Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 8.24 Solid Waste

SOLID WASTE

Sections:

Prior legislation: Ords. 2740, 2484, 2428, 2206, 2004, 1999, 1988, 1852, 1204, 949, 912; prior code §§ 16.1 – 16.3, 16.7 – 16.18.

The accumulation, Storage, Collection, transportation, Processing and disposal of Solid Waste is a matter of public concern, in that improper control of such matters creates a public Nuisance and can lead to air Pollution, fire hazards, illegal dumping, insect breeding, rodent infestation and other problems affecting the health, welfare and safety of the residents of this and surrounding cities. The minimum weekly collection of Solid Waste from all residences and places of business in the City benefits all occupants of residences and businesses within the City.

Accordingly, the collection of Solid Waste in the City is a mandatory service and shall not be discontinued. The regulations provided in this chapter are designated to eliminate or alleviate such public health and safety concerns, and provide minimum standards for the accumulation, Storage, Collection, transportation, and Processing of Solid Waste. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions contained in CVMC 8.25.020 shall govern, unless the context otherwise requires or indicates. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It is unlawful for any individual or Entity to create or allow to be created or maintained, upon any premises or property in the City owned or controlled by such individual or Entity, any accumulation of materials that are dangerous as fire menace or hazard. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It is unlawful for any individual or Entity to place, dump, deposit, or throw any Solid Waste including, but not limited to, plastic, glass, metal, paper, Recyclables, Organic Waste, other food waste, automobile parts, or liquid wastes of any kind or character whatsoever, upon or along the right-of-way of any public highway, street, lane, alley, or other public place within the corporate limits of the City. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

City Solid Waste Containers are placed in City parks, at bus stops, and other public areas for the use of the public to control Solid Waste that is generated at or near the location where the Solid Waste Containers are located; they are not to be used as disposal sites for Solid Waste which is generated off site, except as defined as Incidental Waste in CVMC 8.25.020. Therefore, it is unlawful for any individual or Entity to place, dump, deposit, or throw away Solid Waste of any kind or character whatsoever other than Incidental Waste in City Solid Waste containers, if such was generated at a location other than where the Solid waste Container is located. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It is unlawful for any individual or Entity to place, dump, deposit or throw away any Solid Waste or other waste discards of any kind or character whatsoever, upon any private property adjacent to or abutting upon any public highway, or public place, or upon any private property whatsoever, within the corporation limits of the City, unless such individual or Entity first obtains the written permission of the owner of such property so to do. It is further unlawful for such individual or Entity to deposit or place such materials in any Solid Waste Container owned or used by the owner of such property, unless such individual or Entity first obtains the written permission of the owner so to do. This section is not intended to preclude an individual or Entity from disposing of waste generated at a Commercial Business in Containers provided for customers of the Commercial Business, such as empty food containers being placed in public Solid Waste Containers at a fast food restaurant. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

Every individual or Entity owning or having the care or control of any premises or property in the City shall keep said premises or property in a clean and sanitary condition, and no individual or Entity shall permit any Garbage or any other substance which may be or will become offensive to be deposited or to remain in or upon any premises or property owned or occupied by them or under their care or control, except as otherwise expressly permitted by this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of such individual or Entity to provide for weekly scheduled Garbage Collection service by means of the City’s Authorized Collector and pay for such services pursuant to this chapter. However, any such individual or Entity subject to the mandatory requirement may remove or convey their own waste to a state-permitted Landfill or Transfer Station by applying for an exemption in writing in advance and receiving such exemption pursuant to CVMC 8.24.180. Any dispute as to such exemption may be appealed to the City Manager. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

A. No individual or Entity shall collect, remove, or convey, or cause or permit to be collected, removed or conveyed, any Residential, Commercial or Industrial Solid Waste upon or along any public street, alley, or any other public place in the City; provided, however, the prohibitions of this section shall not apply to authorized employees of the City, or to any individual or Entity with whom the City or a local school district has entered into a contract or franchise for the Collection, Removal, or disposal of Solid Waste, or to the occupant or owner of any residence personally removing their own Solid Waste from said residence or Commercial Business or as may otherwise be permitted or required by federal or state laws that legally supersede the provisions of this chapter. Occupants or owners removing or conveying their own waste shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding the safe transportation and disposal of wastes.

