The collection and disposal of garbage, trash and refuse is declared to be a municipal function of the town as a protection of the public health; the police powers of the town shall be invoked when necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. In addition, the town may collect and dispose of refuse, as it deems necessary, provided that such disposal shall be by an approved method of incineration (not open burning) or by landfill and daily cover.
(`85 Code, § 20-48)