Chapter 10.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
10.04.020 Inspections by City Manager.
10.04.030 Rules, regulations and determination of violations.
10.04.040 Recycling mandatory.
10.04.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, subject to such extensions as may be given to any of these definitions in regulations adopted under this chapter:
“Business” means the owner or operator of any business, entity, or institution other than a multifamily facility at, from, or by which solid waste is generated.
“Commingled materials” means aluminum cans and foil products, bi-metal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic narrow neck bottles, recyclable plastic containers as specified by City regulation, and any other materials designated by City regulation, which are not separated by type, but are mixed together in one bin.
“Dead animal” means the dead body of any animal not killed for food.
“Mixed paper” means clean, dry paper items. These items include white paper, colored paper, corrugated cardboard, boxboard, newspapers and inserts, magazines, catalogs, telephone directories, paperback books, envelopes with or without plastic or glassine windows, and other clean, dry paper.
“Multifamily facility” means a structure or group of structures located on the same or contiguous properties operating as a single business entity containing multiple dwelling units, including condominium buildings and apartment buildings.
“Person responsible” means, in the case of multifamily facilities covered by a common ownership association, the association representative, as listed in the Montgomery County Office of Common Ownership Properties; in the case of rental facilities, the property owner or agent, as identified in the rental housing license; and, in the case of single-family homes, the owner.
“Recyclable materials” include mixed paper, commingled materials, and other items designated by City regulation. Recyclable materials do not include polystyrene (plastic No. 6). (Ord. 2015-33 § 1, 2015/prior code § 10-1)
10.04.020 Inspections by City Manager.
The City Manager is authorized to make all inspections as are necessary to determine compliance with the terms of this title. No person shall interfere in any manner with such inspections. A violation of this section is a Class B offense. (Ord. 2015-33 § 1, 2015/prior code § 10-2)
10.04.030 Rules, regulations and determination of violations.
A. The City Manager shall prepare such regulations and recommend such policies as may be necessary to effect the collection and disposal of refuse, recycling, and dead animals. These regulations and policies shall have the same effect as though set forth in this title. Such regulations may include collection data reporting requirements for business and multifamily facilities and the establishment of additional recyclable materials.
B. In the preservation of health, safety and general welfare, the City Manager shall determine if any provisions of this title have been violated. In the event that any such violations exist, the City Manager shall send a copy of the section or sections with a copy of the municipal infraction in accordance with Section 10.28.010. (Ord. 2015-33 § 1, 2015/prior code § 10-3)
10.04.040 Recycling mandatory.
All residents, occupants, businesses, and employees must separate refuse and recyclable materials and place refuse and recyclables in appropriate bins for collection. (Ord. 2015-33 § 1, 2015)