LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

The Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency, established as a result of the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, serves the unincorporated areas of the County and all cities except the City of San Jose which serves as its own Local Enforcement Agency. Program activities include: permitting solid waste disposal, composting and transfer facilities; inspecting landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, and refuse collection vehicles and yards; monitoring disposal facilities to exclude hazardous wastes, medical wastes or liquid wastes; providing information to the public and industry regarding the proper disposal of solid wastes (including asbestos); and investigating complaints and mitigating problems associated with illegal dumping, disposal, or storage of solid wastes.

Regulatory Authority
Santa Clara County Ordinance Code, Sections B11-160 to B11-199

For applicable state statues and regulations see the California Integrated Waste Management Board Home Page.

Jurisdiction
Unincorporated Areas and all cities except within the City of San Jose.