Grand Terrace Municipal Code Art. X Unauthorized Collection of Recyclable Materials

Upon placement of recyclable waste material at a designated recycling collection location for collection by an authorized recycling contractor, the recyclable waste material shall become the property of the authorized recycling contractor.

(Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)

During the twenty-four-hour period commencing at six p.m. on any day preceding a day designated for collection of recyclable waste material which has been placed at a designated collection location for collection by the authorized recycling contractor, it is strictly prohibited for collection by nonauthorized persons or contractors to collect the waste. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more designated recycling locations during the twenty-four-hour period shall constitute a misdemeanor and a separate and distinct offense punishable in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.

(Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)

Nothing in this Chapter shall limit the right of an individual person, organization or other entity to donate, sell or otherwise dispose of recyclable waste material, provided that any such disposal is in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)

The city manager or his designee shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article. This authority shall be in addition to the authority granted to police officers pursuant to the municipal code.

(Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)