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The Johnson County Environmental Department (JCED) was officially established by
the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in February, 1982 to
"ensure proper monitoring of County landfills; ensuring clean air and clean water for
residents of Johnson County." The creation of the department followed the signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
(KDHE) by the BOCC January 11, 1982, assigning specific responsibilities to the County
for solid waste management. The JCED was re-organized effective January 1, 1987 and its
scope greatly expanded beyond just solid waste management.
In carrying out its solid waste management duties, JCED inspects, monitors, approves
permits for industrial waste disposal, and conducts other oversight activities pertaining
to all solid waste management facilities in the County. The Department also assures
investigation and proper cleanup of illegal solid waste dumps in the County, and serves
as staff support to the County's Solid Waste Management Committee.
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