§ 109.1-1-1. Statement of Policy.

(a)

The purpose of this Chapter is the furtherance of effective solid waste management, as provided for and authorized by the Virginia Code (e.g., Titles 10.1 and 15.2). Consistent with the Virginia Code, and complementary to its intent, the efficient management of municipal solid waste (MSW) (e.g., recycling, collection, transfer, and disposal) with as few negative environmental and economic impacts as possible is an essential and integral part of promoting public health and welfare. This Chapter therefore intends to protect life, property, and the general environment, by establishing standards and procedures for the administration and enforcement of such standards as they relate to the control, collection, transportation, and disposal of MSW, and to promote source reduction and recycling as means of reducing the amount of MSW that has to be disposed.

To these ends, this Chapter acknowledges and/or authorizes the following supporting documents that further describe critical elements of the County's solid waste management system that may be updated or revised from time to time:

(1)

The County's Solid Waste Management Plan;

(2)

The County's Recycling Program Requirements;

(3)

Solid Waste Advisories;

(4)

Other County Solid Waste Management Program guidance and requirements, as they are developed by the Director.

(b)

Applicability. Except as otherwise provided, this Chapter, and any regulations or administrative directives or procedures issued under its authority, apply to all residents and commercial, industrial, and institutional establishments within or doing business within the County, and any person or entity who collects, transports, disposes, or otherwise manages or arranges for management of MSW. (13-15-109.1.)