5. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, after hearing, by order in writing, adopt appropriate rules, regulations or administrative orders for the regulation of rates and public utility aspects of the solid waste disposal industry.
b. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, after hearing, by order in writing, adopt appropriate rules, regulations or administrative orders for the supervision of the solid waste collection industry.
c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L,2003, c.169).