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CHAPTER 23
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
ARTICLE I. GARBAGE AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL
23 -1
Definitions
23 -2
Intent
23 -3
Recycling Required
23 -4
Separation requirements Exempted
23 -5
Care of Separated Recyclable Materials
23 -6
Prohibition on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling
23 -7
Standards of Service
23 -8
Point of Storage and Point of Collection.
23 -9
General Requirements
23 -10
Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Multifamily Dwellings
23 -11
Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Non Residential
Properties
23 -12
Littering Prohibited.
23 -13
Private Collections
23 -14
Reporting Requirements.
23 -15
Non - Resident Refuse Disposal Prohibited
23 -16
Inspection Authority
23 -17
Dumping Grounds Regulations
23 -18
Penalties
SECTION 23 -1 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply unless a different meaning appears from the context.
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Facilities and
(A) "Appliance" means a residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer,
dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator or stove, residential and commercial
furnaces, boilers, dehumidifiers, and water heaters.
(B) "Bi -metal container" means a container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made primarily of a
combination of steel and aluminum.
(C) "Cart" means City of Oshkosh containers available through the Sanitation Division which
are collected by automated collection vehicles.
(D) "Electronics" includes but is not limited to: computers and computer peripherals, monitors,
televisions and other video display devices, fax machines, DVD and VCR players, printers
and cell phones. State of Wisconsin DNR list of banned electronics to be the determining
factor as to what can be legally collected as trash.
(E) "Foam polystyrene packaging" means packaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies
one of the following criteria:
(1) is designed for serving food or beverages;
(2) consists of loose particles intended to fill space and cushion the packaged article in a
shipping container; or
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(3) consists of rigid materials shaped to hold and cushion the packaged article in a shipping
container
(F) "Garbage" means discarded materials resulting from the handling, processing, preparation, storage,
cooking and consumption of food, and discarded animal feces.
(G) "Hazardous substance" means any substance or combination of substances which may cause or
significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or
incapacitating reversible illness or which may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to
human health or the environment. This term includes, but is not limited to, pesticides and
substances which are toxic, corrosive, flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers or explosives, as
determined by the Department of Natural Resources
(H) "Institutional' means a non - profit establishment for public use including but not limited to the
following: structures owned or operated by the county, state or federal government, or any
subdivision thereof, excluding property owned or operated by the City of Oshkosh; a University
school; hospital; church; or care facility for the elderly or disabled.
(1) "Medical waste" means infectious waste and those containers, packages and materials that contain
infectious waste or that are from a treatment area and are mixed with infectious waste.
(J) "Multiple dwelling" means residential structures with more than four dwelling units located within a
structure or a complex of structures with at least one structure in the complex consisting of more
than four dwelling units.
(K) "Plastic container" means an individual, separate and rigid bottle, can, jar or carton, made from
plastic, except for a blister pack as defined in Sec. 100.33(1)(c), Wis. Stats., as may be amended
from time to time, that is originally used to contain a product that is the subject of retail sales defined
in Sec. 100.30(2)(h), Wis. Stats., as may be amended from time to time.
(L) "Recyclable material" means material in solid waste for which there exists a commercially
demonstrated processing or manufacturing technology which uses the material as a raw material.
(M) "Refuse" means all matters produced from industrial or community life, subject to decomposition, not
defined as sewage or wastewater. This term does not include appliances, stones, concrete, dirt,
plaster, tires, batteries, antifreeze, automotive engine waste oil, yard waste and building, demolition
materials, and recyclables.
(N) 'Residential' means (1) a structure consisting of no more than four dwelling units as that term is
defined within chapter 30 of this code(2) a complex of structures with each structure in the complex
consisting of no more than 4 dwelling units, or (3) a condominium association.
(0) "Solid waste" means garbage, refuse, recyclable materials and all other discarded or salvageable
solid materials, including solid waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial and agricultural
operations, and from domestic use and public service activities.
