[R.O. 2006 §240.010; Code 1975 §60.010; CC 1985
§20-1]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
An incinerator which complies with all current regulations
of the Missouri Air Conservation Commission.
Non-putrescible solid wastes consisting of combustible and/or
non-combustible waste materials from dwelling units, commercial, industrial,
institutional, or agricultural establishments which are either too
large or too heavy to be safely and conveniently loaded in solid waste
collection vehicles by solid waste collectors, with the equipment
available therefor.
The removal and transportation of solid waste from its place
of storage to its place of processing or disposal.
Solid waste resulting from the operation of any commercial,
industrial, institutional or agricultural establishment, and multiple
housing facilities with more than twenty (20) dwelling units.
A person or company with whom contracts are executed in accordance
with the provisions of this Chapter by the City for the collection
of solid waste.
[Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
Waste materials from the construction or destruction of residential,
industrial or commercial structures.
The City Administrator or his/her designee.
A disposable plastic or paper sack specifically designed
for storage of solid waste.
Any room or group of rooms located within a structure, and
forming a single-family habitable unit with facilities which are used,
or are intended to be used, for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
Putrescible animal or vegetable wastes resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking, serving or consumption of food.
Any waste or combination of wastes, as determined by statute
and/or by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources by rules and
regulations, which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical,
chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or significantly
contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible,
or incapacitating reversible, illness, or pose a present or potential
threat to the health of humans or the environment.
[Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
A structure containing more than one (1) dwelling unit under
one (1) roof.
Any person whom, alone or jointly or severally with others,
shall be in actual possession of any dwelling unit or of any other
improved real property, either as owner or as a tenant.
Incinerating, composting, baling, shredding, salvaging, compacting
and other processes whereby solid waste characteristics are modified
or solid waste quantity is reduced.
Solid waste.
Solid waste resulting from the maintenance and operation
of dwelling units, excluding multiple housing facilities with more
than twenty (20) dwelling units.
Any unwanted or discarded waste materials in a solid or semi-solid
state, including but not limited to garbage, ashes, street refuse,
rubbish, dead animals, animal and agricultural wastes, yard wastes,
discarded appliances, special wastes, industrial wastes, and demolition
and construction waste.
A receptacle used by any person to store solid waste during
the interval between solid waste collection.
The process of discarding or getting rid of unwanted material,
in particular the final disposition of solid wastes by man.
The entire solid waste system of storage, collecting, transportation,
processing and disposal of solid waste.
The keeping, maintaining or storing solid waste from the
time of its production until the time of its collection.
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden vegetation and Christmas
trees. The term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with intact
root balls.
[R.O. 2006 §240.020; Code 1975 §60.310; CC 1985
§20-2; Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
A.
The
Director shall make, amend, revoke, and enforce reasonable and necessary
rules and regulations, governing but not limited to:
1.
Preparation, drainage and wrapping of garbage deposited in solid
waste containers.
2.
Specifications for solid waste containers, including the type, composition,
equipment, size and shape thereof.
3.
Identification of solid waste containers and of the covers thereof,
and of equipment thereto appertaining, if any.
4.
Weight limitations on the combined weight of solid waste containers
and the contents thereof, and weight and size limitations on bundles
of solid waste too large for solid waste containers.
5.
Storage of solid waste in solid waste containers.
6.
Sanitation, maintenance and replacement of solid waste containers.
7.
Collection points of solid waste containers.
8.
Collection and disposal of solid waste.
9.
Processing facilities and fees for the use thereof.
10.
Disposal facilities and fees for the use thereof.
11.
Records of quantity and type of wastes received at processing and/or
disposal facilities.
12.
Handling of special wastes such as toxic wastes, sludges, ashes,
agriculture, construction, bulky items, tires, automobiles, oils,
greases, etc.
[R.O. 2006 §240.030; Code 1975 §§60.270 —
60.290; CC 1985 §20-3]
A.
Whenever
an inspection reveals violation of this Chapter, the rules and regulations
authorized herein for storage, collection, transportation, processing
or disposal of solid waste or the laws of the State, the Director
shall issue notice for each such violation stating therein the violation
or violations found, the time and date and the corrective measure
to be taken, together with the time in which such corrections shall
be made.
B.
In
all cases, when the corrective measures have not been taken within
the time specified, the Director shall suspend or revoke the business
license issued by the City under this Chapter involved in the violation,
however, in those cases where an extension of time will permit correction
and there is no public health hazard created by the delay, one (1)
extension of time not to exceed the original time period may be given.
[Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
C.
Any
person who feels aggrieved by any notice of violation or order issued
pursuant thereto of the Director may within ten (10) days of the act
for which redress is sought, appeal directly to the Circuit Court
of the County in writing, setting forth in a concise statement the
act being appealed and the grounds for its reversal.
[R.O. 2006 §240.040; Code 1975 §60.270; CC 1985
§20-4; Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
To ensure compliance with the laws of this State, this Chapter
and the rules and regulations authorized herein, the Director is authorized
to inspect all phases of solid waste management within the City. No
inspection shall be made in any residential unit unless authorized
by the occupant or by due process of law.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Sections 235.050, Bonds and 235.060,
Liability Insurance, were repealed 4-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23.16. Prior
history includes: R.O. 2006 §§ 240.050 — 240.060;
Code 1975 §§ 60.210, 60.340; CC 1985 §§ 20-5 —
20-6.
[R.O. 2006 §240.070; Code 1975 §60.320; CC 1985
§20-7; Ord. No. 23.16, 4-6-2023]
A.
It
shall be unlawful for any person to:
1.
Deposit solid waste in any solid waste container other than his/her
own, without the written consent of the owner of such container;
2.
Interfere in any manner with solid waste collection equipment, or
with solid waste collectors in the lawful performance of their duties;
3.
Dispose of solid waste at any facility or location that is not approved
by the City and the State Division of Health; or
4.
Engage in the business of collecting, transporting, processing or
disposing of waste within the corporate limits of the City without
a business license from the City, or operate under an expired license,
or operate after a license has been suspended or revoked.
