South Lake Tahoe Municipal Code Div. 1 Generally (CA)

§ 4.150.520. Purpose and intent of article.¶

The purpose and intent of this article is to establish by ordinance:

A. The goal of recycling at least 50 percent, by weight, of the city of South Lake Tahoe's waste;

B. To require that the city of South Lake Tahoe develop and maintain a substantial, comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated recycling system for the efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound disposal of waste;

C. To require the development and implementation of a solid waste management plan for the city of South Lake Tahoe;

D. To help preserve the quality of the environment for city of South Lake Tahoe residents by preserving resources, conserving energy, and reducing waste;

E. To improve the city of South Lake Tahoe's economy by creating useful and rewarding jobs for its residents; and

F. To protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of the city of South Lake Tahoe residents.

(Ord. 812 § 1; Ord. 921 § 1; Ord. 1187 § 1; Code 1997 § 23-34)

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§ 4.150.530. Collection of discarded materials by other than exclusive franchisee…¶

No hauler or disposal company other than franchisee or its appropriately authorized designee shall in any way collect discarded materials from any location within the city limits.

(Ord. 812 § 1; Ord. 921 § 1; Ord. 1187 § 1; Code 1997 § 23-35)

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§ 4.150.540. Removal of recyclable materials from existing state-authorized buyback…¶

No individual, company or entity other than franchisee, or its authorized designee, shall be authorized to remove recyclable materials from any state-authorized buyback center. Said locations, for purposes of clarity of this regulation, are identified as follows:

Ruth Avenue Recycling Center.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any individual, company or entity other than franchisee from developing additional recycling sites; provided applicable zoning, building, fire and other requirements of local and state regulatory agencies are met.

(Ord. 812 § 1; Ord. 921 § 1; Ord. 1187 § 1; Code 1997 § 23-36)

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§ 4.150.610. Development of materials recovery facility prohibited.¶

No person, company or entity shall develop or create any type of materials recovery facility (MRF) without review and approval by the city council to ensure consistency with the county integrated waste management plan during the term the ordinance codified in this chapter remains in effect.

(Ord. 812 § 1; Ord. 921 § 1; Ord. 1187 § 1; Code 1997 § 23-43)

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