The Board of Lyon County Commissioners finds and declares:
A. Hazardous wastes present in the community may pose acute and chronic health hazards to individuals who live and work in Lyon County. Many hazardous wastes present a serious health risk over long periods of time.
B. Mishandling of these substances can result in widespread and serious contamination of soil, air and surface and ground water.
C. Environmental cleanup of soil and water contaminated with hazardous wastes can cost many times more than the cost of properly containing and handling the hazardous wastes which can cause pollution. Such cleanup very probably would exceed the County's financial capabilities, necessitating control of hazardous waste to minimize potential financial disaster.
D. It is the responsibility of all businesses and persons to fully protect their workers and the public from hazardous wastes they handle.
E. It is technically and economically feasible to design manufacturing and commercial facilities in such a way that the release of hazardous wastes is eliminated or minimized.
F. Many State and Federal programs have solved one type of pollution by redirecting the contamination to another part of the environment rather than eliminating the hazard. The County, however, has the responsibility and the authority to plan to protect human health and the environment from all significant adverse effects resulting from the use and handling of hazardous wastes. (Ord. 328, 4-6-1989)