Pennsylvania HB935 prohibits landfills within three miles of municipalities with a population density of at least 1,000 residents per square mile.
Pennsylvania HB935 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to prohibit landfills from being located within three miles of the border of any municipality with a population density of at least 1,000 residents per square mile. This restriction applies to landfills seeking to initially open, reopen, or expand operations. The bill also includes provisions for the regulation of municipal, residual, and hazardous waste, requiring permits for hazardous waste and solid waste facilities, and licenses for transportation of hazardous waste.
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