establishing a solid waste site evaluation committee.

Summary

The bill establishes a Solid Waste Facility Site Evaluation Committee to review the suitability of proposed major solid waste sites, considering factors like local economics and tourism. It also defines “landfill expansion” and makes the Department of Environmental Services the only body that can approve such expansions, overriding local zoning rules. A minimum fee of $2.50 per ton is required for waste placed in any approved expansion.

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