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SB 287DELAWARESession 153State BillSigned into law

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General Assembly Eliminates Recycling Grants and Mandates Commercial Waste Assessments

Original title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE RECYCLING.

Last action · August 26, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Kyra Hoffner and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Commercial businesses and collectors are now required to evaluate recycling disposal costs and assess waste, while state recycling grants and low-interest loans are officially eliminated. Enforcement responsibilities have shifted to Chapter 60 authorities, and the Recycling Public Advisory Council has been dissolved.

Why it matters

Commercial properties and waste collectors must alter their daily workflows starting 2026-08-26, as state-backed recycling loans and advisory grant programs are permanently removed.

Background

The Delaware General Assembly considers statutory updates regarding solid waste management and recycling oversight through measures amending Title 7. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Commercial businesses

Commercial businesses must assess all wastes and evaluate costs associated with the disposal of recyclable materials.

Directly affected

Single-stream recycling collectors

Collectors face new requirements when gathering single-stream recycling from residential or source-separated customers.

Directly affected

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

The department assumes new enforcement authorities under Chapter 60 and engages in structured stakeholder outreach.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new obligations do commercial businesses face under this law?

Commercial businesses are required to assess all wastes and evaluate the costs associated with disposing of recyclable materials.

What happened to the recycling grants and low-interest loans?

The Act removes responsibilities associated with recycling grants and low-interest loans, as they are no longer available.

Who receives the annual report on recycling activities?

An annual report on the status of recycling activities is provided to the Governor and the General Assembly.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

11 actions

Aug 26, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 30, 2026HouseFloor
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Jun 24, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 8 On Its Merits
Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House
Jun 16, 2026SenateFloor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Jun 16, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment SA 2 to SB 287 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

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Jun 16, 2026Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 287 - Stricken in Senate
Jun 9, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Jun 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment SA 2 to SB 287 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
May 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Amendment SA 1 to SB 287 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

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