8.12.805 Recycling at large venues and events.
A. Recycling Obligations.
1. Information. The operator of every large venue and large event (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 42648) must review information provided by the city when securing a permit, such as the following:
a. Description of programs that can be implemented to reduce, reuse, and recycle solid waste materials generated at the venue or event; and
b. Contact information about where solid waste materials may be donated, recycled or composted, such as the following:
i. CalRecycle’s website or other appropriate website;
ii. Direct mailings;
iii. Brochures;
iv. Other relevant literature.
2. Recycling. The operator of a large venue or large event will comply with Public Resources Code Section 42648.4, including meeting with recyclers and the solid waste enterprise that provides solid waste handling services to the large venue or large event to determine the solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs that are appropriate for the large venue or large event. Events may include either or both of the following:
a. A solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling plan that would achieve projected solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling rates; and
b. A timeline for implementing the plan and achieving those rates.
3. Reporting. The operator of a large venue or large event must give the city the following documented information on or before each July 1st, and within one month of city request:
a. Name, location, and a brief description of the venue or event;
b. A brief description of the types of wastes generated;
c. Types and estimated amount of materials disposed and diverted, by weight;
d. Existing solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs that the operator of the large venue or large event utilizes to reduce, reuse, and recycle the solid waste; and
e. If the operator cannot implement a program as provided in its solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling plan, a brief explanation for the delay.
4. The operator must comply with Public Resources Code Sections 42648 through 42648.7, Large Venue Recycling.
B. Fees. The city may charge and collect a fee from an operator of a large venue or large event in order to recover the city’s estimated costs incurred in complying with Public Resources Code Sections 42648 through 42648.7. (Ord. 633 (Att. A), 2013).