AB 1178 (Ma) - Prohibition on Local Disposal Limits

Summary.  AB 1178 prohibits local governments from limiting disposal of imported waste.

Position and Status. CAW Opposes.

AB 1178 is in Senate Environmental Quality Committee and will be eligible to be heard next year.

Description. Landfills have a significant impact on the communities in which they are located, contributing to air pollution and ground water contamination, creating significant nuisances, and often leaving t