Bill > SB143

This bill modifies Alabama's solid waste collection laws to provide specific exemptions and clarify regulations around waste disposal services. The primary change allows households whose sole income comes from Social Security or veterans' benefits to be exempt from solid waste collection fees, provided they submit proof of income annually to the county health officer. The bill defines "veterans' benefits" comprehensively as any benefit, program, service, or entitlement administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the legislation makes several technical modifications to existing waste management regulations, such as clarifying what constitutes a "reasonable distance" for waste collection services (generally less than eight miles), adjusting language around mandatory public participation in waste services, and establishing procedures for obtaining exceptions to standard waste collection requirements. The bill also includes provisions requiring local governments to provide notice before reducing door-to-door waste collection services and prohibiting charging fees for services not actually made available. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing municipalities and counties time to adjust their procedures and implement the new requirements.

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