A. Scope: This section applies to all solid waste generated and collected within the City including, but not limited to, mixed Municipal solid waste, yard waste, industrial waste, commercial waste, construction debris, hazardous waste, household hazardous waste, recyclable materials, other solid waste and waste.
B. Responsibility For Collection: The owner and the occupant of any premises, business establishment, or industry and the collector or collection service shall be responsible for the satisfactory and prompt collection of all waste accumulated at a premises, business establishment or industry and its transportation to an appropriate waste disposal facility for which a permit has been issued by the agency and the local government with the jurisdiction and responsibility to do so.
C. Storage Of Waste:
1. Responsibility For Satisfactory Storage: The owner and the occupant of any premises, business establishment, or industry shall be responsible for storing the generated waste in a satisfactory manner that prevents threats to community health, safety and welfare. Storage of waste by any collector is prohibited within the limits of the City.
2. Containers:
a. Garbage Containers: Garbage and any putrescible material shall be placed in a durable, rust resistant, nonabsorbent, watertight, rodentproof, cleanable container with a close fitting, flytight cover. (Prior Code § 7-8-3)
b. Refuse Containers: Refuse must be stored in a durable container that is waterproof. Where refuse and any garbage or putrescible material are stored together, the container must meet the requirements of subsection C2a of this section. (Prior Code § 7-8-3; amd. 2018 Code)
c. Container Size And Type: Contractual relationships between individual generators and collectors may determine the allowable size of the container and the construction material as long as the chosen container meets the above standards and serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.
d. Maintenance Of Containers: All storage containers shall be maintained to prevent creation of a nuisance or any menace to public health.
3. Exceptions: Any objects or materials too large or otherwise unsuitable for storage containers shall be stored in a pollution and nuisance free manner that meets the intentions of the above provisions and is in compliance with applicable Federal, State, County, and City statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances and resolutions.
D. Acceptable Waste: Mixed Municipal solid waste, source separated recyclable material, and yard waste are the only materials authorized for regular collection by persons holding City collector licenses. All other waste types require special arrangement with a collector licensed and authorized by the State of Minnesota and the County to transport that type of waste. Notice shall be provided to the City of the collection of other waste types before they are collected.
E. Prohibited Waste:
1. Waste Oil: Disposal of waste oil in any form as part of the mixed Municipal solid waste stream is prohibited.
2. Lead Acid Batteries: Disposal of lead acid batteries, or any part of those batteries containing traces of lead or acid, as part of the mixed Municipal solid waste stream is prohibited.
3. Tires: Disposal of tires, used or new, as part of the mixed Municipal solid waste stream is prohibited.
F. Ownership Of Waste: Ownership of the waste shall transfer from the generator to the collector upon collection. At no time shall ownership of any waste reside in the City. If the City comes into possession of any waste as a result of a response to a release, ownership continues to vest in the person owning the waste at the time of the release. (Prior Code § 7-8-3)