An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to give local health boards the authority to set specific hours for garbage collection in residential and commercial areas. Currently, the law restricts collection times, but this legislation clarifies that local boards can enforce these restrictions based on their own needs. The change directly affects towns and regional governments that manage waste services, allowing them to decide when trash pickup occurs. By removing certain language from the existing statute, the bill ensures that local officials have the flexibility to control waste collection schedules without state interference.