Sullivan County commissioners decline DEP Consent Order tied to revised Solid Waste Management Plan

Jun 2, 2026

The board twice declined motions to authorize or approve a Consent Order and Agreement for submittal of a revised Solid Waste Management Plan, citing concerns about timelines and the county’s inability to bind 13 municipalities; both motions failed 3–0.

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On June 2 the Sullivan County Commissioners voted down two related items tied to a revised county Solid Waste Management Plan and a proposed Consent Order and Agreement involving the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (NTSWA).

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