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A. It is unlawful for any person to dispose of or otherwise handle within the County any solid waste originating in the County or elsewhere, unless such disposal or handling is

1. consistent with and permitted by the Director's specific designation of the facility disposing of or handling such solid waste or is;

2. expressly allowed by County ordinance or a contract between the County and an operator, a city comprehensive solid waste management plan, or an interlocal agreement or;

3. exempt pursuant to 8.30.020 J.

B. It is unlawful for any person to deliver any material, article or substance which is not solid waste to any facility for disposal or other handling.

C. To the extent permitted by applicable law and in addition to the penalties and remedies provided herein, violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall also be grounds for revocation of licenses and permits, equitable relief, or such other remedies or actions necessary to carry out the purpose of this Chapter.

D. The appropriate officers and employees of the County are authorized to take all lawful actions reasonably available to enforce in a timely manner the provisions of Sections 8.30.020 and 8.30.030 against any person violating the provisions of those Sections, including but not limited to,

1. bringing a civil and/or criminal action against that person and providing testimony and cooperation in the prosecution of that action;

2. barring that person from use of a solid waste handling facility;

3. requesting that the WUTC revoke that person's certificate to collect or transport solid waste or Recyclable Material;

4. seeking equitable relief against that person; and

5. any other legal remedy.

E. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit an individual from disposing of solid waste originating at his or her place of residence by his or her own activities onto or under the surface of ground owned or leased by him or her so long as that disposal does not violate any local, state, or federal law, or create a nuisance.

(Ord. 90-4 § 1 (part), 1990)