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224.43-010 Policy and purpose -- Priorities for solid waste management practices -Findings relating to solid waste management plans.
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Commonwealth and the purpose of this
chapter to provide for the management of solid waste, including reduction,
collection, transportation, and disposal in a manner that will protect the public
health and welfare, prevent the spread of disease and creation of nuisances,
conserve our natural resources, and enhance the beauty and quality of our
environment.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth to limit and reduce the amount of solid waste
disposed in municipal solid waste disposal facilities in the Commonwealth through
reduction in the amount of waste generated, reuse of solid waste, waste recycling or
yard waste composting, and resource recovery, and to encourage a regional
approach to solid waste management.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth that municipal solid waste disposal facilities
that ceased accepting waste before July 1, 1992, undergo proper closure,
characterization, and corrective action.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth that a comprehensive and integrated waste
management system to handle solid waste is to be fostered. State policies and
funding assistance shall reflect a preference for projects and practices consistent
with the policies and goals established by this section and the following:
(a) Education of the citizens of the Commonwealth regarding proper disposal of
waste;
(b) Collection and proper disposal of all of solid waste for proper management;
(c) Elimination of illegal dumps throughout the Commonwealth; and
(d) Abatement of litter on state and county rights-of-way.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth that existing illegal open dumps be eliminated
and that new open dumps be prevented.
The General Assembly finds that counties and waste management districts, when
enabled by complete and accurate information relating to the municipal solid waste
collection and management practices within the solid waste management area, are
in the best position to make plans for municipal solid waste collection services for
its citizens. The General Assembly also finds that assistance from the cabinet,
combined with state financial incentives, can aid counties and waste management
districts with implementing solid waste management plans.
The General Assembly finds that the goal of reducing the amount of solid waste
disposed of in municipal solid waste disposal facilities cannot be achieved without
first identifying the amount of municipal solid waste generated statewide per capita,
including the waste now disposed of in open dumps, and providing incentives for
the elimination of existing open dumps and the prevention of new open dumps.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 342, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended
1991 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 2, effective February 26, 1991. -Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 6, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1972
(1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 12, effective January 1, 1973.
Formerly codified as KRS 224.830, and also previously codified as KRS 224.250.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/2002). A reference to "July 12, 1992" in
subsection (3) of this statute as amended by 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 342, sec. 1, has been
changed in codification to read "July 1, 1992," to correct a manifest clerical or
typographical error under KRS 7.136(1)(h).
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