B. It is unlawful for any individual or Entity to burn or bury any Solid Waste as a means of disposing of said waste. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

A. It is unlawful for any Small Quantity Generator in a Residential area to keep or store any Garbage within Containers except those provided by the City’s Authorized Collector. Large Quantity Generators shall utilize Containers provided by the City’s Authorized Collector. Compactor Containers or other receptacles provided by Large Quantity Generators, such as Commercial and Industrial customers, must be approved by the City’s Authorized Collector for compatibility with Collection equipment before use. Use of incompatible compactors or other Containers is not allowed and the purchase or lease of such equipment will not be considered grounds for an exemption from mandatory service.

B. Every individual or Entity having the care or control of any premises or property within the City where Garbage accumulates or exists shall cause such Garbage to be placed and kept in watertight Containers, with lids securely fitted, and in a number adequate to contain the total amount of Garbage accumulating during the maximum allowed one-week interval between each Collection or Removal thereof.

C. Enclosures for Garbage Containers must be of adequate size to hold the number of Containers required to temporarily store the Garbage generated in between service intervals, pursuant to subsection (A) of this section. The enclosures shall also be adequate in size to accommodate other ancillary Collection and Removal services, i.e., grease rendering as defined in CVMC 19.58.340. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

All Garbage shall be kept within sturdy Containers made of metal or plastic, and no Garbage shall be placed in any Container so that it protrudes or extends beyond such Containers. Containers shall also have tight-fitting lids sufficient to keep out the rain and prevent litter. Every owner, tenant, occupant, individual, or Entity having responsibility for a premises or property shall subscribe for adequate service and maintain the number of rigid Containers and lids sufficient to separately hold their weekly Garbage. Cardboard containers shall not be used as Garbage containers and should be emptied, broken down, and placed at the Designated Collection Location for Collection with Recyclables.

A. The following actions are approved for Garbage by Small Quantity Generators (Single-Family Residential and small businesses with curbside Collection service):

1. Color-coded and specially marked Containers will be provided upon request by the City’s Authorized Collector for used oil and oil filters, at no additional charge.

   2. Any individual or Entity desiring to receive different, additional, or more frequent service may do so through the Authorized Collector, on mutually agreeable terms and conditions, by contacting the Authorized Collector at least two days before their regular Garbage Collection service day.

• B. The following actions are prohibited for Small Quantity Generators:

  1. Use of severely damaged Containers or Containers with jagged or sharp edges (said Containers will be appropriately tagged by the Authorized Collector the first time observed and will be Collected by the Authorized Collector if used subsequently to being so tagged);

  2. Placement of Hazardous or Toxic Wastes, such as solvents, paints, pesticides, fuels, explosives and medical wastes, at the Designated Collection Location for Collection by the City or the Authorized Collector. This prohibition is not intended to exclude the door-to-door Collection of any Hazardous Waste, by appointment, by a contractor licensed by the City and permitted by the State Department of Toxic Substances or the County environmental health department;

3. Placement of Construction and Demolition Waste at the Designated Collection Location for service by the Authorized Collector, which may resist compaction or damage equipment, such as large metal objects, concrete blocks, dirt, or tires. This prohibition is not intended to prevent a resident from making an appointment for free bulky pickup, free used oil and filter collection, or contracting with the Authorized Collector for a temporary bin for construction debris or metals;

   4. Deposit of Garbage or any other material in waste Containers intended for use by, or belonging to, others;

   5. The disposal of Garbage in Recyclables and Organic Waste Containers.

• C. Enforcement.

1. Generators that fail to place Garbage out for Collection in proper Containers will be tagged with a notice and provided with proper instructions.

