8.12.203 Discard in containers.
A. Only Solid Waste. Only solid waste may be discarded in containers provided by a sanctioned hauler or the city, unless the hauler or the city explicitly allows discard of other materials (such as source separated e-waste). No one may discard materials that are not solid waste in those containers. Examples of prohibited materials include:
1. Materials that are not solid waste, such as:
a. Hazardous waste;
b. Infectious or medical waste;
c. Electronic waste;
d. Universal waste.
2. Dead animals weighing more than twenty pounds.
B. Source Separation.
1. Everyone must discard types of solid waste (such as refuse, recyclables or green waste) in correspondingly labeled containers provided by a sanctioned hauler or the city, such as:
a. A public litter container labeled "recyclable cans only"; or
b. Cart colored to indicate green waste discard.
2. Specifically, no one may discard:
a. Refuse in containers designated for recyclables or green waste;
b. Recyclables in containers designated for green waste or refuse;
c. Green waste in containers designated for recyclables; or
d. Any other type of material with a type of solid waste that is prohibited by the sanctioned hauler.
If someone improperly discards any material the city may leave a notice attached to the discard container and charge them according to fees set forth in the master fee resolution adopted by city council.
C. Packaging.
1. Airborne Waste. Everyone must securely bag or wrap airborne waste before discarding it in any container.
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"Airborne waste" means solid waste that is likely to blow in the wind, such as the following: • Ashes from barbecues or fire places; • Dust from vacuum cleaners; • Litter from litter boxes; • Sawdust; or • Packing materials often referred to as "popcorn." |
2. Sharp Objects. Everyone must package sharp objects (such as broken glass) before discarding them in any container to prevent tearing open refuse bags, shattering when collected or otherwise injuring others.
D. Weight Limitations. No one may fill containers supplied by their hauler in excess of weight limitations prescribed by the hauler.
E. Instructions. Everyone must follow the discard directions of their sanctioned hauler or the city (such as instructions embossed, embedded, or pasted on hauler’s containers prohibiting disposal of specific materials, or letters sent to the premises). (Ord. 633 (Att. A), 2013).