HD 549 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to landfills and areas of critical environmental concern

This bill prohibits the creation of new landfills, monofills, or ash landfills within or near areas designated by the state as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. It also bans the expansion of any existing facilities in these zones by increasing their physical footprint, height, or waste disposal capacity. The law directly impacts local communities and environmental agencies by restricting development in sensitive ecological regions to protect their integrity.
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