§ 70-83. Purpose of division.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners hereby declares the purposes of this division are to:

(1)

Establish a uniform, equitable and consistent procedure for regulating the collection and disposal of solid waste in unincorporated Fulton County;

(2)

Comply with the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-8-20 et seq.), as amended, including reducing of the amount of solid waste entering landfills by 25 percent and the beneficial reuse of yard trimmings;

(3)

Protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens and the environment;

(4)

Establish minimum standards for residential collection of solid waste by hauling contractors; and

(5)

Prohibit illegal dumping of solid waste in unincorporated Fulton County.

(Ord. No. 96-1223, art. III, 12-4-96)