132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 297 LR 813(02)
An Act Regarding the Management of Oversized Bulky Waste from Wastewater Treatment Plants
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $150,000 $150,000 $0 $0
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $150,000 $150,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill extends deadlines related to the reuse and recycling of construction and demolition debris,  allowing oversized bulky waste to continue being accepted at the current tipping fee of $2 per ton until July 1, 2027. The Department of Environmental Protection estimates that approximately 75,000 tons of eligible waste will be accepted under these provisions, generating an estimated $150,000 in additional Other Special Revenue Funds revenue in fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27. The bill includes one-time allocations to authorize the expenditure of the additional revenue.