(70 ILCS 3105/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1666)

Sec. 16. The district may, with the prior approval of the Environmental Protection Agency, construct, acquire and operate its own solid waste disposal facilities, may contract with other governmental bodies or with private industry for the disposal of solid wastes, or may utilize upon such terms as may be agreed upon between the board and the other parties involved, any combination of public and private facilities.

(Source: P.A. 76-2442.)