2017.05.08 Council Agenda Item 03

The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 regulates commercial waste hauling and requires a permit to haul solid waste within the boundaries of the town. The Town’s ordinance has not been updated since it was originally written; it is antiquated and needs to be modernized. Moreover, the Town has not been implementing the ordinance for more than 10 years. Staff is recommending that the ordinance be amended to reflect current conditions and practices. The general intent and policy of the ordinance, which is not subject to change, is to require haulers to register with the town and receive permits to transport waste. It also mandates that haulers deliver the waste materials to ecomaine. 

Since its introduction on April 12, staff have reviewed the language and are proposing some changes to bring the definitions in line with State of Maine statutes. These changes are not substantive and are incorporated into the language attached. Both a redline and a clean version of the amendments are attached.

Attachments:

• Introduction Letter
• Proposed amendments - redline version
• Proposed amendments - clean version