Solid Waste Disposal Act
/ˈsɒlɪd weɪst dɪsˈpəʊzəl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1965 to regulate the disposal of solid waste and promote public health and environmental protection.
The Solid Waste Disposal Act established guidelines for managing municipal garbage and industrial waste.
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- solid waste disposal act
- solid waste disposal acts
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Commentary
Often cited as a foundational statute in U.S. environmental law, it was substantially amended by later legislation such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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