A. Green Waste: Green waste such as grass clippings and plant prunings are classified as normal solid waste. Brushes, tree trimmings, etc., must be tied in bundles of less than sixty (60) pounds and shorter than four feet (4').
B. Hauled Solid Waste: Hauled solid waste must be contained in a leakproof manner and covered to prevent blowing and littering.
C. Hazardous, Illegal Waste: A person who disposes of hazardous waste or other illegal waste at a disposal site, or elsewhere in the county, is in violation of this chapter and therefore subject to any of the penalties contained herein, including liability for the full cost of controlling, removal and proper disposal of such waste by the county and any other public or private agency.
D. Operation Of Multiple Components; Exception: No person shall operate one or more solid waste system components without specific approval by the board. This prohibition does not apply to a municipal corporation which desires to conduct collection and hauling activities.
E. Burning: The burning of solid waste is prohibited, except in a specially designed facility with specific approval by the board. Where the board finds that a hardship will result from compliance with the no burning rule, it may grant a variance.
F. Recovery Of Reusable Materials: Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the safe recovery of reusable materials, provided a prior permit from the board has been obtained and the recovery activities do not create a threat to health and safety of, nor a nuisance to, the people.
G. Medical Waste: Upon twenty four (24) hour prior notice, medical waste shall be presented at the approved disposal site in a form required by state and federal law.
H. System Use Conflict: Waste material not addressed in this chapter shall not be allowed in the solid waste disposal system without approval, by resolution, of the board of commissioners. (Ord. 93-03, 7-12-1993)