Amends GS 130A-294 by expanding the conditions under which a solid waste management facility permit may be denied, to allow denial if construction or operation of the facility would significantly damage school grounds or athletic fields, or existing community facilities hosting outdoor activities.

Amends GS 130A-309.11 to require that the rules establishing standards for the production of compost include requirements necessary to substantially reduce and minimize fugitive emissions and offensive odors from the composting facility that will adversely affect the general health, safety, and welfare of persons beyond the facility's boundary. Further amends the statute to prohibit issuing a permit for the construction, operation, expansion, or modification of a solid waste management facility that will produce compost from solid waste or solid waste co-composted with other wastes without first conducting a public hearing in the county where the proposed facility is to be located. Sets out additional requirements for notice of the hearing. Prohibits issuing a permit less than 90 days following the public hearing.

Effective October 1, 2017.