§ 118-131. Intent and purpose.

It is the intent and purpose of this Ordinance to promote recycling by: (a) requiring businesses, temporary events, venue facilities, and institutions in Collier County to segregate and recycle as many designated recyclable materials as possible; (b) requiring multi-family properties to provide collection containers and recycling services to residents; (c) establishing educational programs concerning recycling; (d) providing incentives and awards programs that will make recycling more attractive to the businesses, multi-family properties temporary events, venue facilities, and institutions in Collier County; and (e) eliminating potential conflicts between the requirements of this Ordinance and the requirements of the County's Land Development Code. By utilizing a balanced combination of incentives and regulations, the Board intends to accomplish its recycling goals while minimizing the regulatory requirements in this Ordinance. The Board also intends to provide sufficient time for, multi-family properties, temporary events, and venue facilities, in Collier County to comply with the County's new programs.

(Ord. No. 2009-56, § 1)