927.01 Definitions.
927.02 Containers required.
927.03 Containers to be furnished to tenants.
927.04 Removal and replacement of lids.
927.05 Sanitary condition required.
927.06 Large containers for bulk collections.
927.07 Noncombustible refuse not segregated.
927.08 Garbage to be drained and wrapped.
927.09 Responsibility for removal.
927.10 Environmental Services Department sole collection exception.
927.11 Frequency of collection.
927.12 Collection charges.
927.13 Reports required.
927.14 Delinquency; service stoppage; nuisance.
927.15 Disposition of dead animals.
927.16 Environmental Services Department not responsible for lost articles.
927.17 Rules and regulations.
927.18 Type of collection services provided.
927.19 Location of containers, bags and bundles for collection.
927.20 Complaints.
927.21 Temporary suspension of service; reinstatement.
927.22 Leaves and biodegradable bags.
927.23 Notice of surcharges.
927.24 Right of appeal.
927.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Collection and disposal of garbage - see Ohio R.C. 715.43, 717.01
Vehicle loads dropping, sifting, leaking - see TRAF. 339.08
Creating rat harborages - see GEN. OFF. 521.15
Littering - see GEN. OFF. 521.08
Prohibited deposit of refuse in sewers - see S.U. & P.S. 923.03
As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed herein, unless otherwise provided.
(a) "Garbage, Trash, Rubbish and Refuse" shall include:
(1) Any and all waste material generated from ordinary residential living including, but not limited to: products made of paper, glass, plastic, metal, cloth, wood and wood products, rugs and carpeting tied and bundled in lengths of no longer than four (4) feet and not to exceed two (2) cubic yards in dimension.
(2) Any and all waste materials generated from the preparation or consumption of food materials including, but not limited to: those from animal, vegetable, fish or fowl remains.
(3) Any and all waste materials generated from the ordinary maintenance of the outside premises including, but not limited to: grass clippings, shrubs, leaves and tree clippings. Any vegetation greater than two (2) feet in length must be tied in bundles and not exceed four (4) feet in length or be greater than two (2) cubic yards in overall dimensions and any amount of these items in excess of two (2) cubic yards will be charged an additional fee for each two (2) cubic yards or parts thereof. Two (2) cubic yards is equivalent to four (4) containers of ninety-six gallon capacity.
(4) Household Furnishings including, but not limited to: stuffed chairs couches, recliners, beds and mattresses, chest of drawers, vanities, box springs: armoires, china closets, book cases, TV cabinets, tables and chairs, dressers, TV or coffee tables, large lamps, porch and patio furniture. For sanitary reasons, all mattresses and box springs must be securely wrapped in heavy plastic and sealed.
(5) The following are excluded from the definition of garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish:
A. Construction Debris as defined by the Ohio Environmental Protection Act.
B. Hazardous or Environmental Waste as defined in the U.S. EPA Environmental and Hazardous Waste Codes.
C. Tires from any of the following: motorized vehicles, bicycles, wagons, trailers and any vehicle or equipment using rubberized tires as a mode of movement for that item. These items are not part of the waste stream and are not permitted to be placed in any container or disposed of through the waste system. Any resident/customer that attempts to dispose of tire(s) in any container herein mentioned and subsequently dumped by the Environmental Services Department will be subject to all applicable civil and criminal charges for illegal dumping and that fines arising from civil violations of The Warren Codified ordinances will be placed on the Utility Service Account.
D. Bulk Waste, Bulk Waste shall include the following: Household appliances including, but not limited to: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, microwave ovens, compactors, televisions, stereo equipment, computers and computer accessories, such as printers, monitors, keyboards etc., hot water tanks, furnaces, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, sump pumps or workout equipment.
(b) "Container(s)" shall mean the 96 or 64 gallon carts furnished to each dwelling unit by, the City of Warren. The weight of any container and its contents shall not exceed sixty (60) pounds. Cardboard boxes, paper barrels or plastic bags are not suitable as containers for the purposes of this Ordinance and are prohibited for use as containers.
(c) "Roll-off' means a movable container or dumpster with a capacity of 6, 10, 15 or 20 cubic yards used for the purpose of removing those items listed in subsection (a)(4) hereof and any other items too large for regular garbage pickup except for any materials deemed to be "Hazardous Waste" or "Construction Debris".
(d) "Residential Unit" means any dwelling used as a single or multiple family home wherein residents of one or more families maintain a household. A residential unit shall be deemed as occupied when either water, electricity, gas or other utility services are supplied thereto. Single family homes and individual dwelling units within a multiple dwelling unit shall be considered as one residential unit for billing purposes.
(e) "Head of Household" means any adult (over eighteen years of age) with authority to make decisions.
(Ord. 12721-17. Passed 5-24-17.)
(a) Every person in possession, charge or control of any premises shall be issued a City furnished container so as to adequately house the residential refuse generated by the dwelling. The container is issued to that address and will remain on said premises in the event of the sale of the property or vacating of said property by the owner or occupant.
(b) Every person in possession, charge or control of any premises shall be required to use the City furnished container. All refuse including plastic, paper or cloth bags shall be put into the container. No bag shall be permitted outside the container. If the container becomes full, a second container must be used.
(c) The occupant shall be responsible for following the instructions imprinted on the container regarding cautions and upkeep of the container.
(d) The occupant shall be responsible for the cost of any container or container parts which are damaged through negligence or willful acts. The costs are as follows:
Container | $55.00 |
Lid | $15.00 |
Axle | $10.00 |
Wheels | $5.00 each |
Any amounts charged to the occupant will be added to the City of Warren Utility Services Bill.
(e) Containers which are declared unfit or useless by the Environmental Services Manager or his/her designee, shall be replaced with a new container at the expense of the owner or occupant.
(f) If a City furnished container is stolen from the premises while at the curb for collection and at the proper time as described in Section 927.20, and a proper police report is filed by the occupant of the premises, the City will replace the container at no charge to the occupant. If the container is stolen any other time or from any other location on the premises, the occupant will be required to pay the replacement cost of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) as previously described.
(Ord. 12721-17. Passed 5-24-17.)
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