The intent and purpose of this chapter is:
(A) To regulate, in an environmentally safe manner, the collection, transport, separation, processing, recycling and disposal of solid waste, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare; to enhance the environment for the city; and to recover resources with further potential usefulness;
(B) To adequately plan and provide efficient, environmentally acceptable solid waste management programs;
(C) To utilize all means reasonably available to promote efficient and proper methods of managing solid waste; and to promote the economical recovery of material and energy resources from solid waste.
(D) To promote the education of the general public and the training of solid waste professionals; to reduce the production of solid waste; to ensure proper disposal of solid waste; and to encourage recycling;
(E) To develop and implement recycling programs so that valuable materials may be returned to productive use; energy and natural resources may be conserved; and the useful life of solid waste disposal facilities may be extended.
(Am. Ord. passed 6-21-05)