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Implementation of this ban will maximize diversion of compostables, including compostable foodware, from the waste stream to be available as compost to farmers, landscapers, and residents. Accordingly, this ordinance is being implemented in tandem with the County's full-scale compost program. Through these measures, it is the Council's intent to improve environmental quality on the island and in the neighboring marine environment. Reduction of the amount of nondegradable and nonrecyclable waste that enters the waste stream is consistent with and furthers the goals and policies expressed in this County's general plan, integrated resource and solid waste management plan, and its adopted zero waste policy as well as promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the County and its residents. Section 20-_. Administration. The director of the department of environmental management shall administer this article. Section 20-_. Definitions. As used in this article, unless otherwise specified: "ASTM standard"means the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials International Standards D6400 or D6868 for biodegradable and compostable plastics. "Biodegradable"means the entire product or package will completely break down and return to nature, i.e., decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal. It is the ability of organic matter to break down from a complex to a more simple form. "Compostable"means all materials in the product or package will break down, or otherwise become part of usable compost (e.g., soil-conditioning material, mulch) in an appropriate composting program or facility. Compostable disposable food service ware includes ASTM-standard bio-plastics (plastic-like) products that are clearly labeled so that any compost collector and processor can easily distinguish the ASTM-standard compostable plastic from non- ASTM standard compostable plastic. "County facility"means any building, structure, or vehicle owned and operated by the County, its agents, agencies, and departments and includes County buildings, structures, parks, recreation facilities, or property. "County facility users" means all persons, societies, associations, organizations, or special event promoters who require a permit to reserve or rent a County facility or a permit or contract to use a sidewalk or roadway. County facility users also include concession contracts with the County, County managed concessions, County sponsored events and food services provided at County expense. "Customer"means a person obtaining prepared food from a food provider. "Director"means the director of the department of environmental management or the director's authorized representative. 2