HB 1622 (2026)
Require DES to inventory landfill space, limit new landfill applications
This bill is still active.
Requires the Department of Environmental Services (DES) to compile a comprehensive inventory of all existing landfills in the state, including operating landfills and closed landfills. For each site, DES must determine acreage available for additional landfill capacity and evaluate suitability under current DES regulatory requirements. The bill also prohibits DES from accepting applications for new landfills unless the applicant demonstrates that all cataloged sites are unsuitable.
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