An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, providing for areas where landfills are prohibited.

HB 935 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to prohibit new or expanded landfills (for municipal, residual, or hazardous waste) within three miles of any municipality with a population density of at least 1,000 residents per square mile. This directly affects landfill operators seeking permits to open, reopen, or expand operations that haven't yet received final approval from the Department of Environmental Protection or a court. The key provision establishes a 3-mile buffer zone around densely populated areas to restrict landfill siting. The law applies immediately to permit applications pending final approval.