S 1442
An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts cities and towns to determine their own hours for waste collection services. Currently, there are statewide regulations regarding these hours, and this legislation seeks to give local governments more flexibility in managing their waste disposal systems. The goal is to accommodate local needs and potentially reduce noise or disruption associated with collection times. This legislation builds on previous efforts to grant local control over waste management practices.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to set their own waste collection hours.
- Aims to reduce noise and disruption from waste collection.
- Provides local governments with greater flexibility in managing waste disposal.
- Supports local adaptation to community needs.
- Addresses existing statewide regulations on waste collection hours.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts cities and towns
- Regional governments
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Waste collection companies
Notable changes
- Replaces statewide regulations with local control over collection hours.
- No specific changes to current waste disposal practices are outlined.
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Bill S.1442 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to authorize local control of waste collection hours of operation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Lydia Edwards
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1442
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2669 |
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