HB1540: Solid waste disposal; adds Prince Edward County to list of counties that may levy a fee.

Legislative Summary

Fee for solid waste disposal; Prince Edward County. Adds Prince Edward County to the list of counties that may by ordinance, and after a public hearing, levy a fee for the (i) disposal of solid waste not to exceed the actual cost incurred by the county in procuring, developing, maintaining, and improving the landfill and for such reserves as may be necessary for capping and closing such landfill in the future and (ii) management of solid waste not to exceed the actual cost incurred by the county in removing and disposing of solid waste. The bill also grants Prince Edward County various powers with regard to collection of the fee, including to levy penalties and interest for late payment and unpaid fees, to require payment of the fee prior to approval of certain land use applications, and to provide discounts to the standard fee rates for certain older and disabled persons based on ability to pay.