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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII BILL NO. 100 (Dxa> rr 2 ORDINANCE NO. IS x.1_4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 20-50 and 20-52 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REFUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Director of Environmental Management to manage the trucking of refuse in a more economical and efficient manner by allowing for the redirecting of transfer station refuse to a non -designated landfill when deemed appropriate per the conditions described herein. SECTION 2. Chapter 20, article 5, section 20-50, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding the definitions of "compostables" and "recyclables" to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows: ""Compostables" means recyclable materials typically originatingfrom rom plant or animal sources which may be broken down by other living organisms. Compost les include, but are not limited to green waste, pre -consumer produce, food scraps, biodegradable plastic, and soiled paper. The term does not include non -biodegradable plastics, foamed polystyrene (styrofoam), human waste, biosolids (sewage sludge), and slaughterhouse waste." ""Recyclables" are discarded materials, other than compostables, that can be reused or remade into other useable material." SECTION 3. Chapter 20, article 5, section 20-52, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended to read as follows: "Section 20-52. Exemptions. (a) During a time of declared emergency the mayor may, by executive order, direct the transportation of materials from a transfer station to a landfill as deemed practicable and necessary. (b,) For purposes of island -wide efficiency, the director may direct the transport of refuse, other than compostables and recyclables, from any transfer station to either landfill under, but not limited to, the following conditions: When transport to the alternative landfill would avoid penalty fees; When transport to the alternative landfill would meet designated minimum volumes to qualify for discounted fees; or When repairs or improvements are being made at the designated landfill."