For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall
be deemed to have the meanings indicated below:
Non-putrescible solid wastes consisting of combustible and/or
non-combustible waste materials from dwelling units, commercial, industrial,
institutional or agricultural establishments which are either too
large or too heavy to be safely and conveniently loaded in solid waste
transportation vehicles by solid waste collectors with the equipment
available therefor.
The City of Greendale, Missouri.
Removal of solid waste from its place of storage to the transportation
vehicle.
All solid waste generated from a source other than a dwelling
unit.
Such person, firm or corporation as may be contracted with
to provide solid waste transportation and disposal for the City.
A location adjacent to and not more than five (5) feet from
any street.
Any room or group of rooms located within a structure and
forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.
Units of multiple-housing facilities may be billed as dwelling units
upon request by the owner of said dwelling units.
Putrescible animal or vegetable wastes resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking, serving or consumption of food.
Any waste or combination of wastes, as determined by the
Hazardous Waste Management Commission by rules and regulations, which,
because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious
characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase
in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness, or pose a present or potential threat to the health
of humans or the environment.
Clothes washers and dryers, water heaters, trash compactors,
dishwashers, conventional ovens, ranges, stoves, wood stoves, air-conditioners,
refrigerators and freezers.
Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others,
shall be in actual possession of any dwelling unit or of any other
improved real property, either as owner or as a tenant.
Any individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation,
association, trust, institution, City, County, other political subdivision,
authority, State agency or institution, or Federal agency or institution,
or any other legal entity. As applied to partnerships or associations,
the word includes the partners or members thereof; and as applied
to corporations, it includes the officers, agents or employees thereof
who are responsible for the act referred to.
Incinerating, composting, baling, shredding, salvaging, compacting
and other processes whereby solid waste characteristics are modified
or solid waste quantity is reduced.
Items which are eliminated by State law from being disposed
of in a solid waste disposal area including, but not limited to, major
appliances, waste oil, lead acid batteries, waste tires and the like
as the same may be now or hereafter defined by State law.
Solid waste resulting from the maintenance and operation
of dwelling units.
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials, including,
but not limited to, solid and semisolid waste materials resulting
from industrial, commercial, agricultural, governmental and domestic
activities, but does not include hazardous waste as defined in Sections
260.360 to 260.432, RSMo., recovered materials, post-use polymers,
recovered feedstocks, overburden, rock, tailings, matte, mill scale
and slag or other waste material resulting from mining, milling or
smelting. Solid waste does not include "yard waste" as defined herein.
Receptacle used by any person to store solid waste or recyclables
or yard waste during the interval between solid waste collections.
The process of discarding or getting rid of unwanted material.
In particular the final disposition of solid waste by man.
The entire solid waste system of storage, collection, transportation,
processing and disposal.
Keeping, maintaining or storing solid waste from the time
of its production until the time of its collection.
The transporting of solid waste from the place of collection
or processing to a solid waste processing facility or solid waste
disposal area.
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden vegetation and Christmas
trees. The term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with intact
root balls.
A.
The
occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial
or business, industrial or agricultural establishment producing solid
waste within the corporate limits of the City shall provide sufficient
and adequate containers for the storage of all solid waste, except
bulky rubbish and demolition and construction waste, to serve each
such dwelling unit and/or establishment and to maintain such solid
waste containers at all times in good repair.
B.
The
occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial,
business, industrial or agricultural establishment shall place all
solid waste to be collected in proper solid waste containers and shall
maintain such solid waste containers and the area surrounding them
in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times. Accumulation
of waste in suitable containers shall not be stored upon any site
in the City for a period longer than ten (10) days.
C.
Residential
solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than thirty-nine
(39) gallons nor less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity,
except that residential solid waste may be stored in containers provided
by contract through the solid waste company. All containers shall
be leakproof and waterproof, fly-tight and properly covered, tied
or enclosed, except when depositing waste therein or removing the
contents thereof. Containers shall have handles, bails or other suitable
lifting devices or features. Containers shall be of a type originally
manufactured for residential solid waste with tapered sides for easy
emptying. They shall be of lightweight and sturdy construction. Galvanized
metal containers or rubber, fiberglass or plastic containers which
do not become brittle in cold weather may be used. Galvanized metal
containers or rubber, fiberglass or plastic containers with suitable
frames or containers as approved by the City may also be used for
storage of residential solid waste.
D.
Commercial solid waste shall be stored in solid waste containers as approved by the Board. The containers shall be waterproof, leakproof and shall be covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof and shall meet all requirements as set forth by Section 230.060.
E.
Solid
waste containers which are not approved will be collected together
with their contents and disposed of.
F.
Plastic
bags shall not be used for solid waste storage unless placed in an
approved container as described herein. Plastic bags shall not be
used for yard waste storage in any case.
G.
Storage
of all waste containers shall be placed so as not to be viewable from
the street.
