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Recycling Law & Ordinance

Recycling Law

Where can I find the law?

What does the law say?

1.Established a hierarchy of preferences for solid waste management options
2.Instituted a graduated series of landfill bans
 

Hierarchy of preferences for solid waste management options

•Reduction of the amount of solid waste generated
•Reuse of solid waste
•Recycling of solid waste
•Composting of solid waste
•Recovery of energy from solid waste
•Land disposal of solid waste
•Burning of solid waste without energy recovery
 

Landfill Bans

1991
  • –Lead acid batteries
  • –Major appliances
  • –Waste Oil
1993
  • –Yard Waste
1995
  • –Aluminum Cans
  • –Corrugated Cardboard
  • –Plastics
  • –Glass
  • –Magazines, Newspaper, office Paper
  • –Steel
  • –Tires
2010
  • Electronics including:

Computers and peripherals, fax/copy/scan machines,  DVD/VCR/DVR, Video display devices including TV’s, laptops, monitors & other video players, printers, and phones with video displays

2011
  • –Oil absorbents & used oil filters

Recycling Ordinance and Compliance Plan

The RUSK COUNTY RECYCLING ORDINANCE applies to all residences, multi-family, commercial and industrial entities in the Rusk County Responsible Unit.  The ordinance requires separation of garbage from recyclable items.  Penalties for violating this ordinance can be fines not less than $10 or more than $1,000 for each violation.

DNR  has a shared responsilibity with local units of government to enforce the recycling law.  In general, the DNR’s implementation of the recycling law emhasizes achieving compliance through education, technical, and financial assistance.  The Rusk County Compliance Plan outlines steps taken in order to reach compliance.