.Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Article IX, “Liquid Waste,” Division 1, “Generally,” Section 26-824, “Definitions” to add the definition of the term “Special Waste” and amendment to other waste type definitions and to retitle Division 3 from “Liquid Waste Transporters” to “Hazardous Waste Transporters”.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>This item will turn the current Liquid Waste Transport Permit into a Hazardous Waste Transport Permit. </li><li>The expanded definition will require transporters of other wastes, such as untreated medical waste, pesticide, asbestos, and other types of waste that is dangerous to pull the annual permit. </li><li>This is intended to curb illegal dumping as permit holders must disclose the receiving location of their waste. </li><li>Permit records can also be used by Denison Fire Rescue to ensure safe and efficient action when incidents involved permitted Hazardous Waste Transporters.</li></ul>

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