CMA 2026-170
Proposed changes to the City's Zero Waste Master Plan
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Chapter 8.24 REFUSE AND LITTER
8.24.010 Purpose. It is the intent of the City Council that this chapter be liberally construed for tThe purpose of this Chapter is to provide ing a sanitary and satisfactory method of handling, collecting and disposing of refuse and for the maintenance of public and private property free of litter in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition for the appearance, health and safety of the community. (Ord. 1152 (part), 1993: prior code § 17-71) 8.24.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows: "Aluminum" means aluminum cans, aluminum foil, and aluminum containers or trays used in packaging, preparation or cooking of food.
“Authorized Food Waste Receptacle” or “Food Waste Ccart” means a receptacle that contains compostable materials as defined herein, or other containers defined in regulations written pursuant to Section 8.24.070. "Authorized litter receptaclesC. "Authorized Litter Receptacles" means receptacles for the use of the general public placed outdoors by the City or by private persons on either public or private property.
The receptacles shall be designed so as to prevent the escape of litter onto any public or private property. The receptacles may be identified by an appropriate sign, furnished either by the City or the owner, which includes the statement, "No Littering Under Penalty of Law. Fine $50.00." "Authorized D. “Authorized Overflow Rubbish Bag” means a heavy-duty plastic bag that is not less than three mils thick, and is flytight, rodent resistant, waterproof, and fastened tightly. Such bags may not exceed 50 pounds.
E. "Authorized Recycling Receptacle"or “Toter”, means a receptacle that contains recyclable materials, or “Ttoter”recycling receptacle" means "household recycling receptacle (otherwise known as household recycling bin)", "toter" or "paper leaf bag". as defined herein, or other containers defined in regulations written pursuant to Section 8.24.070.
FD. "Authorized Refuse Receptaclesrefuse receptacles" means authorized recycling receptacles, Authorized Food Waste Receptacles, Authorized Overflow Rubbish Bags, Authorized Rubbish Receptacles, Authorized Yard Waste Receptacles, and authorized rubbish receptacles, including dumpsters licensed pursuant to Chapter 8.25.
GE. "Authorized Rubbish Receptaclesrubbish receptacles" means receptacles that contain rubbish generated by owners or occupants of the private property where they are located that are awaiting collection and are kept outdoors on private property or set out for curbside collection including dumpsters licensed pursuant to Chapter 8.25.
They shall be constructed preferably of heavy plastic (not plastic bags) or of metal, with tight-fitting covers, and shall be flytight, rodent resistant, nonflammable and waterproof, provided, however, that dumpsters shall be kept in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8.25 of this Code.
On the day of pick-up only, heavy plastic bags of not less than three mil that are flytight, rodent resistant, non-flammable and waterproof, fastened tightly with wire, strings or tape, may be set out for curbside collection. Authorized rubbish receptacles for City rubbish collection, other than dumpsters licensed pursuant to Chapter 8.25 shall not exceed fifty- gallon capacity, and shall not exceed fifty pounds per container, or one hundred fifty pounds per