Waste Disposal and Recycling Laws
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LITTERING FINE
There is a $250 fine for the first offense,
and a $500 fine for subsequent offenses.
Federal Laws
- CERCLA - Superfund
- SARA - Superfund
- RCRA-D (SW Subchapter IV) - solid waste
- RCRA-C (HW Subchapter III) - hazardous waste management
- RCRA (UST Subchapter IX) - definitions and exemptions
Federal Regulations:
- Landfills (40CFS 257)
- Landfills (40CFS 258)
- Federal Register Environmental Documents
- Regulations for Underground Storage Tanks
- Regulations for Hazardous Waste
- Federal Government UST Code
State Laws
Solid Waste Laws and Rules:
State Solid Waste Management Policy and Goals (G.S. 130A-309.04)
Below are links to related information:
- N.C. State Senate Bill 1492, Ratified Bill, from Session 2007 regarding Solid Waste Management
- NC DENR Division of Waste Management
- North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention
County Codes
The complete Code of Ordinances for Johnston County.
Chapter 20 of the Code deals specifically with waste and recycling.
Municipal Ordinances by Town
Archer LodgeNewly incorporated Archer Lodge does not have an ordinance separate from the County Ordinance at this time. BensonThe Code of Ordinances for the Town of Benson can be found here. Town of Benson Codes specific to garbage and refuse. ClaytonClayton Municipal Codes are online at https://library.municode.com/ca/clayton/codes/municipal_code. Click on the "Library" link and then click on the State of North Carolina, and then click on "Clayton." You can select to read the Clayton, North Carolina Code of Ordinances in a framed or non-framed format. Four OaksFour Oaks Municipal Codes are online at http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/four-oaks_nc/. Click on the "Library" link and then click on the State of North Carolina, and then click on "Four Oaks." You can select to read the Four Oaks, North Carolina Code of Ordinances in a framed or non-framed format. KenlyKenly Municipal Codes are online at http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/kenly_nc/. Click on the "Library" link and then click on the State of North Carolina, and then click on "Kenly." You can select to read the Kenly, North Carolina Code of Ordinances in a framed or non-framed format. MicroMicro does not have an ordinance separate from the County Ordinance. Pine LevelA copy of the Pine Level Ordinance for the Collection of Garbage can be found here. For more information, please call Sharon Thompson, Town Clerk, at 919-965-2284. PrincetonPrinceton is in the process of revising their Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Please contact Kathy at 919-936-8171 for more information. SelmaMain Municipal Codes for the Town of Selma, North Carolina. Codes specific to Garbage and Refuse Collection in Selma. SmithfieldMain Municipal Codes for the Town of Smithfield, North Carolina. Codes specific to Garbage and Refuse Collection in Smithfield. Wilson's MillsWilson's Mills does not have an ordinance separate from the County Ordinance. |