A. All Solid Waste Generators Responsible for Compliance.
Each generator shall be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating its compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
B. Recycling and Organics Collection Required.
Each generator shall subscribe to a level of service with the franchised hauler that is sufficient to handle the volume of Recyclable Materials and Organic Waste generated or accumulated on the premises. Additionally, each generator shall ensure the proper separation of Solid Waste, as established by the franchised hauler, by placing each type of material in designated containers or containers, and ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, visitors, and other persons on site conduct proper separation of Solid Waste.
C. Implementation.
Each generator shall use containers provided by the franchised hauler to collect and store Recyclable Materials and Organic Waste, and shall designate areas to collect and/or store these materials. Each generator shall prominently post and maintain one or more signs in maintenance or work areas or common areas where Recyclable Materials and Organic Waste are collected and/or stored that specify the materials to be recycled and how to recycle such material. The City shall notify and instruct generators in writing of applicable recycling and Organic Waste requirements. Upon request by generators, the City will also provide outreach and training to commercial generator employees and tenants regarding what materials are required to be recycled and how to recycle such material. Additionally:
1. The City Manager shall annually work with the franchised hauler to identify generators subject to the requirements in this Ordinance.
2. The City Manager shall review franchised hauler data to confirm whether all commercial generators are compliant with the requirements of this Ordinance by reviewing subscription levels of Garbage, Organic Waste and recycling collection services. Those generators who do not subscribe to the required collection services with the franchised hauler will be notified of the requirement to subscribe Organic Waste and Recyclable Materials.
3. The City Manager shall work with the franchised hauler to conduct site visits with select commercial generators each year, covering all commercial generators every five years, in order to document whether generators participate in the required recycling and Organic Waste collection programs (not just subscribe) and are therefore in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
4. The City Manager shall annually work with any non-compliant generators in order to bring them into compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance by providing outreach, education, and technical assistance to facilitate compliance.
5. All generators shall be responsible for ensuring and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this Chapter within 30 days of notification of non- compliance. Failure to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance shall be cause for enforcement.
(Ord. MC-1566, 12-01-21; Ord. MC-1431, 11-10-16)