Oregon Waste Systems v. Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Oregon
United States Supreme Court
511 U.S. 93 (1994)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
The Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Oregon (defendant) implemented a $2.25-per-ton surcharge on the disposal of waste generated out of state. By contrast, the per-ton fee for the disposal of waste generated within the state was 85 cents. Oregon Waste Systems (plaintiff) challenged the surcharge as a violation of the dormant Commerce Clause, but the state courts upheld it. The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Thomas, J.)
Dissent (Rehnquist, C.J.)
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