Pennsylvania
Act 101, also known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling, and
Waste Reduction Act of 1988, encompasses many issues. It is a mandate
for curbside recycling in the Commonwealth's larger communities that
makes it most noteworthy. The law provides for extensive grant funding
to establish programs, provide for education outreach, and offer incentives
for the marketing of recyclables. The Act also required counties to
plan for long term waste disposal capacity. While Act 101 is the most
far reaching legislation, it is not the only law impacting waste issues
in Pennsylvania.
Recycling
legislation pertinent to the Recycling Industry in Pennsylvania:
Act 2
Lands Recycling
and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. Passed in 1995
to address the reuse of industrial and commercial lands.
Act 57
Legislation
affecting the 902 grant section of Act 101
Act
93
Infectious
and Chemotherapeutic Waste Disposal Act. Passed in 1988 to address
the disposal of infectious and chemotherapeutic wastes.
Act 97
The Pennsylvania
Solid Waste Management Act of 1980.
The Pennsylvania
Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act
of 1988.
Act 108
Hazardous
Site Cleanup Act. Provides for the cleanup of hazardous waste
sites.
Act 155
Waste Tire
Recycling Act/Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention
Program Act. Passed in 1996 to address the waste tire and household
hazardous waste disposal problems.
Act 198
Pennsylvania
Solid Waste Resource Recovery Development Act. Promotes development
and construction of solid waste disposal/processing and resource
recovery systems.
