AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 109 to prohibit the imposition of fees or permitting requirements on a solid waste management facility that is handling solid waste that was generated outside of the county or waste management district where the solid waste management facility is located, by the county or waste management district where solid waste was generated.

Counties Environment and Conservation Fees Local Government Special Districts Waste Management Local Mandate

Introduced: January 6, 2026

Last action: April 10, 2026

(Acts Ch. 86)

In effect since April 10, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This law prevents counties and waste management districts from charging extra fees or imposing permitting requirements on solid waste facilities located in other counties that accept their waste. In other words, a county cannot penalize or create barriers for out-of-county facilities that handle its residents' trash. The emergency declaration means it took effect immediately upon signing. Who it may affect: solid waste management facility operators and local governments, including counties and waste management districts.

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