§ 38-94. Findings and statement of intent.

(a)

Findings. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that:

(1)

There is an inordinate amount of littering and illegal dumping of solid waste on the public rights-of-way, in public waters and on private lands within the county.

(2)

Such littering and illegal dumping constitutes a health hazard to the residents of the county and an invasion of the property rights of landowners.

(3)

Such littering and illegal dumping often results in the creation of an unsanitary nuisance.

(4)

The requiring of all persons owning or occupying property within the county to dispose of all solid waste generated on such property at a solid waste disposal facility which is operated, maintained or approved by the board of county commissioners will greatly reduce the instances of illegal dumping and littering.

(5)

It is necessary to the health, welfare and safety of the residents of the county to provide for a comprehensive program of solid waste disposal.

(6)

The ability of the board of county commissioners to control the flow of solid waste to solid waste disposal facilities operated, maintained or approved by the board is an essential factor in obtaining financing for required improvements to these facilities.

(b)

Intent. It is the intent of the board of county commissioners to require owners and occupants of all property within the county to have all solid waste generated on such property disposed of in a proper, sanitary and efficient manner.

(Code 1982, § 1-9-29; Ord. No. 90-40, pt. A, 9-4-1990)