HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1166 (2)1. Provide all citizens and businesses in the county with waste disposal
capacity, convenient disposal locations, recycling opportunities and
education.
2• Increase the efficiency of solid waste programs and thereby
maximize available disposal capacity while ensuring the ability to
react to future needs.
3• Increase the per capita recovery rate.
4. Decrease improper disposal while protecting public health and the
environment.
OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve a resolution accepting and
endorsing the Solid Waste Management Plan of 2006.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING AND ENDORSING THE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN OF 2006
FOR
IREDELL COUNTY
WHEREAS, it is a priority of this community to protect human health and the
environment through safe and effective management of municipal solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of the amount and toxicity of the local waste stream is a
goal of this community; and
WHEREAS, equitable and efficient delivery of solid waste management services is an
essential characteristic of the local solid waste management system; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the community to maintain and improve its physical
appearance and to reduce the adverse effects of illegal disposal and littering; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County recognizes its role in the encouragement of recycling
markets by purchasing recycled products; and
WHEREAS, involvement and education of the citizenry is critical to the establishment
of an effective local solid waste program; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina has placed planning responsibility on local
government for the management of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 130A-309.09 (b) requires each unit of
local government, either individually or in cooperation with other units of local government, to
update the Ten Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan at least every three years;
and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Solid Waste Department has undertaken and
completed a long range planning effort to evaluate the appropriate technologies and strategies
available to manage solid waste effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
IREDELL COUNTY:
That Iredell County's 2006 Ten Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan is
accepted, endorsed, and placed on file with the Clerk to the Board this the 23rd day of May
2006.
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OTby Commissioner Norman to approve the following 14 consent
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.