A.
The intent and purpose of this chapter is to provide for the management, on a Town-wide basis, of solid waste and to authorize the supervision of the transportation, disposition and collection of solid waste.
B.
The management of solid waste is a fundamental municipal function of Town government. The powers and duties enumerated in this chapter constitute proper Town purposes intended to benefit and protect the safety, health and well-being of persons and property in the Town as provided for in the New York State Constitution and as required by federal and state statutes and regulations mandating the phasing out of the practice of landfilling raw garbage, with resource recovery as the preferred alternative of disposing of solid waste; encouraging waste reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste; and directing the Town to develop a comprehensive, integrated and balanced solid waste management program.
C.
The powers and duties enumerated in this chapter constitute proper Town purposes intended to benefit the health, welfare and safety of Town residents. The Town is exercising essential and proper governmental functions in accordance with the clearly articulated and affirmatively expressed policy of the State of New York.