HB 2134 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions of this state from disposing, or contracting for the disposal of, solid waste in a landfill located outside their territorial boundaries unless the host county or host municipality in which the landfill is located has entered into a host community agreement approving such disposal; applies to all contracts entered into for the disposal of solid waste on or after July 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

HB 2134 prohibits Tennessee municipalities and counties from disposing of solid waste in landfills outside their boundaries unless the host community (the county or city where the landfill is located) has signed a written agreement approving the disposal. This requirement applies to all new waste disposal contracts entered after July 1, 2026, and mandates agreements to cover duration, fees, truck routes, environmental protections, and public approval. Existing contracts in place before July 1, 2026, and waste disposal during emergencies declared by officials are exempt. The bill directly affects local governments managing waste disposal by requiring formal agreements with host communities before out-of-area landfill use.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
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Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Feb 4, 2026
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Intro., P1C.
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Bryan Terry
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