2. Repeated violation of proper set-out and/or separation after notification by the City or the Authorized Collector will be subject to additional enforcement measures as specified in CVMC 8.25.105. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

No Garbage shall be placed for Collection in an alley or on the curb or the streets before 6:00 p.m. on the day immediately prior to the scheduled Collection day. No individual or Entity shall permit Garbage containers to remain on the street or alley after 8:00 p.m. of the Collection day. Collection point shall be in front of the Residential property at the curbline or as close thereto as possible without creating an obstacle on the sidewalk. All Garbage placed at such Collection points shall be deemed a request for service by the Authorized Collector. Carts shall be placed at least one and one-half feet apart, with wheels against the gutter; manually collected items, such as bulky pickup items, standard yard waste containers and designated used-oil recycling containers shall also be one and one-half feet from carts. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

(Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005).

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(Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005).

A. Payment Obligation. The regular Collection of Solid Waste, including Garbage, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials, and the disposal or processing thereof by the Authorized Collector from all places in the City, is a part of the Integrated Solid Waste Management service to the premises or property from which it is collected. All owners and occupants of premises or property within the City shall be responsible for paying the monthly Collection service rate charged by the City or its Authorized Collector, or shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for an exemption from mandatory service as set forth in subsection (H) of this section. No individual or Entity that has not previously applied for and received an exemption shall willfully fail, neglect, or refuse, after demand by the City or its Authorized Collector, to pay the service fees.

B. Billing and Payment. All Solid Waste service charges shall be billed upon a monthly or bimonthly basis as determined by the City Council, and shall be due and payable by the owner or occupant at the time indicated in the billing statement. The City’s Authorized Collector will provide Solid Waste Billing services, and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, be primarily responsible for the collection of payments. The due date for each class of Generator shall be clearly indicated on the bill or invoice. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the customer will have until the end of the next regular business day to make payment. Payments made by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight of the due date on the invoice. Payments may be made in person on or before the due date between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Authorized Collector’s Chula Vista office.

C. Billing Cycles, Classifications and Due Dates. All Solid Waste service charges for Small Quantity Generators (Residential dwellings and businesses with curb or alley cart service) shall be billed bimonthly in advance. The due date for Small Quantity Generator invoices shall be the last day of the bimonthly billing cycle. Solid Waste service charges for Large Quantity Generators shall be billed monthly in arrears. The due date for Large Quantity Generator invoices shall be 15 days after the last day of the monthly billing cycle. The cost of temporary services such as Industrial roll-off boxes may be applied to the monthly or bimonthly billing statements of existing customers, secured by a line of credit or paid for as Cash On Delivery (COD) as mutually agreed by the Authorized Collector and the customer. The City will direct the Authorized Collector to deliver invoices to the Postal Service in a manner that will provide the customer no less than 15 days for delivery and payment of their invoice without penalty.

D. Service Rates. The Authorized Collector shall set service rates subject to a maximum rate established by the City Council. A complete schedule of maximum rates shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and is available for public review. Maximum rates may be subject to increase pursuant to the terms of the City’s contract or franchise with the Authorized Collector. Subject to the terms of the then-in-effect contract or franchise, the City Council may establish such rates by resolution, including the establishment of rates for different classifications of Generators (Residential, Commercial, Industrial or subclassifications thereof) or types of materials generated, including preferential or discounted rates for senior citizens or low-income families or other classifications which are deemed to be in the public interest.

E. Penalties for Delinquency – Notification.

1. Delinquent Accounts – Generally. A bill shall be considered delinquent if payment in full is not received by the close of business or postmarked before midnight of the due date as shown on the bill. However, when the final day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, payment may be made without penalty on the next regular business day.

