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It is the policy and purpose of the city of Talent to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and the physical environment of Talent through the regulation of solid waste management. This regulation will:

A. Insure safe, economical, efficient and comprehensive solid waste management services (SWMS) as further defined in this chapter;

B. Assist the community in reaching and surpassing recycling and waste diversion rates of the Jackson County wasteshed;

C. Insure fair and equitable service rates and charges across all customer classes to achieve safe and efficient collection, transportation and recovery of solid waste, recyclables and compostable materials;

D. Meet or exceed all applicable Oregon Revised Statutes and regulations relating to solid waste management governing local jurisdictions and their authorized franchisees; and

E. Insure consistent and responsive service and communication with citizens regarding solid waste management operations, education and requirements, including waste prevention, product life cycle impacts, waste diversion opportunities, recycling best practices and standards and general wasteshed stewardship. [Ord. 872 § 2, 2014.]