Darling Delaware Corp. v. District of Columbia

HARRIS, Associate Judge:

Appellant was convicted of transporting solid waste without a license in violation of the Solid Waste Disposal Regulations. 6A D.C.R.R. § 8-3:606(a) (1971).1 The trial court imposed a fine of $75. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in concluding that the meat fat and bones which were transported by appellant were “solid waste” within the meaning of the Regulations. We agree and reverse.

A violation notice was issued by a Metropolitan Police officer to one of appellant’s employees for transporting meat fat and bones in the District of Columbia without a…