2. Late Notice. In the event the owner or occupant of any premises, property, or business shall be delinquent in payment of any part or all of the Solid Waste fees and delinquency continues for a period of 10 days after the due date shown on the bill or invoice, the Authorized Collector shall send notification (“late notice”) to the owner and occupant informing both of the amount owed and the schedule of penalties and costs accrued at each stage of delinquency as defined below. The notification to the owner shall be mailed to the name and address listed on the last available property tax assessment roll and shall include the potential delinquency amount to be assessed as a lien and collected on the owner’s property tax bill. If payment in full is not received by the due date on the bill or invoice, the City or its Authorized Collector may impose a onetime late/processing fee equal to 10 percent of the charges owed for Large Quantity Generators or $10.00 for Small Quantity Generators. In addition, for each 30 days the delinquent bill remains unpaid, the City or its Authorized Collector may impose additional late/processing fees equal to one and one-half percent of the outstanding debt. If the bill or invoice is not paid within 15 days of the bill or invoice due date, the City or its Authorized Collector may charge an additional restart fee of $10.00. (The penalties and restart fee are designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule.) The City or its Authorized Collector must at minimum send one bill or invoice at least 10 days before the due date and one notification letter by first class mail to the owner or occupant prior to assessing a penalty.

3. Final Late Notice. In the event that the owner or occupant of any premises, property, or business is delinquent in payment of all or any part of the Solid Waste bill or invoice, other than that for which they have applied for and received an exemption from the City, for a period of 90 days after the due date of the bill or invoice, the City or its Authorized Collector shall send a second notification (“final late notice”) to the owner and occupant. The notification shall include the total current amount due, a description of the potential penalties for delinquent amounts, and a description of the potential lien process, the location where the bill or invoice may be paid in person during regular business hours and a self-addressed return envelope for payment by mail.

4. Final Notice of Delinquency. Prior to setting a hearing to consider a lien pursuant to the process set forth below, the City or its Authorized Collector will send notification (“final notice of delinquency”) to the property owner and occupant with a detailed description of the amount owed, the penalty schedule, lien procedure and associated costs, and administration fees (the penalties and fees are designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule).

When the full amount for said Solid Waste service charge is not paid within 15 days after the final notice of delinquency, the City or its Authorized Collector shall assign the delinquent account to the City for collection. Upon such assignment, the delinquent charges, penalties and fees may be collected by the City:

• a. Pursuant to a lien imposition and property tax bill process provided below;

• b. By suit in any court of competent jurisdiction; or

• c. By any other manner permitted by law or equity at the City’s discretion.

• F. Lien Process for Solid Waste Services.

1. Hearing and Lien – Notice. When the full amount for said Solid Waste service charge is not paid within 15 days after the final notice of delinquency, the City Clerk may set said delinquent account for hearing by the City Council at a regular or adjourned meeting, which will be held at least seven calendar days after such 15-day period has expired. The owner of the property shall be mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing at least 10 days in advance of the hearing. The notice shall also inform the property owner that failure to pay said delinquent account will result in a lien upon the property, and the amount owed will be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill. Notice of the public hearing shall also be published once at least 10 days in advance thereof in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Chula Vista. The City Clerk shall post a copy of such notice of the time and place of hearing, in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance of the Council chambers in the City Hall.

2. Delinquent Accounts – Hearing and Assessment. The City Council shall consider said delinquent accounts at the time set for hearing, together with any objections or protests by interested parties. Any owner of land or person affected by the charges may present a written or oral protest or objection to the delinquency of said account or the amount owed thereon. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall either approve the delinquency and amount owed on the account as submitted or as modified or corrected by the City Council. The decision of the City Council on the charges and on all protests or objections shall be final and conclusive. The amounts so approved shall reflect the entire amount due, including all penalties, interest, and administrative fees that have accrued against the account as of the date of the hearing plus any county fees (for processing and collecting the lien). The amount shall be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill and shall be a lien upon the property involved. The City Council shall confirm such assessment and cause the same to be recorded on the assessment roll and, thereafter, such assessment shall constitute a special assessment and lien upon the property. The City Council shall adopt a resolution assessing such amounts as liens upon the respective parcels of land as they are shown upon the last available assessment roll.

