(a) General Provisions. Solid waste collection and removal services for all residential units within the City limits shall be provided by the City and only in the manner and the extent provided in this article. Such collection, removal and disposal of solid waste shall be performed by the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works.
(Ord. 0-1586. Passed 3-13-18.)
(b) Establishment of a Residential Recycling Program.
(1) There is hereby established a recycling program for the mandatory source separation, separate collection and recycling of at least three designated recyclable materials from all persons from whom municipal waste is connected by or on behalf of the City.
(2) Collection of recyclable materials pursuant to this section shall be made once per week. The Department of Public Works shall prescribe the days and hours for collection and removal of recyclable materials.
(3) All residents receiving municipal waste collection services by or on behalf of the City shall source separate all designated recyclable materials commingled into a recycling container in the manner designated by Section 955.18 and shall place such recyclables for collection at a place, in a manner and at such times as designated by the City.
(4) Designated recyclables for the recycling program established pursuant to this section shall be provided by the Department of Public Works or its designee from the following list of materials: all plastics with the logo 1 and 2, glass beverage bottles, bimetal and aluminum beverage containers, tin cans, newsprint, slicks, computer paper, bonded paper and cardboard.
(5) The City reserves the right to add or remove an item or items from its designated list at any time upon notification of the public.
(6) Special recycling containers shall be provided to each property owner and/or tenant free of charge. A replacement fee of seven dollars ($7.00) shall be charged if a recycling container must be replaced. Containers shall be distributed in accordance with Department of Public Works regulations. If there are more recyclables than can be held in one container, place recyclables in a paper bag, cardboard box or small container clearly marked "RECYCLABLES".
(7) Under the direction of the Public Works Director, a comprehensive public information and education program shall be established covering the importance and benefits of recycling. (Ord. 0-645. Passed 2-11-92.)