Bill > H2307

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to give local boards of health more control over waste collection hours in residential and commercial areas. Specifically, the bill amends Section 31A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to explicitly allow local boards of health to restrict the hours during which garbage, offal, or other offensive substances can be collected in areas zoned for residential or commercial use. By removing the words "business, commercial or" from the existing language, the bill appears to provide municipalities with broader discretion to regulate waste collection times, potentially enabling them to establish local ordinances that limit noise and disruption from waste collection activities. This change could help local governments address community concerns about early morning or late-night waste collection that might disturb residents or disrupt neighborhood activities.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2307