(P) "Yard waste" means leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris and brush including clean
woody vegetative material no greater than three (3) inches in diameter. This term does not include
yard and garden debris and brush in excess of three (3) inches in diameter, stumps, roots or shrubs
with intact root balls.
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SECTION 23 -2 Intent
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It is intended by this Chapter to establish regulations that reduce the amount of solid waste and other
disposables in landfills and thus protect the public health and welfare and the environment. It is further
intended by this Chapter to comply with mandatory recycling legislation and implementing regulations
enacted by the State of Wisconsin, including Chapter 159 of the Wisconsin Statutes as may be amended
from time to time. To the extent permitted by law, this Chapter is intended to serve as a municipal waste
flow control ordinance in conjunction with program activities of Winnebago County and its Solid Waste
Management Board. The provisions concerning recyclable materials are intended to become effective on
January 1, 1992, or as soon thereafter as Winnebago County can accept such materials. The City
administration may establish further regulations designating effective dates for particular areas of the City to
phase -in implementation of this chapter.
SECTION 23 -3 Recycling Required
All occupants of buildings, both residential and non - residential, shall separate for recycling the following
materials as designated and publicized for recycling by the Director of Public Works:
Single Stream Blue Cart Items
LZ Aluminum containers
LZ Bi -Metal containers
LZ Corrugated paper or other container board
Glass containers
Magazines
Newspapers
Office paper
Ll Plastic containers labeled by SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) codes #1 & 2
(narrow neck)
Steel containers
Recyclable Items — Special Collection & / or Disposal Required
Waste Oil- see Section 23- 9(J)(1)
(2) Lead Acid Batteries- see Section 23- 9(J)(2)
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(3) Waste Tires- see Section 23- 9(J)(2)
(4) Electronics- see Section 23- 9(J)(3)
(5) Yard Waste- see Section 23 -9(K)
L61 Maior Appliance- see Section 23- 9(L)(1)
SECTION 23 -4 Separation Requirements Exempted
The separation requirements of section 23 -3 do not apply to the following:
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(1) Owners and Occupants of properties that send their post- consumer waste to a processing facility
licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in
section 23 -3 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
(2) Solid Waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel at a facility if less than 30% of the heat input to
the facility is derived from the solid waste burned as a supplemental fuel.
(3) A recyclable material specified in section 23 -3 for which a variance has been granted by the
Department of Natural Resources under s. 159.11(2m), Wis Stats. or s. NR 544.14 Wis Admin.
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SECTION 23 -5 Care of Separated Recyclable Materials
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with section 23 -3 shall
be clean and kept free of contaminants such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other non -
recyclable materials, including but not limited to household hazardous waste, medical waste, and
agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from
wind, rain, and other inclement weather conditions.
SECTION 23 -6 Prohibition on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling
No person may dispose of in a solid waste disposal facility or burn in a solid waste treatment facility any of
the materials specified in section 23 -3 which have been separated for recycling, except waste tires may be
burned with energy recovery in a solid waste treatment facility.
SECTION 23 -7 Standards of Service
(A) Residential Areas
(1) Solid waste, with the exception of recyclable materials, shall be collected once a week from
residential dwelling units according to a schedule set by the City.
(2) Recyclable materials shall be collected from residential dwelling units according to a
schedule set by the City.
(3) The City will pick up plaster and building materials at a frequency not exceeding once per
month from residential dwelling units, provided that the total amount does not exceed 35
gallons in capacity and is placed in containers, the gross weight of which does not exceed
50 pounds.
(4) Condominium associations, owners of residential units located in the downtown Business
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Improvement District and owners of residential structures containing four (4) dwelling units may
elect not to have solid waste and recyclables collected by the City for the entire condominium
association or structure. Elections by condominium associations, owners of residential units
located in the downtown Business Improvement District and owners of residential structures
containing four (4) dwelling units are applicable to the entire condominium association or
structure and may not be made on an individual basis by dwelling unit.
