(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CARRYOUT COLLECTION SERVICE. The collection of recyclable materials accumulated in recycling containers from a location at a dwelling unit other than the location designated by the recycling authority for regular collection.
DWELLING UNIT. A residential structure in the city that is designated by the recycling authority to receive recycling collection services.
GENERATOR, MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS and RECYCLING. The meanings given those terms in M.S. § 115A.03, Subd. 12, 21, 25a and 25b, respectively, as they may be amended from time to time.
RECYCLING AUTHORITY. The official designated by the City Administrator to perform the powers and duties of the recycling authority as provided in this section.
RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES. The collection of recyclable materials accumulated in recycling containers from a location at a dwelling unit that is designated by the recycling authority for regular collection.
RECYCLING CONTAINER. A receptacle designated by the recycling authority for the accumulation and collection of recyclable materials at a dwelling unit.
RECYCLING SERVICES. Recycling collection services, carryout collection services and any other services provided to a dwelling unit in accordance with this section.
(B) Recycling authority; powers. The recycling authority is responsible for supervising and controlling the collection, removal and disposal of recyclable materials from all dwelling units in the city. The recycling authority may contract with one or more collectors or haulers for the collection, removal and disposal of some or all types of recyclable materials from dwelling units. The recycling authority may adopt and enforce additional rules not inconsistent with this section as necessary for the collection, removal and disposal of recyclable materials, including, but not limited to, rules governing the days and hours of collection, the types of recyclable materials to be collected, the manner in which generators must prepare recyclable materials for collection, the recycling containers to be used and the location of recycling containers for collection. The rules of the recycling authority are not effective until approved by the Council.
(C) Ownership of recyclable materials; scavenging prohibited.
(1) Ownership. Recyclable materials are the property of the generator until collected by authorized city employees, collectors or haulers. Recyclable materials become the property of the city, authorized collector or authorized hauler upon collection.
(2) No scavenging. It is unlawful for a person, other than authorized employees of the city, or authorized collectors or haulers to distribute, collect, remove or dispose of recyclable materials after the materials have been placed or deposited for collection.
(D) Multi-family dwellings.
(1) Recycling services. Owners of multi-family dwellings containing more than eight dwelling units must provide recycling collection services to all residents of the dwelling. Recyclable materials must be collected at least once per month.
(2) Definitions. The term “multi-family dwelling” means a multiple dwelling, as that term is defined by the city code. The term “recyclable materials” has the meaning given by M.S. § 115A.03, Subd. 25a, as it may be amended from time to time.
(3) Recycling; notice. Owners of multi-family dwellings must provide notice to all new tenants of the opportunity to dispose of recyclable materials as well as the location of the disposal site.
(4) Recycling; preparation. Owners of multi-family dwellings must provide information to all new tenants related to the proper preparation of recyclable materials for collection.
(5) Recycling containers. Owners of multi-family dwellings must ensure that stolen or broken containers for recyclable materials are replaced within a reasonable time.
(6) Landfilling prohibited. It is unlawful for an owner of a multi-family dwelling or an agent or contractor of an owner, to transport for disposal or to dispose of recyclable materials in a solid waste disposal facility, or to contract for such transportation or disposal.
(Ord. 2009-13, passed 7-14-2009; Ord. 2015-02, passed 2-25-2015) Penalty, see § 130.99