Pennsylvania § 15375 - Municipal waste processing and disposal in county facilities.
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§ 15375. Municipal waste processing and disposal in county facilities.
(a) Power.--The county commissioners shall have the power to:
(1) operate or provide for the operation of municipal waste processing and disposal facilities, including municipal waste landfills, resource recovery facilities and recycling facilities; and
(2) enter into agreements or contracts with any person, corporation or political subdivision for the disposal of municipal waste in the facilities constructed and maintained by the county and charge and receive fees for services provided under this subsection.
(b) Acquisition of real property.--A county may acquire by gift, lease, purchase by current revenues, borrowing or incurring indebtedness or eminent domain real property within the county for the purpose of constructing any facility under subsection (a) or other buildings necessary to operate the facility. If private property is taken by eminent domain, the county shall acquire the entire title, either in fee or otherwise, held by the owner or owners of the property or of any interest.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Municipal waste landfill." As defined in the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.
"Recycling facility." As defined in the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.
"Resource recovery facility." As defined in the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15375 ("Municipal waste processing and disposal in county facilities.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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