21.20.020 Chapter purpose.
The declared purpose of this chapter is the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The chapter and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto are intended to:
A. Control dumping and disposal of solid waste at such place and in such manner that it will not be a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough;
B. Provide facilities for the proper disposal of solid waste at minimum cost;
D. Promote resource recovery, recycling and reuse of solid waste;
E. Preserve and enhance the beauty and quality of our environment;
F. Promote responsible agricultural practices and encourage economic activity.
No section of this chapter should be interpreted as prohibiting residents from reusing articles from the waste stream discarded at a Borough transfer site. (Ord. 2009-39 § 2, 2009; Ord. 84-29 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 8.12.011.)