Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 3-23 Solid Waste Collection Standards

Solid waste collection standards apply to all attached residential and nonresidential developments except for uses within Planning Area 4. For solid waste collection standards within Planning Area 4, see the special development standards outlined for each district in Section 9-4-7. This chapter includes standards for collecting and loading recyclable materials in development projects as specified below pursuant to the California Solid Waste Refuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Assembly Bill 1327). As used throughout this chapter, solid waste shall have the same definition as provided in Section 6-7-101 of the Irvine Municipal Code.

(Code 1976, § V.E-316.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 00-13, § 3, 10-24-00)

A. Residential.

1. Residential, attached. A minimum of one outdoor solid waste collection bin per 12 dwelling units shall be provided for attached residential units as defined in Section 1-2-1, of which 50 percent of such bins shall be dedicated exclusively to the collection of recyclable materials. Each solid waste bin enclosure or designated waste collection area shall contain at least one recycling collection bin located adjacent or in close proximity to refuse collection bins.

2. Residential, attached, exceptions. Alternatives to the standards set forth herein may be proposed and will be considered by the City provided such alternative plans provide a total weekly bin capacity consistent with the standards provided in Section 3-23-2.A.1. In determining total weekly bin capacity, the City may take into account the frequency of solid waste collection planned for or provided to a particular multi-family complex. Any deviation from the standards provided herein shall require the expressed written approval of the Director of Community Development. To be approved, such plans must be consistent with all municipal codes pertaining to solid waste collection. Provisions herein are not applicable for those attached residential units as defined in Section 1-2-1 which have been designed to participate in the City's curbside solid waste collection program.

3. Residential, single-family detached. Provisions herein are not applicable for those single-family detached residential units as defined in Section 1-2-1 which have been designed to participate in the City's curbside solid waste collection program.

B. Nonresidential. At least two outdoor solid waste collection bins shall be provided for the site developed with a nonresidential use. At least one such bin shall be dedicated exclusively to the collection of recyclable material. The developer/applicant shall clearly identify the location of solid waste collection bins and provide signage directing building occupants of the location of the bins. Clustering of bins is permitted on a multi-tenant site.

C. The capacity of each solid waste collection bin shall be at least three cubic yards.

D. The recycling collection provisions of this chapter apply to all attached residential and nonresidential developments constructed after June 10, 1995.

E. Existing development which adds 30 percent or more to the existing floor area of a development project shall provide areas for collecting and loading solid waste materials in compliance with the provisions set forth herein.

F. Modification to existing development for the sole purpose of retrofitting outside areas for the collecting and loading of recyclable materials shall comply with the provisions set forth herein. Such modification to the site shall comply with the minor/major modification procedure set forth in Chapter 2-19.

G. Recycling collection bins shall be at least three cubic yards in size and in sufficient quantity to collect at least 50 percent of the total recyclable wastes generated on-site.

(Code 1976, § V.E-316.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 98-09, § 3, 7-28-98; Ord. No. 00-13, § 3, 10-24-00; Ord. No. 11-08, § 3(Exh. A), 8-23-11)

A. Solid waste collection areas shall not be located within any required setback areas and shall be conveniently accessible to the units/buildings they are designed to serve and collection vehicles/personnel. Areas for collecting recyclable materials shall be adjacent to refuse collection areas as required in Chapter 3-23.

B. Solid waste collection areas shall be screened from off-site views.

C. Recycling areas retrofitted into existing development shall be located as close as practicable to existing refuse collection areas.

(Code 1976, § V.E-316.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 00-13, § 3, 10-24-00)

A. Solid waste collection areas shall be contained within an enclosed area.

B. Dimensions of the solid waste collection area shall accommodate containers consistent with collection methods prescribed for the types of materials generated for collection.

C. A concrete loading pad area shall be provided in front of the solid waste collection area(s) to ensure that collection vehicles do not damage pavement surface. The concrete pad area shall be designed and constructed consistent with City of Irvine standards and design manual.

D. Solid waste enclosures shall comply with the wall and fence standards set forth in Chapter 3-35 and all applicable building codes, and be consistent with the City of Irvine standards and design manual.

E. Landscaped materials used to screen solid waste collection areas shall comply with the landscape standards set forth in Chapter 3-15.

F. Recycling areas shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal and pickup of materials.

G. Recycling areas or the bins or containers placed therein shall provide protection against adverse environmental conditions, such as rain, which might render the collected materials unmarketable.

H. A sign clearly identifying all recycling and refuse collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of direct access to the recycling areas.

(Code 1976, § V.E-316.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 97-05, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 00-13, § 3, 10-24-00)

Property owners of solid waste collection areas shall be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the surrounding area, except when solid waste collection workers are servicing the solid waste collection bins. At his or her discretion, the Director of Community Development shall have authority to require more frequent waste collections at premises where overflowing solid waste bins become a frequent public nuisance, with the cost of such additional collections to be borne solely by the property owner.

(Code 1976, § V.E-316.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 98-09, § 3, 7-28-98; Ord. No. 00-13, § 3, 10-24-00)