(A) It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of storage, collection and disposal of solid waste within the town. These provisions provide for the regulation in an economically feasible, cost-effective and environmentally safe manner, the storage, collection, transportation, separation, processing, recycling, and disposal of solid waste in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(B) These regulations are further adopted to enhance the environment for the citizens and resident of the town and to recover resources which have the potential for further usefulness, all in accordance with the authority, purposes, policies and goals enunciated the laws and regulations of the State of North Carolina pertaining to solid waste management as well as policies and practices in effect at the landfill where such materials are transported.
(C) These regulations are further determined to deter unlawful disposal of solid waste and encourage the reporting of littering and illegal dumping.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 6-9-2020; Ord. 2021-01, passed 5-11-2021)