House Bill 2134 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish regulations regarding the disposal of solid waste in landfills located outside the territorial boundaries of exporting jurisdictions. The bill defines key terms such as "exporting jurisdiction," "host community agreement," and "host county or municipality." It stipulates that an exporting jurisdiction cannot dispose of or contract for the disposal of solid waste in another jurisdiction's landfill without a host community agreement, which must outline the agreement's duration, identify the landfill, address compensation, and include provisions for operational and environmental considerations. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Environment must have a copy of the host community agreement before issuing or renewing permits for solid waste disposal facilities accepting out-of-county waste.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that this requirement does not apply to existing contracts entered into before July 1, 2026, or in emergency situations declared by the governor. It also allows host jurisdictions to impose additional conditions or fees on out-of-county waste. The bill includes a provision that solid waste planning regions or counties cannot approve the disposal of out-of-county waste without an executed host community agreement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-211-814(b), 68-211-814