A.
The
City may provide for the collection of solid waste, recyclables and
yard waste as follows:
1.
Collection of residential solid waste, recyclables and yard
waste. The City may provide for the collection of residential
solid waste, recyclables and yard waste in the City, provided however,
that the City may provide the collection service by contracting with
a person, County or other City or a combination thereof for the entire
City or portions thereof as deemed to be in the best interests of
the City.
2.
Other collections. The City may, at its discretion,
provide commercial solid waste collection services upon specific application
of the owners or persons in charge thereof. However, in the event
that such application is not made or approved, it shall be the duty
of such establishment to provide for collection of all solid waste
produced upon any such premises in a manner approved by City. If and
when the City does provide commercial collection service, the provisions
herein concerning such service shall apply.
B.
All
solid waste from premises to which collection services are provided
under contract with the City shall become the property of the collection
agency upon being loaded into the transportation equipment.
C.
All
waste containers as required by this Chapter for the storage of residential
solid waste shall be placed at curbside for collection but shall not
be so placed until the day next preceding the regularly scheduled
collection day. Containers shall be removed from curbside no later
than 6:00 A.M. on the next day after the day of collection. No alley
service shall be allowed under the terms of this Chapter, except as
approved by the Board of Alderpersons.
D.
Individuals
desiring the collection of bulky rubbish may deal directly with those
licensed by the City for the collection of the same or with a contractor
of their choice at their own expense.
E.
All
waste collectors, employed by the City or a solid waste collection
agency operating under contract with the City, are hereby authorized
to enter upon private property for the purpose of collecting solid
waste therefrom as required by this Chapter. Solid waste collectors
shall not enter dwelling units or other residential buildings for
the purpose of collecting residential solid waste.
F.
It
shall be the responsibility of the occupants of each dwelling unit
to prepare, package and deliver all waste to curbside for collection
as prescribed in this Chapter and as it may be amended from time to
time.
G.
It
shall be the responsibility of each commercial, industrial, institutional
or other non-residential generator of solid waste to prepare, package
and store solid waste so generated as prescribed by this Chapter and
as it may be amended from time to time.
H.
It
shall be the responsibility of every solid waste collector to abide
by this Chapter and receive and transport solid waste in a manner
consistent with the provisions of this Chapter.
I.
The
following collection frequencies shall apply to collections of solid
waste within the City: All residential solid waste, other than bulky
rubbish, shall be collected at least once weekly. All commercial solid
waste shall be collected once weekly and shall be collected at such
lesser intervals as may be fixed by the Board upon a determination
that such lesser intervals are necessary for the preservation of the
health and/or safety of the public.
J.
Residential solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises. Except as provided in Subsection (C) hereof, all solid waste containers stored out-of-doors shall be stored behind any building located on the tract of land. Commercial solid waste containers shall remain in the location from which they are to be serviced except while being serviced.
K.
All
solid waste collectors operating under contract with the City or otherwise
collecting solid waste within the City limits shall be responsible
for the collected solid waste from the point of collection to the
point of disposal, provided the solid waste was stored in compliance
with the applicable Sections of this Chapter. Any spillage or blowing
litter caused as a result of the duties of the solid waste collector
shall be collected and placed in the transportation vehicle by the
solid waste collector.
L.
It
shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation collecting and
disposing of rubbish, garbage or waste material from premises in the
residential districts or premises in any commercial district which
abuts or adjoins a residential district in the City to make such collection
or dispose of rubbish, garbage or waste materials between the hours
of 9:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
A.
All
transportation vehicles shall be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary
condition and shall be so constructed, maintained and operated as
to prevent spillage of solid waste therefrom. All vehicles to be used
for transportation of solid waste shall be constructed with watertight
bodies and with covers which shall be an integral part of the vehicle
or shall be a separate cover of suitable material with fasteners designed
to secure all sides of the cover to the vehicle and shall be secured
whenever the vehicle is transporting solid waste or, as an alternative,
the entire bodies thereof shall be enclosed with only loading hoppers
exposed. Provided however, other vehicles may be used to transport
bulky rubbish which because of its size or weight is not susceptible
to being loaded or unloaded in vehicles described above, but in no
event shall such vehicles be operated without adequate cover or binding
to prevent spillage or waste therefrom and in accordance with the
rules and regulations made by the Board.
B.
Permits
shall not be required for the removal, hauling or disposal of earth
and rock material from grading or excavation activities. However,
all such material shall be conveyed in tight vehicles, trucks or receptacles
so constructed and maintained that none of the material being transported
shall spill upon the public rights-of-way.
A.
Solid
wastes shall be deposited at a processing facility or disposal area
approved by the City and complying with all requirements of the Missouri
Solid Waste Management Law, Sections 260.200 to 260.255, RSMo., and
the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. The City may designate
the processing or disposal facility to be utilized by persons holding
permits under this Chapter.
