Section 45-43-170 Solid waste disposal – Applicability. (a) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, in addition to any and all other provisions of law or parts of law, relating to solid waste disposal programs, this article shall also be applicable in Lowndes County, in order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of its people. […]
Section 45-43-170.01 Solid waste disposal – Rules and regulations; participation. In Lowndes County, the county commission, or any municipal governing body therein, providing services to the public under this article shall have the power and authority by resolution or ordinance to adopt rules and regulations providing for mandatory public participation in and subscription to such […]
Section 45-43-170.02 Solid waste disposal – County and municipality The county commission shall not provide solid waste collection and disposal services within the corporate limits of a municipality without the express consent of the municipal governing body of such municipality nor shall any municipality provide solid waste collection and disposal services outside its corporate limits […]
Section 45-43-170.03 Solid waste disposal – Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BURNING. No garbage or rubbish containing garbage or other putrescible materials or hazardous wastes shall be burned except in approved incinerators meeting the regulations […]
Section 45-43-170.04 Solid waste disposal – Fees; public nuisances. (a) The Lowndes County Commission shall by resolution provide for the orderly collection of fees charged under this article. The county commission may establish a periodic payment system and is authorized to purchase necessary supplies and materials and employ personnel necessary to effectuate any such periodic […]
Section 45-43-170.05 Solid waste disposal – Management and enforcement. With regard to the collection of solid wastes, the health department shall exercise such supervision over equipment, methodology, and personnel in the management of solid wastes as may be necessary to enforce sanitary requirements, and the state and county boards of health may adopt such rules […]
