(A) The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit nuisance solid waste accumulation, illegal dumping and littering along roadways and on public and private property in the town, to establish penalties for violations thereof, and to provide for the clean up of solid waste that is not disposed in accordance with Indiana law. Littering and improper disposal at recycling stations shall also be prohibited. This chapter is intended to protect the citizens from the burden of costs related to solid waste accumulation, illegal dumping, littering and clean up.
(B) The primary intent of the chapter is to discourage illegal dumping and littering on public and private property, to promote clean up of nuisance solid waste, and to encourage the proper waste management alternatives of sanitary landfilling and recycling. Elimination of improper disposal is necessary to protect human health and the natural environment, to protect surface and ground waters from pollution and to protect the value of property from the negative effects of solid waste accumulation, dumping and littering. Fines and sanctions are meant to deter violations of this chapter.
(Ord. 06-2007, passed 5-9-07)