(a) Separation Required. After July 1, 1990, no residential dwelling unit, apartment complex of greater than six units, institution, business, commercial establishment, individual or establishment shall mix or commingle yard waste with solid waste, household waste or recyclable materials. The Community Development Director shall strictly enforce this prohibition and assess fines as provided in Section 1060.99.
(b) Collection; Private Contractors. Beginning July 1, 1990, the City shall provide the ability to collect yard waste from any residential dwelling unit through the designated contractor. For those who elect to have yard waste collection services, such services shall be offered from April through November of each year at a fee to be set in the contract between the City and the contractor. All such charges shall be collected monthly by the contractor.
The City is contracting with a private firm or individuals to operate a yard waste collection program, either separately or in conjunction with the City's residential household waste collection and recycling program.
(Ord. 98-27. Passed 6-1-98; Ord. 2020-05. Passed 2-3-20.)