[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Prescott
as Title 8, Ch. 3, of the former City Code. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Hazardous materials and pollution — See Ch. 322.
Health and sanitation — See Ch. 329.
Housing standards — See Ch. 341.
Nuisances — See Ch. 410.
Peace and good order — See Ch. 435.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 443.
Trees and shrubs — See Ch. 526.
Abandoned vehicles — See Ch. 541.
In the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
All kinds of organic refuse resulting from the preparation
of food and all decayed or spoiled food products from any source.
All inorganic matter such as wire or metal, china, crockery,
cloth, wood, ashes and other items of like nature, but not including
leaves, trees, tree limbs, earth, tin, aluminum, glass, paper, tires,
appliances, batteries, waste oil, stone or manure or material obtained
for the demolishing or remodeling of buildings and property.
All leaves, grass clippings, garden debris and branches up
to four inches in diameter.
All garbage and refuse offered for collection by the City shall
be placed in a garbage can provided by the City's garbage contractor.
A.
Prohibited deposits. No person shall deposit, throw, scatter or place
any garbage or refuse on or within any public place or within or upon
any private property or premises whether owned, kept or controlled
by such person or not, except in the manner hereinafter specified
or as directed by the Director of Public Works, for the health, safety
and welfare of the City.
B.
Container placement. All garbage or refuse containers shall be placed
so they are readily accessible for removing and emptying, adjacent
to the street or alley adjoining the property by 7:00 a.m. of the
pickup day and shall be removed between collections.
A.
Mandatory recycling. Weekly curbside collection of recyclables is
mandatory for all residents and apartment buildings. Recyclables shall
be collected curbside and conveyed by the City or its designated contractor
to a recognized recycling center. Said recyclables which will be collected
are as follows:
[Amended 12-12-2011 by Ord. No. 23-11]
B.
Recycling containers. One container for recyclables will be initially
provided by the City of Prescott to all single-family dwelling units,
duplexes and multifamily dwellings. Replacement of containers which
are lost or stolen will be the responsibility of the owners or residents
of each household.
C.
Collection schedule. Placement of containers, pickup schedule and
payment procedure will be determined cooperatively by the City and
contracted hauler.
D.
Commercial recycling. Commercial recycling is mandatory.
E.
Recycle bins.
(1)
Location. As long as the county provides recycling bins to be used
by City residents, the Public Works Director shall determine the best
location for these bins. The location shall be somewhere that provides
the City residents convenient access.
(2)
Usage. The only items placed in the recycling bin are those that
are specifically labeled for that section of the recycling bin. It
shall be illegal to place objects in bins that are not specifically
labeled in the part of the recycling bin they are being placed. It
is also illegal to leave items/fluids on the property or properties
adjoining where the bins are located. This shall include putting items
that are considered recyclables next to the bin.
(3)
Fines. People who do not properly use the recycling bins or leave items on the property or properties adjoining the recycling bin shall be subject to a fine as provided in § 1-4 of this Code. In addition, the parties may be subject to additional fines and penalties for violating county, federal, and state laws.[1]
All commercial businesses shall contract garbage and refuse
service with a licensed hauler, and shall provide proof of such upon
request of the City.
It shall be considered unlawful to dispose of residential, commercial or industrial garbage and refuse other than as stated above. No person or business shall place his or its garbage or refuse on another person's property or in a private or public dumpster unless written permission has been obtained from the owner. If a person or business is identified as violating this section, he or it shall be liable for penalties as listed in § 1-4 of this Code.
A.
License required. A license shall be required for all haulers of
refuse or garbage.
B.
Fee and insurance certificate required. An annual fee as prescribed
in the City's fee schedule shall be paid to the City Clerk for issuance
of a garbage hauler's license.[1] Applicants for a garbage hauler's license shall file
a certificate of insurance with the City Clerk, a copy of which shall
be kept on file in the City Clerk office.
[1]
Editor's Note: The current fee schedule in on file in the
City Clerk's office.