B.
The
Board may classify certain wastes as hazardous wastes which will require
special handling and shall be disposed of only in a manner acceptable
to the Board which will meet all local, State and Federal regulations.
A.
The
Board may make, amend, revoke and enforce reasonable and necessary
rules and regulations governing, but not limited to:
1.
Preparation, drainage and wrapping of garbage deposited in solid
waste containers.
2.
Specifications for solid waste containers including the type, composition,
equipment, size and shape thereof.
3.
Identification of solid waste containers, and of the covers thereof,
and of equipment thereto appertaining, if any.
4.
Weight limitations on the combined weight of solid waste containers
and the contents thereof and weight and size limitations on bundles
of solid waste too large for solid waste containers.
5.
Storage of solid waste in solid waste containers.
6.
Sanitation, maintenance and replacement of solid waste containers.
7.
Schedules of and routes for collection and transportation of solid
waste.
8.
Collection points of solid waste containers.
9.
Collection, transportation, processing and disposal of solid waste.
10.
Processing facilities and fees for the use thereof.
11.
Disposal facilities and fees for the use thereof.
12.
Records of quantity and type of wastes received at processing and/or
disposal facilities.
13.
Handling of special wastes such as toxic wastes, sludge, ashes, agriculture,
construction, bulky items, tires, automobiles, oils, greases, etc.
B.
The
City Clerk or such other City Official who is responsible for preparing
utility or other service charge billings for the City is hereby authorized
to make and promulgate reasonable and necessary rules and regulations
for the billing and collection of solid waste collection and/or disposal
service charges, as hereinafter provided for, subject to the approval
of the Board.
C.
A copy
of any and all rules and regulations made and promulgated under the
provisions hereof shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk of
the City.
A.
It
shall be unlawful for any person to:
1.
Deposit solid waste in any solid waste container other than his/her
own without the written consent of the owner of such container and/or
with the intent of avoiding payment of the service charge hereinafter
provided for solid waste collection and disposal.
2.
Interfere in any manner with solid waste collection and transportation
equipment or with solid waste collectors in the lawful performance
of their duties as such, whether such equipment or collectors shall
be those of the City, those of a solid waste collection agency operating
under contract with the City, or any duly licensed collector.
3.
Dispose of solid waste at any facility or location which is not approved
by the City and the Missouri Division of Health.
4.
Engage in the business of collecting, transporting, processing or
disposing of solid waste within the corporate limits of the City without
a permit from the City, or operate under an expired permit, or operate
after a permit has been suspended or revoked.
The Board may require performance or payment bonds of any solid
waste collection agency prior to issuing permits to so operate.
[Ord. No. 523 §§1 —
3, 8-16-2005]
A.
Each resident, owner, lessee and renter of each single-family dwelling unit in the City of Greendale shall be required to use the solid waste collection services contracted for by the City of Greendale as provided for in Chapter 230 of the Greendale City Code. The City of Greendale may contract with a person or other entity, a County or other City for the said services.
B.
Each
resident, owner, lessee and renter of each single-family dwelling
unit in the City of Greendale shall pay to the City of Greendale or
its authorized agent a monthly fee equal to the cost to the City per
calendar month per dwelling unit per the contract for solid waste
collection services contracted or otherwise provided for by the City
of Greendale.
[Ord. No. 583 §§1 —
5, 5-20-2008; Ord. No. 650 §§1 — 7, 5-20-2014]
A.
SERVICES
Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any act of collecting, receiving and disposing of garbage
and rubbish.
B.
For
the purpose of defraying the costs of collecting, receiving and disposing
of garbage and rubbish, the City will bill and collect a mandatory
fee from each dwelling for services. The City may enforce collection
of such fees by either bringing formal prosecution against the owner
or occupant of the dwelling unit in the Municipal Court of the City
of Greendale for violation of this Section, by bringing legal action
against the owner or occupant of the dwelling unit to recover such
fees owed for services plus all costs of the action, including a reasonable
attorney fee, or by both prosecution and legal action.
C.
The fee charged as set out in Subsection (B) herein shall be determined by calculating the actual costs of collecting, receiving and disposing of the garbage and rubbish, including administrative and billing costs, and dividing that cost by the number of dwelling units receiving services in the City, thereby allocating a proportionate share of the costs to each dwelling unit receiving services.
D.
The
fee for garbage and rubbish collection by the City shall be payable
in advance as billed, and all charges shall be delinquent if not paid
within thirty (30) days of the billing date.
E.
Delinquent
charges may be charged as a special tax bill and become a lien against
the subject property if not paid within thirty (30) days of the original
billing date.
F.
It shall be unlawful for the owner and/or occupant of any dwelling unit to fail to pay the fee imposed on such unit by this Section. Violators shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of Section 100.220 of the Greendale City Code. Every day any violation of this Section shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
