Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.36 Collection and Storage of Solid Waste and Recyclables

7.36.180 Solid Waste and Recycling Containers.

  1. A.
    The Owner or occupant of every Dwelling Unit and of every institutional, commercial, industrial, business or other non-residential establishment, from which Solid Waste or Recycling Collection is made under this Chapter, shall place all Solid Waste or Recyclables in proper Solid Waste or Recycling Containers that have been designed and manufactured specifically for the Storage and Collection of Solid Waste or Recyclables, except as otherwise provided herein, and shall maintain such Solid Waste or Recycling Containers and the area surrounding them in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition at all times
  2. B.

    Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Containers shall be leak proof and rain proof. Said containers, when stored outside, shall be closed at all times except when depositing Solid Waste or Recyclables therein or removing the contents thereof. Containers not intended to be disposed of shall have tapered sides for ease of emptying. Containers shall be of a light weight and sturdy construction and shall not exceed 96 gallons in capacity. The Hauler may determine the combined weight of any Solid Waste Container and Solid Waste that is permissible for all Residential Customers served by that Hauler.

  3. C.
    No Owner or occupant of any Dwelling Unit with individual Solid Waste and recycling service shall place any Solid Waste (including bundles of Yard Waste), Recyclables or Solid Waste or Recycling Containers in the public right-of-way more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled Collection.
  4. D.
    Other than when placed for Collection during the allowable Collection time period, all Solid Waste Containers and Recycling Containers for residential Dwelling Units (whether or not containing Solid Waste or Recyclables) shall be: (i) stored inside of a garage; or (ii) screened from view any public right-of-way or adjoining property and located behind the existing building line. Provided, however, an Approved Solid Waste Container and/or an Approved Recycling Container may alternatively be stored adjacent to the front, side or rear of the residence (within 2' thereof) without any required screening. 
  5. E.
    Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclables shall be stored in containers that are rain proof and leak proof. Said containers shall be closed at all times except when depositing Solid Waste or Recyclables therein or removing the contents thereof; and shall meet all requirements as set forth in this Chapter, the Code, the Administrative Regulations or the County Solid Waste Regulations. Construction and Demolition Wastes and other Bulky Waste may be stored in a non-covered container, provided the wastes are: non-putrescible, and not subject to being blown out of the container by wind. Storage sites for Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclables shall be well-drained, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  6. F.
    Non-conforming or unserviceable containers will be considered to have been placed for Collection and Disposal.
  7. G.
    All Solid Waste and Recyclables collected pursuant to this Chapter shall, upon being loaded into a Hauler’s Collection or transportation vehicle, become the property of the Hauler.

(History: Ord. SW-3350 §6, 2021; Ord. SW-2927 §30, 2011; SW-2783 §6, 2009; SW-1760, 92; SW-1714, 91)

Effective on: 1/1/1901