Powers — Vermont Code § 105

§ 105. Powers

• (a) The District shall have all those powers set forth in 24 V.S.A. § 4866 as the same presently exist, together with any additional powers that may be added
  thereto by amendment in the future, all of which powers are incorporated herein by
  reference. (b) Except as provided by section 107 of this chapter, the District shall have the power: (1) To operate, cause to be operated, or contract, or both, for the operation of any and
  all facilities for the collection, transportation, treatment, storage, resource recovery,
  recycling, and disposal of solid waste, and to determine and make charges for such
  services. (2) To purchase, sell, own, lease, convey, mortgage, improve, and use real and personal
  property. (3) To sue. (4) To enter into contracts for any term or duration. (5) To adopt a capital budget and program. (6) To issue regulations implementing the purposes of the District, subject to the requirements
  of 24 V.S.A. chapter 59. (7) To provide solid waste disposal services for the member municipalities and others. (8) To exercise the power of eminent domain. (9) To borrow money and issue evidence of indebtedness as provided by 24 V.S.A. chapter
  53 (indebtedness) or other provisions of law authorizing general obligations or revenue
  debt, including 10 V.S.A. chapter 12 (Vermont Industrial Development Authority) and
  24 V.S.A. chapter 119 (Municipal Bond Bank). (10) To establish a budget and assess member municipalities and others in accordance therewith. (11) To appropriate and expend monies. (12) To establish sinking funds for the retirement of bonded or other indebtedness. (13) To charge member municipalities, haulers, commercial and residential generators, and
  others for solid waste generated, arising, or disposed of within the geographical
  boundaries of member municipalities, regardless of how such waste is disposed. This
  power includes the ability to make estimates of amounts generated or hauled, or both,
  for purposes of such charges. (14) To exercise any other powers that are necessary or desirable for dealing with solid
  waste problems consistent with the provisions of Titles 10 and 24. (15) To establish capital reserve funds. (16) To accept and administer gifts, grants, and bequests in trust. (17) To exercise all powers incident to public corporations. (18) To make payments in lieu of taxes to members hosting District facilities. (19) To do all things set forth in or necessary to this chapter. (20) To enter into contracts with banks, insurance companies, or other financial institutions
  so as to obtain a letter of credit, bond insurance, or other forms of financial guarantees
  or credit enhancement in connection with District bonds, notes, or other evidence
  of indebtedness. (21) To provide host communities of District facilities with incentive payments, services,
  and benefits.