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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : GENERAL PROVISIONS

(Cite as: 10 V.S.A. § 6601)

§ 6601. Declaration of policy and purpose

(a) The developed world continues to pollute the environment and add to the depletion of the world’s resources by burning and burying resources as waste. Furthermore, inefficient and improper methods of managing solid and hazardous waste result in scenic blights, hazards to the public health, cause pollution of air and water resources, increase the numbers of rodents and vectors of disease, have an adverse effect on land values, create public nuisances, and otherwise interfere with proper community life and development.

(b) The overall problems of solid waste management have become a matter statewide in scope and in concern and necessitate State action through planning, financial, and technical assistance and regulation to reduce the amount of waste generated and to promote environmentally acceptable and economical means of waste management.

(c) The generators of waste should pay disposal costs that reflect the real costs to society of waste management and disposal.

(d) [Repealed.]

(e) It is the purpose of this chapter that the State provide technical and financial leadership to municipalities for the siting of solid waste management facilities and the implementation of a program for the management and reduction of wastes that over the long term is sustainable, environmentally sound, and economically beneficial and that encourages innovation and individual responsibility. The Program should give priority to reducing the waste stream through recycling and through the reduction of nonbiodegradable and hazardous ingredients. (Added 1977, No. 106, § 1; amended 1987, No. 78, § 1.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 8 cases, 1988–2009 · leading case: Chittenden Solid Waste Dist. v. Hinesburg Sand & Gravel Co., 730 A.2d 614 (Vt. 1999).

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Chittenden Solid Waste Dist. v. Hinesburg Sand & Gravel Co., 730 A.2d 614 (Vt. 1999). · cites it 4× “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601. The intended effect was to establish “a comprehensive state-wide strategy for the management of waste” in Vermont, see 10 V.”

Gade v. Chittenden Solid Waste Dist., 2009 VT 107 (Vt. 2009). “The above statutory provisions indicate the Legislature’s intent to support long-term contracts between municipalities and third parties for the management of waste disposal. Indeed, the purpose of these statutes is to encourage towns to develop long-term plans for the disposal…”

State of Vt. v. Staco, Inc., 684 F. Supp. 822 (D. Vt. 1988). “Pendent jurisdiction is asserted to adjudicate state claims under the provisions of the Vermont Waste Management Act, 10 V.S.A. § 6601, et seq. related Vermont statutory enactments, and the common law of nuisance.”

State v. Carroll, 765 A.2d 500 (Vt. 2000). “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601(c) (declaration of policy and purpose stating, “[t]he generators of waste should pay disposal costs that reflect the real costs to society of waste management and disposal.”

Nw. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist. v. Cent. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., 614 A.2d 816 (Vt. 1992). · cites it 2× “” 10 V.S.A. § 6601(2). Central Vermont’s charter grants the district broad powers that enable it to fulfill its statutorily mandated responsibilities.”

Valley Disposal, Inc. v. Cent. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., 31 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 1994). “Vt.Stat.Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(5) (Supp.1992).”

Cent. Vermont Quality Servs., Inc. v. City of Rutland, 780 F. Supp. 218 (D. Vt. 1991). “Act 78 has been codified at 10 V.S.A. § 6601 et seq. and 24 V.S.A. § 2201 et seq.”

State v. Ben-Mont Corp., 652 A.2d 1004 (1994). “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601 (“overall problems of solid waste management.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(2) — 1 case

Nw. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist. v. Cent. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., 614 A.2d 816 (Vt. 1992). “” 10 V.S.A. § 6601(2). Central Vermont’s charter grants the district broad powers that enable it to fulfill its statutorily mandated responsibilities.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(3) — 1 case

Nw. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist. v. Cent. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., 614 A.2d 816 (Vt. 1992). “” 10 V.S.A. § 6601(2). Central Vermont’s charter grants the district broad powers that enable it to fulfill its statutorily mandated responsibilities.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(5) — 1 case

Valley Disposal, Inc. v. Cent. Vermont Solid Waste Mgmt. Dist., 31 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 1994). “Vt.Stat.Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(5) (Supp.1992).”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(b) — 1 case

Chittenden Solid Waste Dist. v. Hinesburg Sand & Gravel Co., 730 A.2d 614 (Vt. 1999). “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601. The intended effect was to establish “a comprehensive state-wide strategy for the management of waste” in Vermont, see 10 V.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(c) — 1 case

State v. Carroll, 765 A.2d 500 (Vt. 2000). “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601(c) (declaration of policy and purpose stating, “[t]he generators of waste should pay disposal costs that reflect the real costs to society of waste management and disposal.”

— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 6601(e) — 2 cases

Gade v. Chittenden Solid Waste Dist., 2009 VT 107 (Vt. 2009). “The above statutory provisions indicate the Legislature’s intent to support long-term contracts between municipalities and third parties for the management of waste disposal. Indeed, the purpose of these statutes is to encourage towns to develop long-term plans for the disposal…”

Chittenden Solid Waste Dist. v. Hinesburg Sand & Gravel Co., 730 A.2d 614 (Vt. 1999). “See 10 V.S.A. § 6601. The intended effect was to establish “a comprehensive state-wide strategy for the management of waste” in Vermont, see 10 V.”

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