§ 46-14.1. Collection, Disposal and Transportation of Pollutants.

A. 

Requirements for Collection, Disposal and Transportation of Pollutants, inclusive of Pharmaceutical Drugs.

(1) 

In order to provide for public health and safety, the Town may coordinate Pollutant-collection programs for its Residents at designated locations throughout the Town.

(2) 

Upon the receipt of any Pharmaceutical Drugs, the Town may use pharmacists to appropriately sort the medication.

(3) 

The Town shall provide for the proper disposal and transportation of Pollutants, as defined herein, collected through Pollutant-collection programs pursuant to applicable laws.

B. 

In connection with the Pollutant-collection programs, peace officers are authorized to assist in the Collection, Disposal and Transportation of the Pollutants.

(1) 

Peace officers shall be given the authority to:

(a) 

Take Pollutants from the public;

(b) 

Immediately contain leaking containers;

(c) 

Measure and/or weigh Pollutants;

(d) 

Place Pollutants in appropriate disposal drums or specified containers;

(e) 

Log waste identification information pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and complete paperwork thereto;

(f) 

Label disposal drums;

(g) 

Load drums into vehicles for transportation;

(h) 

Properly dispose of all Pollutants collected according to law;

(i) 

Provide a properly completed claim form listing quantities, description and unit prices; and

(j) 

Provide the name and location of the ultimate disposal facilities actually utilized for the Pollutants accepted.

(2) 

Any Controlled Substance(s) received through any Pollutant-collection program shall be under the sole possession and control of the peace officer present at the program. The peace officer shall immediately deliver all Controlled Substance(s) collected to local law enforcement equipped to accept and properly dispose of the Controlled Substance(s).

(3) 

When illicitly manufactured Controlled Substances are presented for disposal at a Pollutant-collection program, the peace officer will immediately contact local law enforcement to investigate and confiscate the illicit drugs. The peace officer shall cooperate with law enforcement in connection with any investigation and/or prosecution related thereto.

Amended 4-6-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010