§ 20-22. Findings.

The incineration of biomedical waste is increasingly proposed as a partial alternative to land disposal, however incineration of biomedical waste poses certain hazards to the environment and creates special problems of residue disposal in landfills. Also, other facilities that handle and dispose of biomedical waste pose certain unique hazards and are of special public concern. Under article 9, section 2, paragraph 3 of the Georgia Constitution and under the provisions of the Georgia Solid Waste Management Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-8-39) local governments are empowered with the responsibility to regulate biomedical waste incinerator facilities and biomedical waste disposal facilities in such manner as to ensure the public health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. No. WC-62, § 1-3, 4-8-2004)