KCC §21-1.1
County trash and recycling rules purpose
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section explains why the County has rules for trash pickup and for handling, recycling, and disposing of solid waste at County facilities. The rules aim to protect health, safety, and the environment, and to save resources and landfill space.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Purpose
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish minimum standards governing refuse collection services of the County of Kaua'i, and the handling, processing, disposal, recycling, reuse, and salvage of solid waste at refuse transfer stations, debris recycling stations, temporary emergency debris receiving sites, residential drop-off recycling centers, and landfills owned or operated by the County of Kaua'i, all within the context of an integrated solid waste management system.Such standards are intended to:Prevent pollution of the drinking water supply or waters of the State;Prevent air pollution;Prevent the spread of diseases and the creation of nuisances;Protect the public health and safety;Protect the health and safety of County employees and contractors;Conserve natural resources and energy;Conserve costly disposal capacity; andPreserve and enhance the beauty and quality of the environment.
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