A. It is the purpose and intent of this article to ensure the proper management of solid waste, recyclable material, organic material, and bulky items generated at businesses, non-residential properties, and multi-family residential properties in the city.
B. It is the further purpose and intent of this article to provide a mechanism for the implementation of recycling programs for businesses, non-residential properties, and multi-family residential properties within the city and thereby enable the city to meet and maintain the solid waste diversion requirements set forth in the California Public Resources Code section 41780(a)(2), by:
1. Requiring businesses, non-residential properties, and multi-family residential properties in the city to keep recyclable materials and organic material separate from solid waste for recycling;
2. Requiring businesses, non-residential properties, and multi-family residential properties to provide for the collection of recyclable materials and organic materials; and
3. Requiring businesses, non-residential properties, and multi-family residential properties to inform their employees, tenants, and residents concerning all recycling requirements.
C. It is also the purpose and intent of this article to provide for the uniform regulation of business, non-residential property, and multi-family residential property recycling and for the collection of recyclable materials and organic materials in the city. (Ord. 2023-0024 § 61; Ord. 2021-0003 § 15)