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Commissioners approve revised solid‑waste ordinance language to target accumulation of 'junk' on property
Summary
The board adopted second-reading changes to the county solid‑waste ordinance to prohibit accumulation of unpackaged 'junk' (furniture, scrap metal, building materials) visible from public view; penalties will be civil (tier 2) and the ordinance takes effect July 1.
Beaufort County commissioners approved the second reading of revisions to the county solid‑waste ordinance that add language to prohibit accumulation of unpackaged "junk" on private property when it is exposed to public view or creates a health/safety concern.
Wes of Public Works presented the ordinance changes and said the language targets items such as furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, pallets, building materials…
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