§ 418-7.408. Hazardous waste.  


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  • "Hazardous waste" means a waste, or combination of wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may either:

    (1)

    Cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or

    (2)

    Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.

    The term "hazardous waste" is intended to include all waste which is defined as being a hazardous waste pursuant to any federal, state or county laws, statutes, ordinances or other regulation currently in effect or as may be enacted or amended in the future.

(Ord. 91-31 § 3).