If the condominium association, the owner of residential units located in the downtown Business
Improvement District or the owner of a residential structure containing four (4) dwelling units
elects not to have solid waste and recyclables collected by the city, the association, the owner of
residential units located in the downtown Business Improvement District or the owner of the
residential structure shall notify the Director of Public Works by October 1 of the current year of
their election not to receive collection.
If a condominium association, the owner of residential units located in the downtown Business
Improvement District or the owner of a residential structure containing four (4) dwelling units who
has previously made an election not to have solid waste and recyclables collected by the city
elects to have collection of solid waste and recyclables by the city for the following year, the
association or owner of the structure shall notify the Direct of Public Works by October 1 of the
current year of their election to have collection done by the city for the following year(s).
(B) Multiple Dwelling Structures
(1) (renumber paragraphs (2) and (3))
(2) The City shall collect no solid waste or recyclable materials from multiple dwelling structures
or complexes.
(3) Recyclable materials shall be kept separate from other solid waste.
(C) Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Units
(1) (renumber paragraphs (2) and (3))
(2) The City shall collect no solid waste or recyclable materials from commercial, institutional
and industrial establishments.
(3) Recyclable materials shall be kept separate from other solid waste.
SECTION 23 -8 Point of Storage and Point of Collection.
(A) Storage
(1) Solid waste shall be stored to the rear of a dwelling, unless visual screening is in place
preventing containers for solid waste from being visible to the front or side of a
Property.
() Notwithstanding paragraph (A)(1) above, solid waste shall not be stored in the
followin_g locations:
(a) On any side of a building that faces a public right -of -way except alleys.
(b) On, under or alongside of a front porch, stoop, landing, accessible ramp, or
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deck fronting on the public right -of -way, or
(c) Within 15 feet of the public right -of -way except during collection time periods.
(3) Variance to this section may only be approved in writing by the Board of Public
Works.
(4) No person shall store any garbage, recycling, yard waste, refuse or any container
for any of these items in violation of this section.
(5) Pursuant to State Statutes, a special charge for collection of any items may be
imposed against any parcel or property for any items placed within the terrace or
Public right -of -way before or after scheduled collection periods.
(B) Collection
(1) All solid waste must be placed for collection on the terrace or at the edge of the roadway
in the public right -of -way area where no terrace exists.
(2) If the property owners sign a waiver and release, releasing the City from damage liability
to curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways, the City may collect solid waste from the
following private roadways: Kope Avenue, Cove Lane, Crimson Lane, Magnolia Avenue,
Indigo Drive, Virginian Street, Glenwood Drive, Glenway Drive, Glenwalk Drive,
Glenview Lane, G°e Glenshire Lane, Glenkirk Lane, Glenhurst Lane, Glenbrook
Lane, Glenayre Lane, Lakeview Court and the private roadways within Lakeview Mobile
Home Park. All solid waste must be placed for collection on the edge of the private
roadway.
(3) If the property owners sign a waiver and release, releasing the City from damage liability
to curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways, the City may collect solid waste from private
driveways in condominium associations. All solid waste must be placed for collection on
the edge of the private driveway.
(4) Solid waste shall not be placed out for collection before 4 o'clock P.M. of the day
preceding a regularly scheduled pick -up or a previously announced date for collection of
recyclable materials and containers shall be returned by the persons to the point of
storage within twelve (12) hours after collection. Containers must be set out by 7:00
a.m. on the day of collection. A collection charge
and administrative fee per occurrence will be assessed when the City must return to
collect a container set out after the regularly scheduled collection has occurred, the
amount charged to each lot or parcel of land shall be charged to the owner of the
property and if not paid shall be assessed against the real estate as a special charge
pursuant to State Statutes
(C) Solid Waste Cart Placement Recommendations
(1) Carts shall be placed within 1 foot of the curb or edge of pavement with the arrow
on the lid facing the street. Area's that have no terrace should place their cart at
the house edge of the sidewalk
(2) There must be at least 3 feet of space between the cart and other objects ie: trees,
poles, mailboxes, plantings, parked cars, and garbage/ refuse
(3) Carts that cannot be collected without causing possible damage to property or
vehicles will not be collected until the resident corrects the problem(s)
(4) Carts must remain at ground level. Durinq winter months, residents will need to
clear an area at the curb or driveway apron for cart placement. Carts placed on to
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of snow banks will not be collected.
