SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL – Amends existing law to define terms and to provide that compulsory means cannot be used to limit private sector competition.

This bill updates Idaho's solid waste disposal laws by clarifying key terms like "flow control" and "major solid waste generator" while ensuring government entities cannot use compulsory methods to restrict private companies from competing in waste management. It grants county commissioners broader authority to establish and operate waste disposal systems using various funding sources, including bonds and current revenues, while allowing them to choose between public operation or contracting with private firms. The legislation also standardizes how cities and counties must manage existing and new waste facilities, requiring major waste generators and municipalities to follow specific procedures when their actions could significantly impact waste disposal sites. Overall, the bill aims to balance public oversight with private sector competition in Idaho's solid waste management system.