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12 LANDFILL AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL INTRODUCTION Landfill is the creation of dry upland area by the filling or depositing of sand, soil or gravel into a wetland area. Landfills also occur to replace shoreland areas removed by wave action or the normal erosive processes of nature. However, most landfills destroy the natural character of land, create unnatural heavy erosion and silting problems and diminish the existing water surface. Generally, all solid waste is a possible source of much nuisance. Rapid, safe and nuisance-free storage, collection, transportation and disposal are of vital concern to all persons and communities. If the disposal of solid waste material is not carefully planned and regulated, it can become not only a nuisance but a severe threat to the health and safety of human beings, livestock, wildlife and other biota. POLICIES 1. Allow landfills only in those areas designated for such purposes in the Environment Section of the Master Program. 2. Prohibit sanitary landfills or the location of solid waste disposal sites in any shoreline area. 3. Allow landfills in water bodies to facilitate water-dependent uses or to enhance public access to the shoreline. REGULATIONS General 1. Sanitary landfills or the location of solid waste disposal sites within any area subject to the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act is strictly prohibited. 2. Landfills shall be permitted only when used as preparation for an activity otherwise permitted by this program for the Environ- ment in which it is located. Such landfills shall also be subject to the regulations for the proposed use. 3. Applications which include landfilling shall innlude the following information: a. Physical, chemical and biological character of landfill material; b. Source of landfill material; • P-35 EXHIBIT 3e / ox . 7 6 LANDFILL AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL