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Title 15 — PUBLIC WORKS›Chapter 15.01 — SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS

San Benito County Municipal Code Art. VI Disposal of Refuse

San Benito County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · San Benito County

Cite as: San Benito County Municipal Code Article VI · Text as of 2026-10-03

§ 15.01.080 OPERATION OF DISPOSAL AREA PROHIBITED WITHOUT NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION.

No person or entity shall operate a solid waste facility in the unincorporated area portion of San Benito County without the approval of all public agencies having jurisdiction to regulate the establishment or operation of a solid waste facility.

(1966 Code, § 25-26) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part))

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§ 15.01.081 REQUIREMENTS TO DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE IN JOHN SMITH LANDFILL.

(A) No person engaged in the commercial transportation of solid waste shall be permitted to dispose of waste in John Smith Landfill unless the person shall possess an origin of waste document, a copy of which document shall be presented to the operators of John Smith Landfill.

(B) No person engaged in the commercial transportation of solid waste shall deposit solid waste in the John Smith Landfill without providing proof to John Smith Landfill operators or to the County of San Benito that the person has obtained a valid transportation of solid waste franchise from the County of San Benito, or proof from the County of San Benito Integrated Waste Management Department that the person is exempt.

(C) No person engaged in the noncommercial transportation of solid waste shall be permitted to dispose of the solid waste in John Smith Landfill without providing proof of residency in the form of a valid California driver’s license or equivalent identification to the operator of the John Smith Landfill.

(D) For purposes of this section, a person engaged in the commercial transportation of solid waste shall be any person attempting to dispose of over one-half ton of solid waste.

(1966 Code, § 25-27) (Ord. 619, § 2(part); Ord. 724, § 1(part); Ord. 739, § 5)

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