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Waste Disposal Solid Waste Local Ordinance

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SkyCorp Ltd v. King County: Washington Appellate Court Ruling Affirms County’s Authority in Waste Regulation

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The Washington Supreme Court recently denied review of a key decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II, upholding the authority of local governments to regulate solid waste generated and collected within...more

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Single Use Plastic/Paper Bags: Texas Supreme Court Addresses Constitutionality of Local Prohibition

The Texas Supreme Court (“Court”) addressed in a June 22nd decision the validity of a Laredo, Texas ordinance that rendered it: . . . unlawful for any “commercial establishment” to provide or sell certain plastic or paper...more

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Coal Ash/Preemption: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Challenge to Municipal Regulation

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (“Court”) addressed whether two Pureto Rican municipalities could prohibit the beneficial use and disposal of coal ash (also known as Coal Combustion Residuals [“CCR”]...more

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