Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §2101, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. A, §7, is amended to read:

§2101. Solid waste management hierarchy; competition

1. Priorities. It is the policy of the State to plan for and implement an integrated approach to solid waste management, which shall be based on the following order of priority:

A. Reduction of waste generated at the source, including both amount and toxicity of the waste;

B. Reuse of waste;

C. Recycling of waste;

D. Composting of biodegradable waste;

E. Waste processing which reduces the volume of waste needing land disposal, including incineration; and

F. Land disposal of waste.

2.__Competition.__It is the policy of the State to ensure that municipalities and businesses enjoy reasonable, competitive options for the management and disposal of solid waste.

Sec. 2. 38 MRSA §2112 is enacted to read:

§2112.__Small container contract restrictions

1.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A.__"Small containerized solid waste hauling service" means providing solid waste hauling service to customers by providing the customer with a small container or dumpster that is picked up and emptied mechanically using a front- loading or rear-loading truck.__"Small containerized solid waste hauling service" does not include hand pickup service or service using a compactor that is attached to or part of a small container.

B.__"Small container" means a 2- to 10-cubic-yard container or dumpster.