CHAPTER 5
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
SECTION:
9-5-1: Definitions
9-5-2: Direction And Control
9-5-3: Collection Of Residential Garbage And Other Refuse
9-5-4: Removal Of Commercial Garbage, Market Refuse, Other Waste
9-5-5: Preparation Of Refuse For Collection
9-5-6: Dirt And Rocks; Building Rubbish
9-5-7: Removal Of Carcasses
9-5-8: Deleterious Clothing, Bedding, Other Materials
9-5-9: Garbage Receptacles And Racks; Canisters And Pads
9-5-10: Disturbing Refuse Receptacles Or Contents
9-5-11: Burning Of Waste Prohibited
9-5-12: Imposition And Collection Of Fees And Charges
9-5-13: Penalty
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
BUILDING RUBBISH: The waste material from the construction, remodeling and repair operation on houses, commercial buildings and other structures. It comprises, among a great variety of rejected matter, excavated earth, stones, bricks, plaster, wallpaper, lumber, shingles, concrete, and waste occasioned by the installation or replacement of plumbing, heating systems, electrical work and roofing.
COMMERCIAL WASTE: The waste which originates from places engaged primarily in the sale or furnishing of goods or services.
GARBAGE: The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, cooking and consumption of foods. It is composed largely of organic matter and its natural moisture content. "Garbage" originates primarily in kitchens, homes, restaurants, hotels and other places where food is cooked or consumed.
HAZARDOUS WASTE: A. A waste or combination of wastes that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may:
1. Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or
2. Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of or otherwise managed.
B. Hazardous wastes do not include those substances governed by Montana Code Annotated title 81, chapter 4, part 2.
MARKET REFUSE: The refuse from wholesale and retail stores and markets resulting from the handling, storage and selling of food products. It originates principally in poultry, fish, vegetable and fruit markets and from the ordinary operation of preparing food products for sale.
REFUSE: This term is used to refer to solid waste.
RESIDENTIAL WASTE: All waste which is not included in the definition of Commercial Waste above.
SOLID WASTE: All putrescible and nonputrescible wastes, including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, refuse, ashes, sludge from sewage treatment plants, water supply treatment plants, or air pollution control facilities; construction and demolition wastes; dead animals, including offal; discarded home and industrial appliances; and wood products or wood byproducts and inert materials. "Solid waste" does not mean municipal sewage, industrial wastewater effluents, mining wastes regulated under the mining and reclamation laws administered by the department of environmental quality, slash and forest debris regulated under laws administered by the department of natural resources and conservation, or marketable byproducts. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993; amd. 2006 Code)
All matters relating to collection, removal and disposal of waste shall be done and performed under the supervision, direction, and control of the person designated to be in charge thereof by the city council, in strict conformity with the provisions of this chapter and with any additional rules and regulations that may be made from time to time by the city council. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
A. Placement Of Receptacle In Alley: All residential garbage and refuse, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be deposited in the alley nearest the premises, or at a place designated by the city superintendent, in a receptacle having a lid, so that the city garbage collector may remove such garbage.
B. Exception To Alley Placement; List Of Properties: Where there is no alley adjacent to the premises, said garbage and refuse may be handled, kept and deposited at the place and in the manner it is being handled, kept and deposited at the effective date hereof. The city superintendent, or some person under his direction, shall prepare a list of all properties where garbage is not presently being deposited in the alley nearest the premises and a brief description of the manner in which said garbage is being handled, kept and deposited. This list, when completed, shall be delivered to the city clerk-treasurer for a permanent file. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
A. Removal Of Garbage: Commercial garbage, refuse and market refuse, when placed out of doors, shall be deposited in containers, with lids, and shall be removed from the premises where such garbage originated, or such commercial garbage, refuse and market refuse will be removed by the city garbage collectors after proper arrangements are made at the office of the city clerk-treasurer, and charges paid.
B. Removal When Necessary: Commercial garbage, refuse and market refuse shall be removed to the northern Montana joint refuse disposal district roll-off site from the premises where it originates when the quantity of such material makes daily removal necessary; but in any event, such material shall be removed as often as is reasonably necessary. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
A. Garbage: All garbage shall be drained of all surplus liquids, except grease, and thereupon shall be packaged or contained in a manner which will prevent seepage or spillage before depositing said garbage in the garbage receptacle.
B. Paper And Combustible Rubbish: Paper and combustible rubbish of every kind whatsoever shall be packaged or contained in a manner that will prevent blowing by the wind and shall then be deposited in a proper receptacle.
C. Lawn Trimmings, Weeds:
1. Grass cut from lawns, weeds removed from yards and gardens, and similar waste will be placed either in a box with a secure cover or lid or in a plastic bag which is securely fastened at the top and the box or plastic bag shall then be placed in or beside the garbage receptacles.
2. Trimmings resulting from trimming or removing hedges and trees shall be cut up into short lengths, not to exceed three feet (3'), and securely tied or bound together, and placed in or beside the garbage receptacles, or removed to the northern Montana joint refuse disposal district roll-off site by the occupant or owner of the premises. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
3. Tree trunks more than six inches (6") in diameter at the large end shall be removed to the northern Montana joint refuse disposal district roll-off site by the owner or occupant of the premises, and will not be removed by the city garbage collectors. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993; amd. 2006 Code)
D. Plastic Bags: All plastic bags used to contain any of the materials required by this chapter to be placed in plastic bags shall be of a strength and size sufficient to handle such material without spilling or breaking. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
A. Hauling Away Dirt And Rocks: Dirt and rocks accumulated as a result of improving or grading lawns and gardens, accumulated as a result of excavation of building sites, shall not be deposited in streets or alleys, but shall be removed from the premises where such material originates, by the occupant, owner, contractor, or whoever was responsible for doing the work. Such dirt and rocks may be used to fill in low lots, with the consent of the owner of the low lots, or may be used to fill in low streets, with the consent of the city council or city superintendent, or may be removed to the northern Montana joint refuse disposal district roll-off site.
B. Other Building Rubbish: Other building rubbish shall be removed to the northern Montana joint refuse disposal district roll-off site from the premises where such rubbish originates, by the occupant, owner, contractor or whoever was responsible for doing the work. (Ord. 388, 10-18-1993)
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