General Requirements
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(A) All garbage shall be drained and wrapped in paper and kept in containers of galvanized iron
or other non - rusting metal, non - breakable plastic or rubber, or in plastic bags.
(1) If garbage is stored and placed upon the terrace for collection in plastic bags, such
bags shall be intended for such use, have a thickness of no less than 1.3 mils and
be properly secured. Unless such bag is designed for use with a garbage compactor,
paper sacks or bags shall not be considered an adequate container and shall not be
picked up. Bags shall not exceed thirty -five (35) gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in
weight.
(2) If garbage is placed in containers such garbage shall be placed in bags as described
in paragraph (1) above or otherwise secured in a manner which prevents the blowing
or scattering of materials from the container.
(3) Containers shall not exceed thirty -five (35) gallons in capacity or a combined weight
of fifty (50) pounds. Metal, plastic and rubber containers shall have undamaged
lifting handles. Lids shall be removed from all containers when set on the terrace for
collection.
(B) (Repealed 119107)
(C) No rear loaded containers (dumpsters) shall be allowed with the exception of Lake Rest
Lane and Municipal Properties
(D) Bulky items, such as brush less than three (3) inches in diameter, corrugated paper, floor
covering shall be tied in bundles not to exceed four (4) feet in length, nor fifty (50) pounds in
weight.
(E) Recyclables
(1) Containers
All residential dwelling units; multiple family units; commercial, institutional and
industrial establishments shall separate the containers and packaging materials
designated under section 23 -3 for recycling.
If the unit or establishment receives collection from the City, these materials shall be
placed at the street in accordance with the rules, procedures, and schedules
specified by the Board of Public Works.
(2) Paper Materials
All residential dwelling units; multiple family units; commercial, institutional and
industrial establishments shall separate the materials designated under section 23 -3
for recycling.
If the unit or establishment receives collection from the City, the paper materials
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specified above shall be placed at the street in accordance with the rules, procedures,
and schedules specified by the Board of Public Works.
(3) If such materials are not properly prepared for collection or are commingled with
other acceptable solid waste materials placed for collection, subparagraph (0) will
apply.
(F) (R€S€R Cart Exemption Program
(1) Residents that are physically unable to place their cart(s) at the curb, ma
apply for an exemption
(2) Residents must submit proof of their medical or other condition that does not
allow them to bring their cart(s) to the curb. Exemption forms maybe obtained
by contactin_g the Sanitation Division. Forms must be signed by the medical
provider and returned to the Sanitation Division Office.
Medical exemptions must be renewed annually.
(3) Exempt Residents must keep a clear pathway to the cart during inclement
weather, and secure any animals on the property during collections.
(G) (RESERVED) (Repealed 4/14/09)
(H) Ashes shall be placed in plastic bags not less than two (2) mil thickness. No more than
twenty -five (25) pounds of ashes shall be placed in each bag.
(1) Animal feces shall be properly disposed of by wrapping in paper, then placing it in a suitable
plastic disposable container.
(J) Stones, concrete, dirt, tires, batteries, antifreeze, medical waste, hazardous substances,
electronics, and automotive engine waste oil are not allowed in the solid waste stream and
will not be picked up. Any container with such prohibited materials will not be picked up.
