A. A county may establish and maintain, manage and supervise a system of storage, collection and disposal of all refuse. The board of county commissioners may appropriate money for:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 4-56-2

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

(1)     the lease, purchase or condemnation of such lands or rights-of-way as are necessary for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse;

(2)     the planning, construction, improvement, operation and maintenance of such structures and equipment as may be necessary for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse;

(3)     the compensation of the necessary employees;

(4)     the payment of the cost of contracting on behalf of the county for the collection and disposal of refuse by any firm, corporation or individual.