§ 28-182. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this article is:

    (a)

    To provide a mechanism to promote a more efficient method of regulating septage and sludge collection and disposal.

    (b)

    To protect against the creation of a public nuisance through improper handling and disposal of sludge, domestic septage, food service sludge, chemical/portable toilet waste and industrial nontoxic sludge.

    (c)

    To ensure county control over the sludge and septage land application areas.

    (d)

    To ensure that proper pretreatment of septage is occurring prior to its disposal, thereby protecting the land, water and environment in general.

(Ord. No. 89-20, § 3, 10-24-89)