5.40.085 Recycling programs – Low-density residential, High-density residential.
Collection of recyclable solid waste from
(1) low-density residences shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this sub-section (1).
(a) The solid waste collector shall deliver recycling containers to all low-density residences within the city. Containers shall be capable of holding all materials to be collected
(i) Materials may be commingled or segregated as preferred by the solid waste collector.
(ii) Set-outs that the solid waste collector determines are contaminated or improperly commingled shall not be collected, but shall be tagged by the solid waste collector with instructions for proper preparation. If the uncollected material is not properly prepared at the time of a following collection of recyclables, then it shall be collected the same as other solid waste.
(iii) Materials placed in recycling containers shall remain the property of the generator until such materials are collected by the solid waste collector. Removal of such materials from these containers by persons without the permission of the generator shall be deemed a civil infraction.
(iv) Containers provided by a solid waste collector shall remain at the assigned premises and unauthorized removal shall be deemed a civil infraction.
(b) Recyclable collection shall be offered at least once every two weeks.
(c) Collected materials will be recycled unless market conditions make recycling impossible or not feasible.
(d) Recycling containers supplied by a solid waste collector shall be owned by and be the property of the solid waste collector. The cost of recycling containers shall be included in the collection tariff. Containers damaged by the solid waste collector shall be replaced and delivered by the solid waste collector at no cost to the customer. All containers furnished under circumstances other than those previously described herein shall be provided to a customer at a price equal to the solid waste collector's current cost, including any shipping and handling charges, and taxes, and the customer shall be responsible for paying these costs.
(e) The solid waste collector shall incorporate information on the prevention of container theft and damage in its promotional materials.
(f) The solid waste collector shall structure its tariffs so that,
(i) a “mini-can” (20 gallon) weekly solid waste collection service is established; and,
(ii) all low-density residences are rate-paying participants in order to minimize the cost to all residents, regardless of whether they make use of the service. Use of the service is not required; however, such non-use shall not reduce or eliminate recyclable collection service rates.
(2) high-density residences shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this sub-section (2)
(a) The solid waste collector shall contact each person in charge of a premises occupied by high-density residences in the city to determine the amount, type, and location of recycling containers to be delivered to said premises. The solid waste collector shall deliver recycling containers to each premises where the person in charge of the premises has requested them.
(i) Materials may be commingled or segregated as preferred by the solid waste collector.
(ii) Set-outs that the solid waste collector determines are contaminated or improperly commingled may be either collected as recyclable material or solid waste at the discretion of the solid waste collector.
(iii) Materials placed in recycling containers shall remain the property of the person in charge of a premises until such materials are collected by the solid waste collector. Removal of such materials from these containers by persons without the permission of the person in charge of a premises shall be deemed a civil infraction.
(iv) Containers provided by a solid waste collector shall remain at the assigned premises and unauthorized removal shall be deemed a civil infraction.
(b) Recyclable collection shall be offered at least once each month.
(c) Collected materials will be recycled unless market conditions make recycling impossible or not feasible.
(d) Recycling containers supplied by a solid waste collector shall be owned by and be the property of the solid waste collector. The cost of recycling containers shall be included in the collection tariff. Containers damaged by the solid waste collector shall be replaced and delivered by the solid waste collector at no cost to the customer. All containers furnished under circumstances other than those previously described herein shall be provided to the person in charge of a premises at a price equal to the solid waste collector's current cost, including any shipping and handling charges, and taxes, and the person in charge of a premises shall be responsible for paying these costs.
(e) During the months of January and August each year, the solid waste collector shall distribute to all premises occupied by high-density residences written materials designed to promote recycling in high-density residences and to instruct occupants of high-density residences as to the proper means of participating in the recycling program.
(f) The solid waste collector shall structure its tariffs so that all persons in charge of premises occupied by high-density residences are rate-paying participants in order to minimize the cost to all persons required to subscribe for this service, regardless of whether they make use of the service. Use of the service is not required; however, such non-use shall not reduce or eliminate recyclable collection service rates. (Ord. 12-9 §2, 2012; Ord. 95-21 §3, 1995).