3. Delinquent Accounts – Administrative Fee. All delinquent accounts that are not paid within 10 days after the final delinquency notice has been posted may be charged an administrative processing fee to offset the costs incurred by the City in administering the provisions of this chapter. The administrative processing fee (designated for administrative convenience only in the master fee schedule) shall be added to the amount that shall be charged to the property owner on the next regular tax bill under subsection (F)(2) of this section.

G. Solid Waste Service Deposits Required When – Amount. The City or its Authorized Collector has the right to require deposits from the owner or occupant of any premises or property who has allowed their bill or invoice for Solid Waste service charge to become delinquent or who does not have an acceptable credit rating. Deposits shall be equal to the estimated amount of the Solid Waste service charges for two billing cycles, but in no event shall the deposit be less than $25.00.

• H. Request for Exemption from Fees or Services – City – Approved Exception.

1. Duration of Exemption. All exemptions and extensions granted will be for a period of not more than 180 days. Applicants that have been cited with a notice of violation or administrative citation and those that have been late on Solid Waste fee payments within the past six months will not be qualified for an exemption.

2. Process for Making Request. Requests for an exemption from mandatory Solid Waste services shall be made on a form provided by the City. Requests on the required form shall be completed by the applicant and submitted to the City or its Authorized Agent, as outlined on the form. An exemption request will only be considered if the applicant demonstrates that it meets one of the bases set forth in subsections (H)(4)(a) through (H)(4)(d) of this section.

3. Conditions of an Approved Application. Applicants shall agree to an inspection of their premises to verify compliance with Solid Waste Processing. Failure to notify the City or the Authorized Collector in writing prior to reoccupying the premises, or otherwise altering compliance with the exemption conditions, shall constitute delinquency of payment for Collection charges, and charges and penalties shall be retroactive to the first day of the exemption period. In all cases, property owners or their agents will be expected to maintain sanitary premises pursuant to CVMC 8.24.060 including, but not limited to, litter abatement, clean sidewalks and gutters, and Solid Waste Processing requirements (as applicable), throughout the exemption period.

4. Bases for Granting Exemption, and Special Terms. Exemptions will not apply retroactively except as stated in subsection (H)(4)(a) of this section (vacancy exemption). All exemptions requested by tenants shall also be signed by the property owner. An exemption will only be granted if the City or its Authorized Collector determines that the exemption request meets the criteria of subsection (H)(4)(a), (H)(4)(b), (H)(4)(c), or (H)(4)(d) of this section. The City retains the right to review and modify any decision made by the Authorized Collector.

• a. Vacancy Exemption for Unoccupied Premises. In the event that the premises or property are unoccupied and all water, sewer, electricity, and gas are also disconnected or in the case of military deployment of all occupants, an owner or occupant of a residence or business may request a vacancy exemption. Should the premises be unoccupied due to a death or similar hardship, the executor, beneficiary or County probate Administrator may request a retroactive exemption. It is the responsibility of the occupant and/or the property owner to cancel an exemption for vacancy and restart service if the property is to be occupied before the end of the exemption period.

b. Self-Haul. Occupants or tenants of premises or property may apply for an exemption from fees for all or part of the Solid Waste services and remove or convey Solid Waste for processing and disposal which they generate themselves. Such individuals or Entities must provide weekly receipts for disposal at a state-permitted Landfill or Transfer Station and/or appropriate Recycling facility at the end of each billing cycle or upon demand by the City or its Authorized Collector. Individuals or Entities provided an exemption are still subject to state-mandated Organic Waste and Recycling diversion goals and may not: (i) dispose of their waste in the Container of another Generator in Chula Vista or another jurisdiction, or in a park or street litter bin; (ii) contract with a third party to remove and convey their waste; (iii) burn their waste in their fireplace or by other means; (iv) dispose of Organic Waste or Recyclables, or otherwise improperly dispose of Solid Waste as established in CVMC 8.24.040, 8.24.045 and 8.24.050. A Self-Hauler exemption is not a permit to haul Solid Waste generated by a second party.

c. Source Reduction, Recycling and Composting Exemption. The occupant or owner of any premises or property may apply for an exemption from all or part of the Solid Waste fees for 100 percent diversion (no disposal of any kind, anywhere). Such individual or Entity must provide a written description of their

Solid Waste management plans, to comply with the state-mandated Landfill diversion goal, the City’s Integrated Solid Waste Management plan, and State Waste Laws.

