CHAPTER 55: SOLID WASTE

Section

   55.01   Definitions

   55.02   Operation and funding

   55.03   State regulation

   55.04   City Manager authority

   55.05   Garbage containers

   55.06   Unlawful accumulation

   55.07   Disposal on streets or other's property prohibited

   55.08   Compliance with chapter

§ 55.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GARBAGE. All putrescible waste, except sewage and body waste, including vegetable and animal offal and including tin cans. The term shall not include industrial wastes and by-products.

   TRASH. All non-putrescible wastes, provided that the term shall not include earth and wastes from building operations nor large trees or tree branches.

(Prior Code, § 4-201)

Statutory reference:

   Similar state law provisions, see Neb. RS 19-2106

§ 55.02 OPERATION AND FUNDING.

   The city owns and operates the solid waste collection system and the transfer station. The Public Works Director, under the direction of the City Manager, shall have the direct management and control of the Solid Waste Department and shall faithfully carry out the duties of his or her position. The Director shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management of the Solid Waste Department. The governing body shall provide by ordinance for the management and operation of the solid waste collection system and the transfer station and shall set the rates to be charged for services rendered by resolution and file the same in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection at any reasonable time. The rates are set out in Chapter 38, Fee Schedule.

(Prior Code, § 3-801)

Statutory reference:

   Similar state law provisions, see Neb. RS 19-2101 through 19-2106