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B 30-38

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 51A OF TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND ADD A NEW § 14104(p) TO CHAPTER 14 OF TITLE 12, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING THE GUAM SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ISLANDWIDE COLLECTION PLAN.

38th Guam Legislature

Create Guam Solid Waste Authority to run islandwide waste collection, standardize services, and fund the plan through new financing provisions.

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Bill Summary · B 30-38

Summary of Bill B 30-38

Overview

Bill B 30-38, introduced on November 27, 2025, proposes to establish a Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) and require an islandwide solid waste collection plan. The bill would add a new Article 11 to Chapter 51A of Title 10 Guam Code Annotated and would add a new § 14104(p) to Chapter 14 of Title 12 Guam Code Annotated. The core aim is to create a centralized, islandwide framework for solid waste collection and related governance.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated authority (GSWA) to oversee and implement an islandwide solid waste collection plan for Guam.
  • Standardize and potentially improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance in solid waste collection services across the island.
  • Establish statutory authority to plan, regulate, fund, and monitor islandwide collection activities.

Key Provisions (high level)

Note: The exact text of provisions is not provided here; the summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and typical elements such a bill would include.

  • New Article 11, Title 10 (Chapter 51A): Guam Solid Waste Authority

    • Establishment of the Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) as a public entity or quasi-governmental body responsible for islandwide solid waste collection.
    • Governance and structure (likely including a board, appointment/term provisions, and enabling officers).
    • Powers and duties to operate, regulate, or contract for solid waste collection services; development and enforcement of standards; coordination with municipalities and existing agencies.
    • Requirements for planning an islandwide collection plan (routing, service coverage, asset management, performance metrics, and environmental compliance).
    • Oversight, reporting, audits, and accountability mechanisms.

  • New § 14104(p), Title 12 (Chapter 14): Funding/Financing

    • A new subsection (p) likely addressing financial aspects related to the islandwide collection plan.
    • Potential provisions on funding mechanisms (budgetary appropriations, user fees, bonds, intergovernmental transfers, grants), revenue sources, and fiscal oversight.
    • Possible provisions on budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing related to GSWA activities.

Affected Parties

  • Guam residents and ratepayers who receive solid waste collection services.
  • Municipalities and local government units that currently provide or regulate waste collection.
  • Private waste haulers and contractors operating under existing collection arrangements.
  • Guam Department or Department of Public Works (or equivalent agency) involved in solid waste management and environmental oversight.
  • Job roles related to waste collection, management, and enforcement.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: Introduced (November 27, 2025). Current status not specified.
  • If enacted, the bill would initiate the creation of GSWA and the islandwide collection plan, with a likely phased implementation timeline (planning, transition of responsibilities, asset transfers, and rollout of islandwide services).
  • Transitional provisions would typically address ongoing contracts, procurement, and continuity of services during the transition.

Potential Impacts and Questions

  • Potential gains: standardized collection services, potential efficiency gains, improved environmental compliance, clearer accountability.
  • Potential costs or rate implications for residents and businesses.
  • How authority interacts with existing municipal authorities and private contractors.
  • Financing structure: stability of funding, impact on rates, and long-term sustainability.
  • Implementation challenges: data on current collection coverage, infrastructure needs, and workforce implications.

Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Obtain the full text and any fiscal notes or committee analyses.
  • Assess governance, funding, and transition details once available.
  • Engage with policymakers on rate impacts, service expectations, and contractual transitions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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