Solid waste handling services, including the collection, transportation, storage, transfer, and processing of solid wastes, recyclables and compostables are so closely intertwined with the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Sierra County that the Board of Supervisors finds that such solid waste handling services provided by private solid waste enterprises require government regulation and monitoring. The Board further finds it is in the public interest to foster and encourage solid waste enterprises so that, at all times, there will continue to be competent enterprises willing and financially able to furnish needed solid waste handling services. The purpose of this chapter is to insure that solid waste handling services are continuously provided to the public in a safe, adequate, reliable and efficient manner. (Ord. 844, eff. 10/1/96)