§ 15-41. Solid waste.

(a)

Solid waste. The storage, collection and disposal of refuse and garbage shall be in accordance with the Quitman County Solid Waste Ordinance. All garbage, trash, and refuse shall be removed from the premises frequently to prevent nuisance and unsightly conditions, and shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner. All garbage receptacles shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(b)

Open burning. Burning of solid waste is prohibited.

(c)

[Disposal pit.] All hunting camps shall have an adequate disposal pit for all game carcasses' disposal.

(1)

This pit shall be no more than four foot deep and at least 24 inches wide. The disposal pit shall be maintained weekly and all carcasses placed in this said pit.

(2)

Once the carcass is placed in the pit it shall be covered with lime and the pit back filled with a minimum of 24 [inches] of back fill. All carcass burial pits shall be located a minimum of 200 from campsites and water wells. The game disposal pit's location shall be indicated on the license application for each hunting camp.

(Amend. of 9-12-03; Amend. of 9-12-06, § 10.00)