741.01 Definitions.
741.02 Collection hours.
741.03 Storage.
741.04 Design of waste containers.
741.05 Collection equipment.
741.06 Collection frequency.
741.07 Collection management.
741.08 Placement of receptacles.
741.09 Removal of empty receptacles.
741.10 Bundled trash.
741.11 Unlawful deposits.
741.12 Collection of discarded household goods.
741.13 Storage of discarded household goods and other items prohibited.
741.14 Commercial waste collectors.
741.15 Individual collection prohibited.
741.16 Uncollected garbage declared a nuisance.
741.17 Rates charged for collection.
741.18 Yard bag provision effective date.
741.19 Discarded materials (or receptacle contents) as property of collecting agent or refuse hauler.
741.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Collection and disposal of garbage - see Ohio R.C. 715.43, 717.01
Employment of scavengers - see Ohio R.C. 3707.39
Disposal and transportation upon public ways - see Ohio R.C. 3767.20 et seq.
Vehicle loads dropping, sifting, leaking - see TRAF. 339.08
Littering - see GEN. OFF. 521.08
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Collection” means the act of removing solid waste, or recyclable materials which have been separated or co-mingled for the purpose of recycling, from any zoning lot located within the Municipality.
(b) “Commercial solid waste” means all types of solid wastes generated by stores, offices, restaurants, warehouses, institutions, residence located on a zoning lot with more than three dwelling units, and other non-manufacturing activities excluding residential and industrial wastes.
(c) “Compactor collection vehicle” means a vehicle with an enclosed body containing mechanical devices that convey solid waste into the main compartment of the body and compress it into a smaller volume of greater density.
(d) “Curb collection” means collection of solid waste and recyclable materials placed adjacent to a street curb or alley right-of-way line.
(e) “Residences” means all dwellings within the City except:
(1) Dwellings located in the same building with nonresidential uses for which collection service is carried out in conjunction with service for the nonresidential use.
(2) Dwellings located on the same zoning lot with more than four residential units.
(3) Businesses, institutions, schools, industries and other nonresidential uses except as provided herein.
(f) “Residential solid waste” means the wastes generated by the normal activities of households, located on zoning lots with no more than three dwelling units, including, but not limited to, food wastes, rubbish, ashes and bulky wastes.
(g) “Residential rubbish” means all rags, glass, crockery, bottles, metal food cans, paper, household refuse, newspaper, magazines, cardboard (broken down and bundled) and other similar items.
(h) “Yard rubbish” means all materials which grow on the property of residences which is to be disposed of, such as grass clippings, weeds, leaves, plants, wood shavings, sawdust, garden trash, clippings from hedges and shrubs, branches under one inch in diameter from trees and bushes and small roots and stumps under one inch in diameter.
(i) “Recycling materials” means clean packing materials such as cardboard boxes, paper, newspapers, aluminum and metal cans, plastics, glass and similar materials which can be rejuvenated or return to pulp mills for reconstitution. No material to be dumped or incinerated shall be considered as recycling materials.
(j) “Discarded household goods” means furniture, springs and mattresses, stoves, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, water heaters, toys, porcelain, carpeting (bundled and tied not to exceed three square feet per bundle), leather rubber products (excluding tires), and excessive fruit from trees on residential property and other similar items. Excluded items from discarded household goods shall be garbage, dirt, stones, fruit from farms or orchards, broken concrete and other refuse from repairs, alterations and new construction of buildings and sidewalks, tree limbs over thirty-six inches in length, tree trunks, stumps and debris from commercial or industrial establishments.
(Ord. 790. Passed 5-26-87; Ord. 881. Passed 2-6-90.)
No person utilizing a compactor collection vehicle (contractor) shall collect commercial or residential solid waste, including curb collection, within the Municipality other than as follows:
(a) All residential garbage and rubbish shall be collected from residences once each week. A special collection between January 2 and January 15 of each year shall be held for collection of Christmas trees unless this requirement is waived by the City Manager.
(b) No collection of residential garbage, rubbish or discarded goods shall begin before 7:00 a.m. or continue after 6:00 p.m. without approval of the City Manager.
(c) The Contractor is responsible for scheduling collection days and is responsible for making the collections on such days. Any subsequent changes in the collection schedule shall be noted by publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the City, by mail or by hand delivery, to each residential unit.
(d) No collection shall be made on any Sunday, or Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor or Thanksgiving Day. If collections are not made on any holiday, the Contractor shall catch up with the regular schedule within five working days.
(e) It shall be the duty of the Contractor to give advance notice of collection days and of any subsequent change in schedules by either publication of such notice at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation, by mail or by hand delivery to each residence. (Ord. 956. Passed 1-19-93.)
