Sec. 171. "Processing", for purposes of IC 13-21, means an operation for the purpose of modifying the characteristics or properties of solid waste to facilitate any of the following: (1) The transportation of solid waste. (2) The disposal of solid waste. (3) The recovery of solid waste for reuse or sale. [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9.5-1-22.] As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.1.