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Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE

§ 51.22 UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION PROHIBITED.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) No person, other than an authorized franchise collector/hauler, will remove solid waste, including garbage, recyclables, organic waste or bulky items/goods which have been placed in a designated collection location. Any and each such removal in violation hereof from any designated recycling collection location will constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(B) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter will be subject to the provisions of § 10.99 and may be charged with an infraction or misdemeanor at the discretion of the City Attorney. Each removal in violation of this chapter will constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Ord. 943-C.S., passed 2-21-23)

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Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. ▸ Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
    Overview
    1. § 51.01 FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORITY.
    2. § 51.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 51.03 MANDATORY COLLECTION SERVICE.
    4. § 51.04 CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION.
    5. § 51.05 CURBSIDE BULKY ITEM/GOODS COLLECTION.
    6. § 51.06 CURBSIDE ORGANICS WASTE COLLECTION.
    7. § 51.07 ORGANICS REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY GENERATORS.
    8. § 51.08 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING MULTI…
    9. § 51.09 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF PROHIBITED WASTES.
    10. § 51.10 INDIVIDUAL WASTE REMOVAL.
    11. § 51.11 LITTERING; UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL.
    12. § 51.12 ORGANICS DE MINIMIS WAIVERS FOR COMMERCIAL GENERATORS.
    13. § 51.13 EXCLUSIONS.
    14. § 51.14 DISCONTINUING SERVICE UPON VACANCY.
    15. § 51.15 BILLING FOR SERVICES.
    16. § 51.16 RATE DEVIATIONS.
    17. § 51.17 STORAGE.
    18. § 51.18 CONTAINERS.
    19. § 51.19 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION OR REMOVAL.
    20. § 51.20 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
    21. § 51.21 RIGHT TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE.
    22. § 51.22 UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION PROHIBITED.
    23. § 51.23 CIVIL ACTION BY FRANCHISE COLLECTOR/HAULER.
    24. § 51.24 COLLECTION CONTRACT.
    25. § 51.25 COLLECTION VEHICLES.
    26. § 51.26 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS BY CITY.
    27. § 51.27 ENFORCEMENT.
    28. § 51.28 REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULERS AND FACILITY OPERATORS.
    29. § 51.29 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL EDIBLE FOOD GENERATORS.
    30. § 51.30 REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVI…
    31. § 51.31 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS.
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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