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(A) The utility shall provide recycling receptacles (bags or containers) to residents of dwelling units who desire to engage in voluntary recycling. The utility may, in its discretion, charge an additional fee for the recycling receptacle.
(B) All recyclables shall be rinsed, drained, and segregated before being placed in recycling receptacles.
(C) Upon the placement of recyclables at a designated curbside or recyclable collection location, the recyclables shall become the property of the utility.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)
The resident of a dwelling unit may contact the utility to arrange a time for collection and disposal of bulky waste that does not exceed 1,000 pounds. The cost of collecting one item of bulky waste per month shall be included within the regular monthly waste disposal fee. An additional fee, as determined by the Board, will be imposed for all bulky waste that exceeds one per month.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)
(A) Unless the Board later determines otherwise, the utility shall not be responsible for collection of hazardous waste, Freon materials (including appliances containing Freon), electronics, televisions, construction or demolition debris, or infectious, commercial, industrial, or retail waste.
(B) Subject to the applicable rates and charges, as determined by the Board, any resident of the city may transport and deposit at utility designated drop off sites; recyclables, garbage, refuse, and bulky waste that are generated by or emanated from the resident's dwelling unit.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)
(A) All residential waste and recyclables, accumulated in the city, will either be collected, conveyed, and disposed of by the utility or, alternatively, the Board will designate a disposal. drop-off location. Collection will be made once each week. Collection schedules will be established and published by the Board.
(B) Collection shall be made from all dwelling units within the boundaries of the city and, in some instances, to areas outside the city as may be determined appropriate by the Board.
(C) Collection of recyclables will be made from the curbside location (unless the Board decides to designate a drop-off location for disposal).
(D) Collection of all residential waste receptacles and bulky waste shall be made from the designated curbside locations. The Board may, in its discretion, make an exception and allow for alley pickup in certain limited circumstances where the Board deems it most appropriate.
(E) Collection shall be made only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
(F) The utility shall be responsible for the collection of two residential waste receptacles per week per dwelling unit.
(G) Residential waste receptacles in excess of two per week may be collected by the utility when affixed with a utility sanitation label or labels designating payment of the appropriate fee, as determined by the Board.
(H) All receptacles shall be placed on the collection site no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled collection. Collection of recyclables shall be on the same collection schedule and at the curbside location (unless the Board decides to designate a drop-off location for disposal).
(I) The utility shall have no obligation to collect recyclables, residential, or bulky waste that do not conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(J) All residential waste and recyclable items shall be contained within an appropriate receptacle. Receptacles and bulky waste to be picked up shall not be placed upon a street, alley, or sidewalk so as to be visible from the street more than 12 hours prior to the time when such receptacles and bulky waste are to be collected. Receptacles shall be placed within three feet of the curb or edge of pavement and, at minimum, three feet from any obstacle such as car, tree, mailbox, utility pole, and the like. All receptacles shall be removed from their collection site on the same day as the collection is made. Receptacles shall not be located so as to hinder or impede traffic by pedestrians or vehicles.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)
(A) Collection of recyclables is included within the regular monthly waste disposal fee as defined by the current rate ordinance.
(B) Collection of the two residential waste receptacles per week is included in the monthly waste disposal fee as defined by the current rate ordinance.
(C) Collection of residential waste receptacles in excess of two per week must have a city sanitation label or labels affixed to the receptacle designating payment of the appropriate fee, as determined by the Board.
(D) Collection of bulky waste will be completed upon request and appointment made with the utility.
One bulky waste item per month is included within the monthly waste disposal fee. Additional items may be scheduled for pickup at an additional fee to be determined by the Board.
(E) Utility sanitation labels may be purchased from the utility or its duly authorized and designated retail agents at a cost to be determined by the Board.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)
(A) (1) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any unauthorized commercial waste removal enterprise or provider to collect, obtain, possess, pick up or cause to be collected, obtained, possessed, or picked up any recyclables or residential or bulky waste from dwelling units served by the utility. Authorization means approval by the Utility Service Board. Occasional removal of bulk waste or yard waste or debris associated with construction, demolition, moving, or seasonal cleaning does not require authorization. Any and each such violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this chapter. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit collection by privately contracted providers of waste removal services that have been authorized by the Board. Each dwelling unit will be responsible for the applicable monthly waste disposal fee regardless of whether the resident, tenant, or occupant uses the service.
(2) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person, firm or organization to:
(a) Throw, place, deposit or scatter any residential, or bulky waste onto or into any street, alley, or public way or into or on public or private property except as contained in appropriate receptacles and placed in the proper location for the dwelling unit all in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(b) Overturn, upset, damage, or remove any residential waste receptacle that has been placed for collection or tamper with or remove the contents thereof;
(c) Permit the accumulation, upon or in the dwelling unit or adjacent property, of recyclables or residential or bulky waste in an unsightly or unhealthy manner, or to in any way block or impede the flow of traffic on a street, alley, or public way;
(d) Haul, transport, or convey recyclables, residential waste, or bulky waste within the city unless such recyclables or waste is covered by a screen, wire mesh, tarpaulin, or the like sufficient to contain the contents during such hauling, conveying, or transporting.
(B) (1) Upon the violation of any provision of this chapter, the utility may institute civil proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to recover expenses, costs, and attorney fees incurred as a result of such violations. Any person, firm or organization who, upon conviction, is found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined as determined by City of Marion Code of Ordinances § 10.99.
(2) Each day a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense.
(3) In addition to any other penalty provided for herein, the utility may take such civil action as provided by law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, abatement of a nuisance, or imposition of a lien for expenses.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)