Bill > SB32

This bill amends Alabama's solid waste collection regulations to provide specific exemptions and clarify existing rules about waste disposal services. The key changes include allowing county commissions and municipal governments to provide solid waste collection services, with the ability to mandate public participation through local resolutions. The bill introduces a significant new provision that exempts households whose sole income comes from Social Security or veterans' benefits from paying solid waste collection fees, requiring these households to annually prove their income status to the county health officer. The bill also 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. Additional provisions clarify procedural requirements for service reduction, mandate notification before changing collection services, and require that solid waste collection fees can only be charged when services are actually available. The bill also establishes a $10 application fee for households seeking an exception to standard waste collection services and provides guidelines for how businesses, industries, and property owners can obtain certificates of exception for managing their own waste disposal. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2026, giving local governments and residents time to prepare for the changes.

Military Affairs and Security

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