The Solid Waste Management Act of 2007 has been considerably watered down in the Senate by industry influence. One of the major changes from the original landfill bill relates to the maximum size of a landfill. The original bill has been changed from a maximum landfill footprint of 150 acres to 350 acres. Landfill size has major consequences. Ask Representatives to keep out mega-landfills - restrict size to 150 acres.
Early this week the bill goes to the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. There is precious little time to remove the harmful provisions. Please contact your own Representatives, and members of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee to request a return of the bill to its original intent.
Environment and Natural Resources House Standing Committee Members
Chairman Rep. Allen
Vice Chairman Rep. Gillespie
Vice Chairman Rep. J. Harrell
Vice Chairman Rep. Harrison
Vice Chairman Rep. Justice
Vice Chairman Rep. Tarleton
Vice Chairman Rep. Underhill
Members Rep. Blackwood, Rep. Brisson, Rep. Dollar, Rep. Gibson , Rep. Haire, Rep. Insko, Rep. Killian, Rep. Kiser, Rep. Luebke , Rep. Martin, Rep. McComas, Rep. McElraft, Rep. Owens, Rep. Samuelson , Rep. Stiller, Rep. Tucker, Rep. Weiss, Rep. West, Rep. Womble
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