An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation

This bill allows Massachusetts towns and regional boards of health to set their own rules for when waste collection can occur in residential and commercial areas. By amending state law, it removes specific language that previously mandated strict collection times, giving local officials the authority to decide the hours of operation for garbage and other waste pickup. The change directly affects municipalities that manage waste services, enabling them to tailor collection schedules to better fit local community needs and schedules.