[CC 1979 §60.010; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
This Article shall be known as the "Solid Waste Disposal and
Management Ordinance" of Sullivan, Missouri.
[CC 1979 §60.011; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
When used in this Article, the following words and phrases mean,
unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
The City of Sullivan, Missouri.
The City Health Inspector of Sullivan, Missouri.
Any waste or combination of wastes, as determined by the
Commission 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.
Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution,
City, County, other political subdivision, authority, State agency
or institution, or Federal agency or institution.
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials including,
but not limited to, solid and semi-solid waste materials resulting
from industrial, commercial, agricultural, governmental and domestic
activities, but does not include hazardous waste as defined in Sections
260.360 to 260.432, RSMo., recovered materials, overburden, rock,
tailings, matte, slag or other waste material resulting from mining,
milling or smelting.
Any area used for the disposal of solid waste from more than
one (1) residential premises, or one (1) or more commercial, industrial,
manufacturing, recreational, or governmental operations.
[CC 1979 §60.012; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
The Board of Aldermen may, in the event that they conclude that
the public health and sanitation of the City would be served, enter
into a contract or contracts with person or persons for the collection
of solid wastes from within the boundaries of the City. All such persons
under contract with the City for the collection of solid waste shall
be licensed by the City.
[CC 1979 §60.013; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
No person shall place or cause to be placed in any solid waste
disposal area any material or substance other than solid waste as
defined in this Article. No person shall place or cause to be placed
in any solid waste disposal area any hazardous waste as defined in
this Article or any bulk liquids, semi-solids, sludges containing
free moisture, highly flammable or volatile substances, unexpensed
pesticide containers, pesticides, raw animal manure, septic tank pumpings,
raw sewage and industrial process sludges, radioactive materials,
explosives, toxics and other hazardous materials.
[CC 1979 §60.014; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
A.
It shall
be the duty of every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or
renting any premises, dwelling unit or any place where garbage, rubbish
or solid waste accumulates to provide and at all times to maintain
in good order and repair on any of said premises a portable container
or containers for solid waste which shall be made of galvanized metal,
plastic cans or plastic bags, not easily corrodible, rodent and fly
proof, with a tight fitting lid which shall not be removed except
when depositing or removing the contents of the receptacle and with
handles on the sides and of sufficient capacity and in sufficient
numbers to accommodate and securely keep all the solid waste that
may accumulate between collections. Provided further, that all containers
shall be kept clean and free from accumulation of any substance remaining
attached to the inside of the container which would attract or breed
flies, mosquitoes or other insects.
B.
It shall
be the duty of every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or
renting any commercial premises upon which solid waste accumulates
to maintain bulk storage containers as may be approved by the Director
of Solid Waste Disposal.
C.
It shall
be the duty of every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or
renting any premises or dwelling units to place the daily accumulations
of solid wastes in the container or containers required in this Article
and it shall be the duty of every person placing solid waste in any
such container to eliminate as far as possible all water and liquid
from such solid waste and to securely wrap such solid waste in paper
or other temporary containers before placing same in such metal containers.
D.
Accumulations
of solid waste such as paper boxes and small light scrap lumber which
cannot be conveniently placed in the containers required under this
Article shall be gathered together, baled and tied in compact bundles
and placed in a location easily accessible for collection.
E.
Cardboard
boxes, discarded fence posts, lumber and other earthen, wooden or
metal wastes may be stored temporarily on the premises, but in no
case shall such storage exceed two (2) weeks, unless said debris is
the direct result of a building construction project duly authorized
under a building permit in which case said debris should be stored
in a bulk storage container and in no case shall such waste remain
on the premise longer than sixty (60) days.
F.
It shall
be unlawful for any person to deposit or cause to be deposited upon
the City streets, alleys, parkways or on private or public property
in the City of Sullivan any solid waste unless placed in containers
as required by the Article or unless stacked, accumulated or stored
pursuant to the provisions of this Article.
G.
It shall
be unlawful for any person in charge of any lot of ground or other
premises in the City to allow garbage or solid waste to accumulate
thereon or to permit water or other putrid substance to so accumulate
as to attract rats, flies, vermin or to cause a condition dangerous
to the health or safety of the City or any person.
H.
It shall
be unlawful for any person not duly authorized as provided in this
Article to tamper with overturn or remove or destroy any solid waste
container described in this Article.
[CC 1979 §60.015; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
All solid waste from residential properties or dwelling units
within the City which has been deposited in containers as provided
in this Article shall be collected, removed and disposed of by the
City or an authorized collector in accordance with and subject to
the provisions of this Article. The City shall not be responsible
for providing solid waste collection service to commercial businesses,
business houses, restaurants, schools, hotels, hospitals, churches,
industries and any other institutions or establishments of any kind
in the City.
[CC 1979 §60.016; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
All solid waste containers described in this Article shall be
placed at the curb side only or in some suitable place to be determined
by the Director of Solid Waste Disposal and shall be accessible to
the solid waste collectors.
[CC 1979 §60.017; Ord. No. 2006 §1, 4-6-1993]
It shall be unlawful to burn any solid waste in open pits or
in any unenclosed area within the City unless such burning is performed
under controlled conditions with utmost consideration given to the
public health, safety and welfare. Controlled burning shall only be
allowed with prior approval of the City and the Sullivan Fire Protection
District.
[CC 1979 §60.018; Ord. No. 2240 §1, 9-5-1995]
If it is determined by the City Collector that any person has
refused or failed to pay any charge assessed pursuant to the provisions
of this Chapter for a period of more than sixty (60) consecutive days,
the City shall terminate the City water and other services to the
property for which the charge was made. The fact that legal title
to property is in any person constitutes prima facie proof that such
person is responsible for the payment of charges provided for in this
Chapter. The fact that charges incurred were for services provided
to a tenant, agent or other person using the titleholder's property
shall not be grounds for staying the termination of City services
provided for in this Section.
