It is the purpose of the Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act and it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state and its political subdivisions to regulate the collection, transportation, processing and disposal of solid waste in a manner that will:

1. 1. Protect the public health, safety and welfare;
2. 2. Protect the environment of the state;
3. 3. Conserve valuable land and other natural resources;
4. 4. Enhance the beauty and quality of the environment; and
5. 5. Encourage recycling of solid waste.

Laws 1970, HB 1499, c. 69, § 2, emerg. eff. March 17, 1970; Amended by Laws 1981, HB 1295, c. 324, § 1, emerg. eff. June 30, 1981; Amended by Laws 1990, SB 153, c. 225, § 1, eff. September 1, 1990; Renumbered from 63 O.S. § 2252 by Laws 1990, HB 1905, c. 217, § 10, eff. September 1, 1990, and by Laws 1990, SB 153, c. 225, § 11, eff. September 1, 1990; Amended by Laws 1993, HB 1002, c. 145, § 140, emerg. eff. July 1, 1993; Renumbered from 63 O.S. § 1-2301 by Laws 1993, HB 1002, c. 145, § 359, emerg. eff. July 1, 1993.