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S 5202

Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

Requires contractors in designated large cities to recycle/divert 50% of construction and demolition waste, reducing landfills and boosting recycling markets.

PRINT NUMBER 5202A
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Bill Summary · S 5202

Summary of Bill S.5202 (S5202A)

Overview

  • Bill number: S 5202 (S5202A – printed version)
  • Title: Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites
  • Primary sponsor: James Sanders Jr.
  • Introduced: February 19, 2025
  • Status: Referred to committee, amendments made; Print version 5202A filed on April 7, 2025
  • Related bills: S 3271, S 7455, S 1107, S 5103, S 4103, S 1587, S 6228, S 4720 (prior sessions); Companion: A 1802

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to increase material recycling and diversion from construction and demolition (C&D) activities in designated large cities. By mandating a 50% waste recycling/diversion rate on C&D sites, the measure seeks to reduce landfill use, lower environmental impacts of construction, and promote circular-use of building materials.

Key provisions (as reflected by title and available status)

  • Applicability: Contractors operating in certain large cities would be subject to the recycling requirement.
  • Target: A 50% recycling/diversion rate for waste generated on construction and demolition sites.
  • Implementation details: The specific definitions (e.g., what counts as C&D waste, which projects are covered, and what constitutes “large cities”), enforcement mechanisms, timelines, and any exemptions are contained in the bill text of S5202A. The available materials do not provide the full text.
  • Compliance requirements: Expected elements likely include waste diversion plans, tracking/recordkeeping, and reporting to the administering jurisdiction, with penalties or remedies for noncompliance (details in 5202A).

Scope and affected parties

  • Affected entities: Contractors and construction firms performing work on C&D projects within the designated large cities.
  • Beneficiaries: Municipalities implementing stronger waste-management standards; broader environmental goals such as reduced landfill use and increased recycling markets.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • 2025-02-19: Referred to Cities 1 committee.
  • 2025-04-07: Amendments and recom-mit to Cities 1; Print Number 5202A filed.
  • Next steps (typical legislative path): If passed by the committee and chamber, the bill would proceed to floor votes, potential further amendments, and, if adopted, final passage and enactment. The exact timetable depends on committee action and floor consideration.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Environmental impact: Potentially significant reduction in construction waste sent to landfills; promotion of reuse and recycling markets.
  • Economic impact: May increase upfront costs or require new logistics for waste sorting and recycling; could create demand for recycling services and materials reuse.
  • Compliance and administration: Requires clear definitions, measurement methods, and enforcement mechanisms to be workable for contractors and cities.
  • Equity considerations: Effect on small vs. large contractors; potential need for technical assistance or subsidies to small firms.

Notes

  • The full, detailed provisions (definitions, exemptions, enforcement, and funding) are in the text of S5202A, which accompanies the summary above. Related companion bill: A 1802.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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