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It is the intent of the County Board of Commissioners that there is no mandatory recycling plan established in the county in the absence of voter petition and election; therefore, participation in this plan shall be voluntary.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Any discarded materials resulting from handling, processing, storage or consumption of food.
GLASS. Food grade glass bottles, jars and containers and does not include window glass, drinking glasses, Pyrex, chemical bottles, lightbulbs or other non-container glass.
GOOD FAITH. Reasonable efforts to adhere to the policies, standards and rules of this chapter.
HAZARDOUS WASTE/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Those wastes or substances defined by statute as being hazardous.
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES. Automotive and related batteries that are comprised of lead plates with an acid electrolyte and does not include nickel-cadmium batteries, dry cell (flashlight) batteries or batteries used in calculators, watches, hearing aids or similar devices.
MAGAZINES. Glossy print materials including catalogs.
MAJOR APPLIANCE. Residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven refrigerator, furnace, boiler, humidifier, stove, water heater or any other item commonly referred to as a household good.
METAL CANS. Tin coated steel cans, bi-metal cans and aluminum cans used for food and other non-hazardous materials, but excluding aerosol cans and cans that held paint, paint-related products, pesticides or other toxic or hazardous substances.
NEWSPAPERS. Matter printed on newsprint including daily or weekly publications and advertising materials but excludes glossy paper, magazines, catalogs or other similar materials.
NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. All items of waste not recyclable except hazardous waste or hazardous substances.
OVERSIZE AND BULKY WASTE. Large items such as furniture, mattresses, carpeting, construction or demolition of materials of substantial dimensions, brush and other large items whose proportions are not easily reduced.
PREPARATION STANDARDS. Criteria provided establishing acceptable good faith limits for introduction of materials into the recycling center involving transport to the recycling center
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL. Identified materials meeting preparation standards and shall include the following: aluminum cans; glass; paper; cardboard; and plastic. Also other materials determined to have economical markets available.
REFUSE. Combustible and non-combustible materials, including, but not limited to: paper products, wood, metal, glass, cloth and products thereof in unrecoverable conditions; litter and street rubbish not including yard waste; uncontaminated ashes; and building materials such as wood, concrete, glass, plaster and other intermixed materials produced in construction or demolition of structures.
TIRES. Any rubber tires from vehicles, farm equipment and the like.
WASTE OIL. Any contaminated petroleum-derived or synthetic oil including, but not limited to, the following: engine and other mechanical lubricants; hydraulic and transmission fluid; metalworking fluid; insulating fluid; and/or coolant.
WASTE TIRES. A tire that is no longer usable for its original intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris, including vegetative material.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)
In accordance with this chapter, the county recycling center will accept the following items:
(A) Recyclables such as cardboard, paper, food grade glass, magazines, metal cans, aluminum cans, newspapers and any other recyclable material;
(B) Garbage;
(C) Major appliances;
(D) Waste tires, so long as the tire is whole. The recycling center will not take portions of tires or tires with major cuts;
(E) Television consoles;
(F) Computer towers/monitors. The recycling center is not responsible for the removal of any sensitive or personal information contained on the computer. It is the responsibility of the owner to remove such data prior to recycling;
(G) Mattresses/boxsprings;
(H) Furniture such as chairs and couches;
(I) Roofing shingles;
(J) Construction debris; and
(K) Lead acid batteries.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)
In accordance with this chapter, the county recycling center will not accept the following items:
(A) Paint;
(B) Refuse;
(C) Waste oil;
(D) Yard waste;
(E) Oversize and bulky waste;
(F) Hazardous waste or hazardous substance; and
(G) Light bulbs: all styles.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)
(A) All materials shall be separated according to their type.
(B) Persons shall make good faith efforts to ensure recyclables and recycling containers are well-drained and reasonably clean.
(C) Caps from containers shall be removed.
(D) Recyclables shall be bagged or otherwise contained and shall not exceed 50 pounds in weight.
(E) All garbage must be properly bagged. No loose garbage will be accepted.
(F) Hard book covers must be removed prior to recycling.
(G) The county recycling center reserves the right to refuse any item or customer for failure to abide by the provisions of this section.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
Item | Fee |
Item | Fee |
Boxsprings | $10 |
Chair | $5 |
Computer towers/monitors | $10 |
Construction debris - no hazardous materials | |
Large truck-debris not exceeding height of bed | $40* |
Medium truck-debris not exceeding height of bed | $30* |
Small track-debris not exceeding height of bed | $20* |
Trailer | $40* |
Truck and trailer | $60* |
Garbage | |
33 gallon or less | $1 per bag |
33 gallon or more | $2 per bag |
Major appliances | No charge |
Mattresses | $10 |
Passenger tires (over 19 in.) | $5 |
Passenger tires (up to 19 in.) | $2 |
Shingles | $40 per sq. yd. |
Sofa/loveseat | $10 |
Televisions-all sizes | $15 |
Tractor tires | $10 |
* Any loads exceeding 6 inches or more above bed height will be charged an additional $20 | |
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015)
Persons (including persons employed by the county recycling center) shall not pilfer recyclables or disturb recyclables once those materials are placed for collection. All recyclable materials placed for collection pursuant to this chapter shall hereupon become the property of the county. Only persons authorized by the county shall collect or handle recyclable materials once those materials have been placed appropriately for collection.
(BC Ord. 2015-00014, passed 7-6-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99
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