Record #:

20550

Author(s):

Campbell, William A.

Abstract:

In solid waste management flow-control means a local government directing where solid waste generated within its jurisdiction is to be transported or disposed of. The local government wants to ensure that the waste is disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Private solid waste management companies oppose this as they consider the restrictions as anti-competitive and harmful to their business interests. In the case discussed here the Court held that flow-control ordinances do violate the commerce clause of the US Constitution.

Source:

Local Government Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7830 A15 L6), Vol. Issue 59, June 1994, p1-3, f

Subject(s):

Solid-waste management--Law and legislation, 1993; Flow-control ordinances