§ 6-3.31. Collection of recyclable commodities.

(a)

Nothing in this chapter shall deny the right of any person to transport any recyclable commodities produced on premises owned or occupied by such person provided the person complies with the minimum standards of health and sanitation and disposal as set forth in this chapter.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for a recyclables collector to charge the residential, commercial, or industrial owner of recyclables for removal or recycling of recyclable materials. Such charge is in violation of the City's right to regulate solid waste collection to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

(c)

All persons collecting or transporting recyclable commodities within the City shall exercise diligence to minimize the noise attendant to the operation and shall conform to this Code as it relates to noise.

(d)

The recyclables collector shall make containers, bins, or roll-off drop boxes available for use by commercial customers if recyclable commodities are placed outside any building on the premises for collection.

(§ 1, Ord. 792, eff. April 15, 1993, as amended by § 3, Ord. 990, eff. January 18, 2001)