The LEA protects the health and safety of the community by serving as the lead City investigators and inspector for solid waste and recycling operations that could have a significant public health and environmental impact if not properly regulated.

The LEA accomplishes this by conducting unannounced periodic inspections of permitted facilities and issuing corrective notices and enforcement orders in the case of non-compliance.

The LEA also investigates citizen's complaints related to solid waste or recycling facilities and directly orders corrective measures or make referral to the proper agency(s) should conditions require follow up.