§ 1380. Definitions. As used in this title:

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 1380

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of environmental conservation of the state of New York. See N.Y. Public Health Law 1380
  • Solid waste management facility: means any area or site, structure, facility or equipment used for or in connection with methods including, but not limited to shredding, compression, high-temperature incineration, pyrolization, separation or any other technology for resource recovery, transporting, storing, or the final placement and disposal of solid wastes in a manner satisfactory to the commissioner. See N.Y. Public Health Law 1380

1. "Solid waste management facility" means any area or site, structure, facility or equipment used for or in connection with methods including, but not limited to shredding, compression, high-temperature incineration, pyrolization, separation or any other technology for resource recovery, transporting, storing, or the final placement and disposal of solid wastes in a manner satisfactory to the commissioner.

2. "Municipality" means a town, city, county, or village or any designated public agency thereof, or any two or more of the foregoing which are acting jointly in connection with a solid waste management facility, or a public authority.

3. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of environmental conservation of the state of New York.