In addition to all other requirements:
(a) All solid wastes, while awaiting collection, shall be stored in such a manner that they do not constitute a fire, health, or safety hazard or provide food or harborage for vectors, and shall be contained or bundled so as not to result in spillage. When containers for residential garbage are not at the curb for collection, they shall be stored in the garage of the residential structure or at the rear of the residential structure adjacent to the structure. All solid waste containing food wastes shall be securely stored in covered or closed containers which are non-absorbent leakproof, durable, easily cleanable, if reusable, and destined for safe handing. Containers shall be of an adequate size and in sufficient numbers to contain all food wastes, rubbish, and ashes that a residence or other establishment generates in the period of time between collections. Containers shall be maintained in a clean condition so that they do not constitute a nuisance, and to retard the harborage, feeding and breeding of vectors. When serviced, storage containers should be emptied completely of all solid waste.
(Ord. 1261. Passed 7-8-02.)
(b) Storage of bulky wastes while awaiting collection shall include, but is not limited to removing all doors from large household appliances and covering the item(s) to reduce the problems of an attractive nuisance, and the accumulation of solid waste and water in and around the bulky item(s).
(c) All storage of commercial solid waste and containers while awaiting collection, not located within a fully enclosed building or structure, shall be completely enclosed by a solid wall, solid fence and solid gate not less than six feet in height.
(d) No owner or person in possession or in charge of any premises located within the Municipality shall maintain or permit the storage thereon of any solid wastes except while awaiting the next regular periodic collection and then only in accordance with the provisions of the Codified Ordinances, nor shall such owner or person fail to provide for the collection of solid wastes as provided by the Codified Ordinances.
(e) All recyclable materials while waiting collection, shall be stored in such a manner that they do not constitute a fire, health or safety hazard or provide food or harborage for vectors, and shall be contained so as not to result in spillage. All recyclable materials shall be cleaned and rinsed and put in a 20-gallon container for recyclable or co-mingled materials that is the official recycling container as designated by the City.
It shall be the duty of each person to insure that yard rubbish is not placed in solid waste or the recycling container that is set out for curb-side collection.
(1) Bags specifically designated for yard rubbish purchased from the refuse hauler at a cost not to exceed the yard bag rate set by Council, per Section 741.17 and the refuse hauler may contract with anybody to supply yard bags.
(2) The refuse hauler may refuse collection of any yard waste not disposed of in the manner prescribed in this section.
(3) The refuse hauler may refuse collection of any otherwise acceptable residential solid waste where the approved container also contains yard rubbish.
(4) The refuse hauler may refuse collection of any yard bag which contains material which is not yard waste.
(Ord. 881. Passed 2-6-90.)
(a) Reusable waste containers and recycling containers shall be constructed of corrosion resistant metal or other materials which will not absorb water, grease or oil. The containers shall be leakproof, including sides, seams and bottoms and be durable enough to withstand anticipated usage without rusting, cracking or deforming in a manner that would impair servicability. The interior of the container shall be smooth without interior projections or rough seams which would make it difficult to clean or interfere with its emptying. The exterior of the container should be safe for handling with no cracks, holes or jagged edges. Containers should be stored on a firm, level, well drained surface which is large enough to accommodate all of the containers and which is maintained in a clean spillage-free condition.
(b) Reusable waste containers which are emptied manually shall have a capacity of no more than thirty-five gallons (132.5L) in volume, and reusable recycling containers which are emptied manually shall have a capacity of no more than 20 gallons in volume, and shall not exceed seventy-five pounds (34.05 kg) when filled, unless they are mounted on casters and can be serviced by being rolled to the collection vehicle and tilted for emptying. The containers shall be constructed with rounded edges and tapered sides with the larger diameter at the top of the container to facilitate discharge of the solid waste by gravity. Containers shall have two handles or bails located directly opposite one another on the sides of the container. Containers shall have covers which are tight-fitting to resist the intrusion of water and vectors, and should be equipped with a suitable handle. Containers shall be designed so that they cannot be tipped over easily, and shall be capable of being serviced without the collector coming into physical contact with the solid waste.
(Ord. 881. Passed 2-6-90.)
(c) Reusable waste containers which are emptied mechanically shall be designed or equipped to prevent spillage or leakage during onsite storage, collection or transport. The container shall be easily cleanable and designed to allow easy access for depositing the waste and removing it by gravity or by mechanical means. The containers shall be easily accessible to the collection vehicle in an area which can safely accommodate the dimensions and weight of the vehicle.
(d) Single-use plastic and paper bags shall meet the National Sanitation Foundation Standard No. 31 for polyethylene refuse bags and Standard No. 32 for paper refuse bags, respectively. However, such bags do not need to have been certified by the National Sanitation Foundation. Single-use bags containing food wastes shall be stored within the confines of a building or container between collection periods. (Ord. 790. Passed 5-26-87.)
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