11-5-240 Educating customers about recycling – Required.

   (a)   All private haulers shall provide their recycling customers with a written instructional manual describing the recyclable material collection service being provided to the customer by the hauler. Such manual shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: (1) the definition of source-separated recycling; (2) why it is important to recycle; (3) the list of material accepted and specifically prohibited for recycling as set forth in Section 11-5-080; (4) how to prepare recyclable material for handling by the hauler; (5) how to prevent contamination of recyclable material; and (6) the address of the Department's City of Chicago website, where this ordinance shall be posted and where additional information about disposal, reuse and recycling options can be obtained.

   (b)   Private haulers shall notify their recycling customers in writing of any change that the private hauler makes to the recyclable material collection service being provided by such hauler to the refuse collection customer. Such written notification shall be provided by the private hauler to the recycling customer at least 10 calendar days in advance of such change.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

11-5-250 Violation – Penalty.

   In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this Article IV or any rule promulgated thereunder shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for a first violation; not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,500.00 for a second violation for the same offense within any 12-month period; and not less than $2,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00 for a third and each subsequent violation for the same offense occurring within 12 months of the most recent violation for the same offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

ARTICLE V. BACKHAULERS (11-5-260 et seq.)

11-5-260 Source-separated recycling – Required.

   Each backhauler shall engage in source-separated recycling and shall source-separate materials in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 11-5-080.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

11-5-270 Proper disposal of recyclable material – Required.

   If backhauled recyclable material is not reused or recycled by or at the facility to which it is transported, the backhauler shall: (1) dispose of such recyclable material in accordance with the requirements set forth in Articles II and III of this chapter; and (2) shall contract with a private hauler, meeting the requirements of Article IV of this chapter, for collection of such recyclable material.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

11-5-280 Selective backhauling of recyclable material – When permitted.

   A backhauler may backhaul any or all of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080. Provided, however, that if a backhauler backhauls only some of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080, it shall be the duty of such backhauler to ensure that the remainder of the recyclable material set forth in Section 11-5-080 is collected by a private hauler in accordance with Article IV of this chapter.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)

11-5-290 Proper handling of recyclable material – Required.

   Backhaulers shall keep backhauled recyclable material separate from waste.

(Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)