CHAPTER 1090: GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

Section

1090.01 Definitions

1090.02 Franchise for collection contractor

1090.03 Insurance required for collection contractor

1090.04 Equipment specifications and identity of collection contractor

1090.05 Performance bond required for collection contractor

1090.06 Container regulations

1090.07 Service and weekly collection mandatory

1090.08 Billing and collection

1090.09 Noncompliance, remedies, and costs

1090.10 Municipal landfill

1090.11 Regulations for multiple dwellings and commercial establishments

1090.12 Storage of residential solid waste and recyclable materials collection containers

1090.99 Penalty

Editor’s note:

   Resolution 144-92, passed September 21, 1992, approved the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Final Plan. Resolution 210-98, passed December 7, 1998, approved the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Draft Plan Update. Resolution 23-159, passed October 23, 2023, approved the Lorain County Solid Waste Management Plan.

§ 1090.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   COLLECTION CONTRACTOR. An individual or entity selected by the city for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials and yard waste generated at residential units, municipal facilities and during special events within the city.

   RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Solid waste that is, or may be, collected, sorted, cleansed, treated or reconstituted for return to commerce. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS include, but are not limited to: corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspaper, fiber materials, glass containers, steel containers, aluminum containers (food and beverage containers only), plastic containers (including plastics 1-7).

   RESIDENT. An adult occupant, owner or tenant of a residential unit.

   RESIDENTIAL UNIT. All occupied residential dwellings within the corporate limits of the city, including residences of three units or less, single-family homes, condominiums or town homes.

   SOLID WASTE. Such unwanted residual solid or semisolid material as results from industrial, commercial, agricultural and community operations, excluding earth or material from construction, mining or demolition operations, or other waste materials of the type that would normally be included in demolition debris, non-toxic fly ash, spent nontoxic foundry sand, and slag and other substances that are not harmful or inimical to public health, and includes, but is not limited to, garbage, tires, combustible and non-combustible material, street dirt, and debris. SOLID WASTE does not include any material that is an infectious waste or a hazardous waste.

   YARD WASTE. Solid waste consisting of all garden residues, leaves, grass clippings, shrubbery and tree trimmings less than one-quarter inch in diameter and similar material which has been separated at the point of generation or the point of collection from other solid waste in a separated container dedicated to yard waste collection. YARD WASTE mixed with other solid waste is solid waste.

(Ord. 25-2014, passed 2-24-2014)

§ 1090.02 FRANCHISE FOR COLLECTION CONTRACTOR.

   (a)   In accordance with Chapter XI, Section 61 of the Charter, the city shall authorize the issuance of a franchise by contract to a person, firm or corporation designated as the collection contractor after advertising and receiving bids as required by law, for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials and yard waste generated at residential units, municipal facilities and during special events within the city for a period not to exceed five years, subject to the provisions of this chapter.

   (b)   The franchise shall entitle the holder thereof to be the only collector of solid waste, recyclable materials and yard waste for hire from residential units in the city, unless the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials and yard waste is incidental to the primary service for hire, such as lawn care or remodeling services.

   (c)   A franchise may be terminated by the city if any franchisee fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the contract issuing the franchise, or any other ordinance promulgated by Council.

(Ord. 25-2014, passed 2-24-2014)