PHS.2.1.030 Purpose

The purpose of this ordinance is to promote and protect the land, water, health, safety, and well-being of the Lac Courte Oreilles tribal community and surrounding area. Further, to ensure that efficient and environmentally safe solid waste management procedures are practiced on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation: to regulate solid waste and recycling by providing procedural guidelines and planning for the administration and enforcement of ordinance violations. This ordinance applies to the disposal and recycling activities of citizens (members) on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Further, this ordinance applies to residences, tribal programs and tribal enterprises located within the exterior boundaries of the reservation.