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Flow Control
Flow Control means the ability of a governmental entity to control the disposition of waste generated within its boundaries. For the SWA, ensuring that the waste generated in the county, and the associated revenue stream, is delivered to the SWA is essential to meeting the SWA's financial obligations.
The SWA was granted flow control authority through the Special Act (PDF). The United States Supreme Court discussed the viability of such measures in Carbone. Subsequent Federal Appeals Court rulings in favor of Smithtown, New York and Babylon, New York have validated the use of contractual flow control.
Flow Control Authority
The SWA was granted flow control authority through the Special Act (PDF). The United States Supreme Court discussed the viability of such measures in Carbone. Subsequent Federal Appeals Court rulings in favor of Smithtown, New York and Babylon, New York have validated the use of contractual flow control.