§ 23-4. General solid waste disposal rules applicable in county.

(a)

A Person may not place or deposit any Solid Waste in or on the land unless a permit has been obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection or such placement or disposal is exempt from such permitting pursuant to F.S. 403.707(2).

(b)

A Person may not burn Solid Waste except in a manner prescribed by the Department of Environmental Protection.

(c)

All Hazardous Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Waste and Biomedical Waste shall be disposed of in compliance with Florida state law. Radioactive Waste and Biomedical Waste shall not be disposed of in the Curbside pickup or at the convenience centers. Hazardous Waste and Household Hazardous Waste may be disposed of at County-operated convenience centers only if such convenience center has been authorized to collect such waste.

(d)

All Solid Waste that is not disposed as provided in (a), (b) or (c) above shall be disposed of as follows:

(1)

Collection by the County franchised hauler in compliance with the rules and regulations provided herein; or

(2)

Disposition at a County-operated convenience center or at any other facility that is properly permitted and in compliance with Florida law; or

(3)

Disposition via other lawful methods of disposal such as Recycling through charitable organizations, composting, etc.

(Ord. No. 2014-21, § 2, 5-6-14)