§ 94-1. Purpose.  


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  • Control of the accumulation, collection, storage, removal and disposal of solid waste is a governmental function of the City of Norwalk for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. It is consequently found and declared that:
    A. 
    The City is authorized by law to regulate the disposition of solid waste generated within its boundaries and to license solid waste collectors.
    B. 
    The City is also authorized by Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-220a to designate the area where solid waste generated within its boundaries shall be disposed.
    C. 
    The enactment of this chapter is in furtherance of the City of Norwalk's approved Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
    Editor's Note: Former Subsections C and D, which required delivery of solid waste collected in Norwalk to the Bridgeport resource recovery system, were repealed 3-24-2009. This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection E as Subsection C.