HB 1169
amends the Solid Waste “Fair Competition Act” to impose requirements and restrictions on a local government’s ability to change solid waste and recycling service providers.
Specifically, the bill provides that a local government may not “displace” any existing service provider(s) within the jurisdiction without first:
- Providing 180 days notice of intent to existing providers.
- Developing a plan (in 90-day period following the notice) for providing the service and allowing existing providers to participate in development of the plan.
- The plan must include measures to minimize the displacement and economic impact on private waste companies.
- Waiting five years (instead of the current three-year period under current law) before implementing the service change.
If a local government does not pass an ordinance approving the proposed service change within one year, the local government must start the notice and planning process all over again.