(1) Disposal of automotive engine waste oil, which shall be free of all contaminants,
solvents, hazardous materials, etc., shall be permitted at City- designated collection
sites. No person residing outside the City limits shall bring into the City and dispose
at any City- designated collection site any automotive engine waste oil.
(a) As used in this section: automotive engine oil means any oil to be used in
the engine or crankcase of a motor vehicle; engine waste oil means
automotive engine oil after it is used and removed from the engine or
crankcase of a motor vehicle but before that oil is recycled; motor vehicle
means any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine and includes
any automobile, truck, bus, motorcycle, snowmobile or vehicle which travels
on or off roads or highways.
(2) Lead Acid Batteries/Waste Tires shall be taken to a vendor or other establishment
capable of properly processing these items. A list of vendors or other
establishments shall be established and made available to the public through the
office of the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works.
(3) Electronics includes but is not limited to: computers and computer
peripherals, monitors, televisions and other video display devices, fax
machines, DVD and VCR players, printers and cell phones. As of September
1S 2010, electronics were banned from Wisconsin landfills and are not allowed
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in the waste stream. Electronics must be recycled through local vendors or the
Winnebago County Landfill Drop off Site. The City will not collect these
items at the curb. Seethe State of Wisconsin, Bureau of Waste and Materials
Managrement, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for an updated list
of electronics to be recycled. DNRWasteMatreials (a
(K) Yard waste, except brush as outlined below, shall not be allowed in the solid waste stream
and will not be collected. Such waste shall be deposited only at the City- designated
collection site. Such waste shall be deposited loose and only during the hours posted at the
collection site. The collection site may be used after purchasing a permit for the yearly fee
established by the Common Council as part of the budget process. Brush may be set out for
collection once per month, provided it is prepared for collection as outlined in this Chapter,
and may also be deposited at the City- designated collection site as yard waste. Twigs and
hedge trimmings may be set out for collection at the same time as brush collection provided
that such items are placed within biodegradable paper bags. Yard waste which is brought to
the drop off center shall not exceed six (6) inches in diameter and/or six (6) feet in length.
All yard waste being transported to the drop off center must be properly secured with a tarp.
The deposit of stumps, stones and dirt shall be prohibited at the drop off center. Private
tree care or gardenin_allandscape contractors Gemmefeial WmmeFs amdhauiera shall
be prohibited from using the drop off center.
(L) Items Requiring Special Prepaid Fees for collection
(1) Appliances and other items containing metal which include but are not limited to
engines, car parts, swing sets, piping, springs, lawn mowers, bicycles, which require special
arrangements for pick -up must be kept separate from all other solid waste. No person,
property owner, or occupant or person in charge of the property shall place such items for
pick -up and disposal by the City unless the person has previously arranged for a special
pick -up of such items by payment in person to the City Treasurer at City Hall of a $23.00 per
appliance and $13.00 per item for other metal containing items.
(2) Large items, which include but are not limited to: mattresses, box springs, hide -a-
beds, upholstered furniture such as couches, davenports, love seats, recliners, chairs;
kitchen and dining room tables; ; desks; entertainment
centers and other entertainment consoles; dressers, vanities, chest -of- drawers and similar
furniture; head boards, and objects larger than three -foot by three -foot by three -foot, which
require special arrangements for pick -up must be kept separate from all other solid waste.
No person, property owner, or occupant or person in charge of the property shall place such
items for pick -up and disposal by the City unless the person has previously arranged for a
special pick -up of such items by payment in person to the City Treasurer at City Hall of
$10.00 per item. $50.00 cap per- piok
(M) The owners of the collection containers shall keep them clean and in a sanitary condition.
Maintenance and repair of all containers used for the collection of garbage and refuse shall
be the responsibility of the owner.
