It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State to regulate the collection and disposal of solid waste in a manner that will: 1. Protect public health and welfare. 2. Prevent water or air pollution. 3. Prevent the spread of disease and the creation of nuisances. 4. Conserve natural resources. 5. Enhance the […]
As used in NRS 444.440 to 444.620, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 444.460 to 444.501, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1987, 1491; 1991, 1672, 2191; 1993, 14; 2009, 1080; 2015, 1520)
“Disposal site” means any place at which solid waste is dumped, abandoned or accepted or disposed of by incineration, land filling, composting or any other method. The term includes a municipal solid waste landfill. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1993, 14)
“Facility for the management of waste tires” means a site at which waste tires are deposited for processing, recycling or use as a fuel and which has been issued a permit for that purpose pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 444.505. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
“Municipal solid waste landfill” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, Subtitle D, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6941 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Added to NRS by 1993, 10)
“Municipality” means any county and any city or town, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and Carson City. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178)
“Passenger car” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.087. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
“Person” includes any state or federal agency. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1985, 516)
1. “Solid waste” means all putrescible and nonputrescible refuse in solid or semisolid form, including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, junk vehicles, ashes or incinerator residue, street refuse, dead animals, demolition waste, construction waste, solid or semisolid commercial and industrial waste. 2. The term does not include: (a) Hazardous waste managed pursuant to NRS […]
“Solid waste management authority” means: 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the district board of health in any area in which a health district has been created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 and in any area over which the board has authority pursuant to an interlocal agreement, if the board has adopted […]
“Solid waste management system” means the entire process of storage, collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal of solid waste. The term includes plans and programs for the reduction of waste and public education. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1178; A 1981, 858; 1993, 14)
“Waste tire” means a passenger car tire that is not suitable for its intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1078)
1. The district board of health of a health district created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 shall, in a timely manner, adopt regulations: (a) For the issuance of a permit to operate a facility for the management of waste tires in the health district and in any area over which the board has authority […]
1. A person shall not operate a facility for the management of waste tires unless the operator: (a) Holds a permit to operate the facility for the management of waste tires issued by the district board of health or the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in accordance […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, in any health district created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 and any area over which the district board of health has authority pursuant to an interlocal agreement or any county in which a permit for the operation of a facility for the management of waste tires […]
1. The governing body of every municipality or district board of health created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 shall develop a plan to provide for a solid waste management system which adequately provides for the management and disposal of solid waste within the boundaries of the municipality or within the area to be served […]
1. The governing body of any municipality which has an approved plan for the management of solid waste may, by ordinance, provide for the levy and collection of other or additional fees and charges and require such licenses as may be appropriate and necessary to meet the requirements of NRS 444.460 to 444.610, inclusive. 2. […]
The governing body of a municipality having a solid waste management system within its boundaries shall, by ordinance, establish regulations for the operation of such system. No such ordinance shall be in conflict with any regulation adopted by the State Environmental Commission. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179; A 1975, 1401)
The governing body of a municipality may accept and disburse funds derived from grants from any person or appropriation from the general fund in the State Treasury for the installation and operation of a solid waste management system, or any part thereof. (Added to NRS by 1971, 1179)
1. The governing body of any municipality may contract for the lease or purchase of land, facilities, vehicles, machinery or any other thing necessary to the installation or operation of a solid waste management system. 2. The authority provided for in subsection 1 may also be exercised in combination with another person or governing body […]
