934.01 Definitions.
934.02 Franchise for collection contractor.
934.03 Insurance required for collection contractor.
934.04 Performance bond required for collection contractor.
934.05 Service and weekly collection mandatory.
934.06 Billing and collection.
934.07 Regulations for multiple dwellings and commercial establishments.
934.08 Storage of residential solid waste and recyclable materials collection containers.
934.09 Antiscavenging clause.
934.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Vehicle loads dropping, leaking, etc. - see TRAF . 339.08
Littering, deposit of refuse - see GEN. OFF. 521.08
Collection and disposal generally - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 933
The following definitions are hereby adopted for the purpose of this chapter:
(a) “Collection contractor" means an individual or entity selected by the City for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials generated at residential units, and City facilities.
(b) "Recyclable materials" means solid waste that is, or may be, collected, sorted, cleansed, treated, or reconstituted for return to commence. Recyclable materials include, but are not limited to: corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspaper, fiber materials, glass containers, steel containers, aluminum.
(c) “Resident" means an adult occupant, owner or tenant of a residential unit.
(d) "Residential Unit" means all occupied residential dwellings within the corporate limits of the City, including residences of three (3) units or less, single-family homes, condominiums, or town homes.
(Ord. 15-3. Passed 1-19-15.)
(e) “Solid waste” means unwanted residual or semi-solid material resulting from Residential Units or community operations, but excluding earth or material from construction, mining or demolition operations, or other waste materials of the type that would normally be included in demolition debris, non-toxic foundry sand, slag and other substances that are not harmful to public health. “Solid Waste” does not include any material that is an infectious or hazardous waste.
(Ord. 15-15. Passed 4-6-15.)
(a) In accordance with Section 3.01(9) of the Charter, the City shall authorize the issuance of a franchise by contract to a person, firm or corporation designated as the collection contractor after advertising and receiving bids, as required by law, for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials generated at residential units and for a period not to exceed five years, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The franchise shall entitle the holder thereof to be the only collector of solid waste and recyclable materials for hire from residential units in the City, unless the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials is incidental to the primary service for hire, such as remodeling services.
(c) A franchise may be terminated by the City if any franchise fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the contract issuing the franchise, or any other ordinance promulgated by Council. (Ord. 15-3. Passed 1-19-15.)
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