| State laws
assign counties an important role in collecting and controlling
solid waste. The county home rule statute allows fiscal
courts to perform a number of functions, including “exclusive
management of solid wastes by ordinance or contract or by
both.”
Each county is authorized
to develop a management system for solid waste generated within
its boundaries. Counties may contract with one another in
order to regionalize solid waste management.
Every county must provide
a universal collection program for all municipal solid waste
generated within its borders. Even if counties enter into
agreements for waste disposal with outside parties, they bear
ultimate responsibility for their universal collection programs.
Christian County has a
contract with USA Waste Management for the pickup of household
trash in the unincorporated areas of the county. Those
interested in signing up for residence pickup, may call this
toll free number: 1-800-571-8703.
Christian County has
had a Solid Waste Officer in its employ since 1991. The
position of “enforcement officer” was created for the
purpose of preventing illegal dump sites in the county, and to
enforce all laws regarding littering in the unincorporated areas
of the county. The Officer also coordinates with the
Solid Waste Authority governing the city and county, and assists
them whenever necessary. |