(N)
The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining t
The owner shall keep the area
other materials
are mixed with
material shall
be tagged and
responsible to
either dispose
recyclable and
non - recyclable
pickup date.
free of any junk, litter, debris or
recyclable materials in a dumpste r
left on site. The owner of the
of the materials or
materials for proper
he recyclable area.
other condition. If
or otherwise, the
property shall be
to separate the materials into
pickup at the next scheduled
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(0) If solid waste or recyclable materials are not prepared according to the provisions of this
Chapter, or are not placed in suitable containers or location or if a container is damaged,
employees of the Sanitation Ses-fiGn Division shall "tag" these containers and pick -up shall
not be made until the condition is remedied in compliance with this ordinance.
SECTION 23 -10 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Multiple Dwelling
Structures
(1) Owners or designated agents of multiple dwelling structures shall do all of the following in
compliance with this ordinance:
(a) Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials;
(b) educate all tenants as to the requirements of this chapter. The owner shall be
responsible to notify tenants initially upon move -in and semi - annually thereafter of
the requirements of this ordinance.
(c) provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid waste by the
users, tenants and occupants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling facility;
(d) notify users, tenants and occupants of reasons to reduce and recycle, which
materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to meet the processing
requirements, collection methods or sites, locations and hours of operation, and a
contact person or company, including a name, address and telephone number.
(2) The requirements specified in (1) do not apply to the owners or designated agents of non-
residential facilities and properties if the post - consumer waste generated within the facility or
property is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources
that recovers for recycling the materials specified in section 23 -3 from solid waste in as pure
a form as is technically feasible.
(3) The owner of rental property shall be responsible for violations of this chapter occurring on
rental property.
SECTION 23 -11 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Non - Residential facilities
and properties
(1) Owners or designated agents of non - residential facilities and properties shall do all of the
following in compliance with this ordinance:
(a) Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials;
(b) educate all tenants as to the requirements of this chapter. The owner shall be
responsible to notify tenants initially upon move -in and semi - annually thereafter of
the requirements of this ordinance.
(c) if collection is not provided by the City, provide for the collection of the materials
separated from the solid waste by the users, tenants and occupants and the delivery
of the materials to a recycling facility;
(d) notify users, tenants and occupants of reasons to reduce and recycle, which
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materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to meet the processing
requirements, collection methods or sites, locations and hours of operation, and a
contact person or company, including a name, address and telephone number.
(2) The requirements specified in (1) do not apply to the owners or designated agents of non-
residential facilities and properties if the post- consumer waste generated within the facility or
property is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources
that recovers for recycling the materials specified in section 23 -3 from solid waste in as pure
a form as is technically feasible.
(3) The owner of rental property shall be responsible for violations of this chapter occurring on
rental property.
SECTION 23 -12 Littering Prohibited.
(A) No person shall throw, place or deposit any garbage or rubbish in any street, alley, public place, or
private property within the city limits except in garbage containers or in rubbish containers as herein
provided.
(B) No person shall throw, place or deposit any garbage or rubbish in any garbage containers or rubbish
containers not owned by them without permission or authorization of the owner of those containers.
SECTION 23 -13 Reserved
SECTION 23 -14 Reporting Requirements.
Where solid waste is privately collected, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to keep records
of its disposal, including the identification of the collector, the amount of solid waste collected, the amount or
percentage of recyclables collected, and disposal site.
Where recyclable materials are privately collected, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to assure that
recyclable materials are properly delivered to a recycling processing facility or end user of recyclables and to
keep all records as needed to document and otherwise comply with state and local regulations.
All records required to be kept under this chapter shall be provided to the Director of Public Works on an
annual basis, on or before February 15th each year.
SECTION 23 -15 Non - Resident Refuse Disposal Prohibited
(A) No person residing outside the City limits shall bring into the City for disposal any garbage, rubbish
or other items of a combustible or noncombustible nature.
(B) Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be assessed the actual costs incurred by the
City of for proper disposal together with an administrative charge.
The imposition and collection of any forfeiture prescribed by this Chapter shall not bar the right of
the City to collect the costs of disposal as herein provided.
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