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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Steven S. Howitt

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to waste disposal.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 830 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to waste disposal.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 16 of Chapter 270 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following words:-

Large waste disposal bags that are at or are exceeding the dimensions of: eight feet in width, two and one-half feet in height, and 4 feet in depth, shall have affixed on its strap handles and siding an identifying serial number. Sellers of such disposal bags shall have a tracking system in place using said serial numbers to ensure proper disposal of waste.