HB 4361
County solid waste assessment fees authorized
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill would increase the fees counties and regional solid waste authorities charge for the disposal of solid waste. Specifically, it raises the existing solid waste assessment fee by 50 cents per ton. These fees are intended to cover the costs associated with administering solid waste programs, including cleanup, litter control, and other necessary expenses. The increase will apply to the amount of solid waste disposed of within a county or region.
Key provisions
- Increases the county solid waste assessment fee.
- Raises the fee by 50 cents per ton.
- Applies to the disposal of solid waste in counties and regional solid waste authorities.
- Funds administrative costs, refuse cleanup, litter control, and other solid waste programs.
- The fee is capped at $1 per ton.
Who is affected
- Counties in West Virginia
- Regional solid waste authorities in West Virginia
- Residents and businesses disposing of solid waste
Notable changes
- Increases the existing solid waste assessment fee.
Fiscal impact
The bill is intended to increase revenue for county and regional solid waste authorities to cover the costs of their programs.
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