This is the excerpt of the Governor's message which gives his statement of
item veto of SF 458, Section 133, the composting issue. FYI.

A note of Thanks of Governor Vilsack would be helpful. In addition, Sen.
Chuch Larsen was working hard to have it vetoed, so a note to him would also
be useful. His email is: [log in to unmask]

Lyle Krewson
Sierra Club Chapter Lobbyist


Paragraph from veto message:

Section 133 in its entirety.  This section would allow sanitary landfills
with an active methane collection system to accept yard waste.  This action
will be a major step backwards for integrated solid waste management
creating a need for communities to expand existing facilities or find new
property for landfills.  Yard waste is best managed at a composting facility
and is one of the keys in improving Iowa's water quality.  Collecting
methane from landfills is still relatively inefficient.  As urged by
numerous recycling groups who support integrated solid waste management,
pollution is best prevented by not disposing of yard waste at a landfill.

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