953.18 COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.
   (a)   Residences: Persons shall separate the following into two (2) separate containers from garbage generated at residences and shall store the materials until they are collected for recycling:
      (1)   All aluminum cans, steel and tin-plated steel food/beverage cans, all plastics as defined previously herein;
      (2)   Paper, newspaper, boxboard, office mix paper, magazines and junk mail.
   (b)   All residents receiving municipal waste collection services by or on behalf of the City shall source separate all designated recyclable materials into a recycling bin or clear plastic bag and place for collection in a manner defined in Section 953.17.
   (c)   Recycling bins shall be provided to each property owner and/or tenant free of charge. A replacement fee of $10.00 shall be charged if a recycling bin must be replaced.
   (d)   An owner, landlord, or agent of an owner or landlord of a multi-family dwelling with four or more units shall be deemed to have complied with its separation responsibilities if it establishes a collection system at each such property. Unless specifically approved by the Director of Public Works, the collection system shall include separate suitable receptacle specifically for collection and storing the separated recyclable materials which tenants have deposited, and written instructions to the occupants concerning the use and availability of the collection system. The receptacle shall be clearly marked as designated for only for recyclable materials and shall be placed in a location easily accessible to the tenants. Separate receptacles shall be provided and marked to enable the tenant to separate recyclables. Owners, landlords, or agents of owners or landlords who provide a collection system under this section shall not be liable for non-compliance of occupants of their buildings.
   (e)   Commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental establishments and community activities by public or private agencies or individuals include but are not limited to fairs, bazaars, festivals, socials, picnics, performances and organized sporting events attended by 200 or more individuals per day. Commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental establishments and community activities shall separate the following into two (2) separate containers:
      (1)   Aluminum cans, steel and tin-plated steel food/beverage cans and all plastics as defined previously herein;
      (2)   Paper, newspaper, boxboard, office mix paper, magazines and junk mail.
   (f)   An owner, landlord or agent of an owner or landlord of a commercial establishment that leases its premises to other such establishments shall be deemed to have complied with its separation responsibilities if it establishes a collection system meeting the requirements of the collection system for multi-family dwellings described in subsection (d) herein.
(Ord. 2004-38. Passed 11-15-04.)