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)

11-5-300 Record keeping – Required.

   Backhaulers shall maintain complete and accurate records containing the following information: (1) the total tonnage of backhauled recyclable material collected within the city by the backhauler during each calendar year; (2) the name and address of each facility to which such backhauled recyclable material was transported during each calendar year; and (3) the percentage of backhauled recyclable material transported each calendar year to each facility identified pursuant to item (2) of this section. The records required by this section shall be kept on file by the backhauler for a period of three years.

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

11-5-310 Annual recycling report – Required.

   Backhaulers shall submit to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, an annual recycling report meeting the requirements of Section 11-5-220. Provided, however, that for purposes of this section, each reference in Section 11-5-220 to a "private hauler" shall be replaced by the term "backhauler".

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

11-5-320 Violation – Penalty.

   In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this Article V or any rule promulgated thereunder shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

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

ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS (11-5-330 et seq.)

11-5-330 Plastic bag and film plastic recycling.

   Plastic carryout bags and film plastic are subject to Chapter 7-30 of this Code.

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

ARTICLE VII. ENFORCEMENT (11-5-340 et seq.)

11-5-340 Rules.

   The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules necessary or appropriate to implement this chapter. Such rules shall be posted on the Department's website at least 30 calendar days in advance of the effective date of such rules. The Commissioner may provide copies of such rules to private haulers, backhaulers or other interested persons using appropriate means as determined by the Commissioner.

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