Chapter 8.06 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

The standards in this chapter shall apply to land within the city and all facilities, equipment or vehicles used for storage, removal, transport and other handling of solid wastes. the general provisions chapter 8.02 of corning municipal code also applies to this section.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997; Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Storage and removal of solid wastes in the city shall be in conformance with the county of Tehama solid waste plan, as contained in Title II, Division III, Part VII, Chapter 4, Section 2840 to 2847, of the Tehama County Code.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

The owner, tenant or occupant of every parcel with one or more businesses and/or residential buildings approved for occupancy and located within the city of Corning shall subscribe to and thereafter use regularly, the refuse collection service franchised by the city of Corning.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997).

The owner, tenant or occupant of any premises required to subscribe to a refuse collection service under this chapter may discontinue service for one or more months when such premises are vacant or the occupant is traveling out of town. The owner, tenant or occupant is required to submit written notice of such vacancy to the refuse collection service franchised by the city. Monthly garbage fees shall continue to accrue until such time as notice is received by such refuse collection service.

In the event of a dispute arising under this section, such dispute shall be reviewed as set forth in Section 8.06.105, Rate and service disputes, of this chapter.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997).

A.

The property owner or occupant shall store solid waste on his or her premises or property or shall require it to be stored or handled in such a manner so as not to promote the propagation, harborage or attraction of vectors, or the creation of a nuisance.

B.

It is unlawful for any person to allow garbage, rubbish or solid waste materials to accumulate outside of an authorized garbage, rubbish or waste container. Such garbage, rubbish or waste material shall be removed weekly.

(Ord. 578 §2(10)(part), 1998; Ord. 577(part), 1997).

The design of any new, substantially remodeled or expanded building or other facility shall provide for proper storage or handling and which will accommodate the solid waste loading anticipated collection. The design shall demonstrate to the planning officer and building official that it includes the required provisions.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Where the collection operator furnishes storage containers, they are responsible for maintaining the containers in good condition.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Property owners and tenants shall deposit all garbage and putrescible matter or mixed garbage and rubbish in containers which are nonabsorbent, watertight, vector-resistant, durable, easily cleanable and designed for the containment of refuse. Containers for garbage and rubbish shall be of an adequate size and in sufficient numbers to contain, without overflowing, all the refuse that a household or other establishment generates within the designated removal period. Containers when filled shall not exceed reasonable lifting weights for an average physically fit individual, except where mechanical loading systems are used. Containers shall be maintained in clean, sound condition free from putrescible residue.

(Ord. 578 §2(11), 1998; Ord. 577(part), 1997; Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Containers of one cubic yard or more owned by the collection service operator shall be identified with the name and telephone number of the agent servicing the container.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

No person shall tamper with, modify, remove from or deposit solid wastes in any container which has not been provided for his or her use, without the permission of the container owner.

(Ord. 578 §2(10)(part), 1998; Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

The solid waste franchised hauler shall be responsible for billing refuse collection subscribers. In the event that the solid waste franchised hauler has delinquent accounts for such services, it may submit those accounts to the city for the purposes of collection. The city shall then, pursuant to the authority contained in Government Code Section 38790.1, attempt to collect such delinquent fees in the manner described in Government Code 25831. The franchised hauler shall not cease to provide service for properties which have delinquent accounts.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997).

The solid waste franchised hauler shall not make any increases in the rates without first securing approval by the city council.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997).

Because the refuse customer service rates are based upon volume hauled, and the level of service must be determined through agreement between the solid waste franchised hauler and the customer, disagreements may from time to time occur between these parties. The customer or franchised hauler may, therefore, present the situation to the city director of public works for resolution. The circumstances of the dispute shall be presented in letter form, clearly stating the issues disagreed upon and the solution sought. The director of public works shall review the disputed issue and make a determination which shall be final. The authority of the director of public works to administratively resolve disputes in the foregoing manner does not include authority to approve adjustments in the rates themselves which are charged for differing levels and types of service.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997).

The regulation and qualifications of operators shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code of California Title 14, Section 17332 and 17333.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Solid wastes subject to collection by a collection service operator shall become the property of the collection service operator subject to the provision of this chapter and the contract or franchise conditions after such time as the authorized collector takes possession of the wastes.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Solid wastes may be removed by the owner, occupant or tenant of any premises for disposal only in an approved solid waste disposal site.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997; Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

No person, except the employees of the city in the course of their employment, or the solid waste collection service designated by the city, shall collect solid waste in the city.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

No person shall bury or burn waste at any place within the city limits.

(Ord. 577(part), 1997; Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

No person shall place household garbage or rubbish in a public litter receptacle.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).

Any person violating any section of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished as provided in Chapter 8.25 of this code.

(Ord. 535 §4(part), 1993).