• d. Property owners and occupants within an area newly annexed to the City that was not currently using the Authorized Collector may use the service of a private refuse collection service other than the Authorized Collector for a period not to exceed one billing cycle. If the owner or occupant was under a preexisting franchise agreement with a private refuse collection service other than the City’s Authorized Collector, they may remain with that service to the extent required by law until the end of the agreement period, less any extensions in that agreement, for a period not to exceed 180 days.

• e. The City or its Authorized Collector may suspend collection service and/or charges from a Large Quantity Generator for:

  • i. Vacancy;

  • ii. Delinquency of payment subsequent to implementation of subsection (E) of this section; or

iii. Mutual agreement by the City and Authorized Collector. The Authorized Collector shall notify the City quarterly of all suspended accounts that did not result in payment. (Ord. 3575 § 2, 2024; Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 3281 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2891 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

(Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

Where a Solid Waste fee reduction or exemption is granted hereunder, the affected individual or Entity shall not be exempted from and shall remain subject to the mandatory Recycling and Organic Waste obligations of Chapter 8.25 CVMC. Each individual or Entity receiving a fee reduction or exemption shall be responsible for doing his or her equitable share to assist the City with the Landfill diversion goals mandated by the State Waste Laws including, but not limited to, participation in source reduction, reuse, Recycling and Composting of Solid Waste as applicable. Failure to comply with this chapter, Chapter 8.25 CVMC, or State Waste Laws at a site other than the premises or property where the Solid Waste was generated shall be cause for termination of the exemption or reduced fee and shall subject the individual or Entity to paying the full cost of service for the full period of the exemption or reduced fee, plus any applicable penalty for violation of this chapter or Chapter 8.25 CVMC. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It is unlawful for any individual or Entity, other than the Authorized Collector, to interfere in any manner with any Solid Waste or household Hazardous Waste Container or the contents thereof, whether owned by individuals or Entities, the City, or by the Authorized Collector, or to remove any such Container or its contents from the location where the same was placed by the owner thereof. This provision is not intended to prohibit any individual or Entity generating a reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable commodity from selling or giving the same as they may desire; provided, that the commodity(ies) shall be removed and conveyed in a manner strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations of the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality, this chapter and Chapters 8.23 and 8.25 CVMC, and that such commodities shall be diverted from a Landfill, transformation facility, or other land application or other use not expressly recognized as diversion by the City or the State Waste Laws. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

No individual or Entity shall leave, discard, deposit, throw away, or cause to be left, discarded, deposited, or thrown away any Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, or medical waste of any type including, but not limited to, paper, wood, glass, plastic, metals, or Organic Waste, upon any street, alley, gutter, sidewalk, parkway, park, or recreational area in the City. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It is unlawful for any individual or Entity to deposit upon any sidewalk or street within the City any sweepings from any sidewalk, stairway, or other opening leading to the street or sidewalk. All such sweepings or material from any sidewalk or any other opening leading to the street or sidewalk within the City shall be removed in a pan, shovel, or other container and placed in a Container for Solid Waste, including an Organics Container or Recycling Container as appropriate. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).

It shall be the duty of all owners and occupants of buildings in the City and the duty of all owners of vacant lots in the City to keep the sidewalks adjacent to such premises clean and free of any Solid Waste of any type including paper, wood, glass, plastic, metals, Organic Waste, noxious weeds or vegetation, or other organic matter. (Ord. 3523 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3507 § 1(A), 2021; Ord. 2992 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2764 § 1, 1998).