2007 Senate Bill 81

Impose $7.50 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To impose a $7.50 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge on solid waste placed in Michigan landfills or solid waste incinerators. Of the money collected, 50 percent would go to local governments for recycling and environmental protection activities, 40 percent to local governments for any other purpose, and ten percent for state and county administration and planning expenses.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs