[R.O. 2011 §60.010]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall
be deemed to have the meaning indicated below:
An incinerator which complies with all current regulations
of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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 therefore.
The City of Savannah, Missouri.
Removal and transportation of solid waste from its place
of storage to its place of processing or disposal.
Place at which waste shall be picked up by the collector,
which must be within view of the collector, but not more than fifteen
(15) feet back from the curb.
Waste materials from the construction and demolition of residential,
industrial, or commercial structures, but shall not include materials
defined as clean fill under Section 260.200, RSMo.
The Director of Solid Waste Management Program of the City,
or the City Manager if no Director is appointed.
Disposable plastic or paper sacks with a capacity of twenty
(20) to thirty-five (35) gallons specifically designed for storage
of solid waste.
Any room or group of rooms located within a structure, and
forming a single 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 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.
A housing facility containing more than one (1) dwelling
unit under one (1) roof.
Any occupant who, 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.
An individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company,
public or private corporation, association, joint stock company, trust,
estate, political subdivision or any agency, board, department or
bureau of the State or Federal Government or any other legal entity
whatever which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
Incinerating, composting, baling, shredding, salvaging, compacting
and other processes whereby solid waste characteristics are modified
or solid waste quantity is reduced.
Solid waste.
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.
[Ord. No. 2698 § 2, 5-2-2016]
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTESolid waste resulting from the operation of any commercial, industrial, institutional or agricultural establishment, and multiple housing facilities with more than two (2) dwelling units.
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTESolid waste resulting from the maintenance and operation of dwelling units, excluding multiple housing facilities with more than two (2) dwelling units.
Receptacle used by any person to store solid waste during
the interval between solid waste collections.
The process of discarding or getting rid of unwanted material.
In particular, the final disposition of solid waste by man.
The entire process of managing solid waste in a manner which
minimizes the generation and subsequent disposal of solid waste, including
waste reduction, source separation, collection, storage, transportation,
recycling, resource recovery, volume minimization, processing, market
development, and disposal of solid wastes.
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. 2011 §60.020]
A.
The
occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial
or business, industrial or agricultural establishment producing solid
waste within the corporate limits of the City shall provide sufficient
and adequate containers for the storage of all solid waste except
bulky rubbish and demolition and construction waste to serve each
such dwelling unit and/or establishment; and to maintain such solid
waste containers at all times in good repair.
B.
The
occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial,
industrial, agricultural or business establishment shall place all
solid waste to be collected in proper solid waste containers, except
as otherwise provided herein, and shall maintain such solid waste
containers and the area surrounding them in a clean, neat and sanitary
condition at all times. Accumulating of waste in suitable containers
shall not be stored up on residential or commercial establishments
for a period longer than ten (10) days.
C.
Residential
solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than ninety-five
(95) gallons or less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity.
Containers shall be leakproof, water-proof, and fitted with fly-tight
lid and shall be properly covered at all times except when depositing
waste therein or removing the contents thereof. The containers shall
have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features.
Containers shall be of a type originally manufactured for residential
solid waste, with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall be of
lightweight and sturdy construction. The weight of any individual
container and contents shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds.
Galvanized metal containers, rubber or fiberglass containers, and
plastic containers, which do not become brittle in cold weather, may
be used. Disposable solid waste containers with suitable frames or
containers as approved by the Director may also be used for storage
of residential solid waste.
[Ord. No. 2684 §3, 12-21-2015]
D.
Commercial solid waste, which is stored outside, shall be stored in solid waste containers as approved by the Director. The containers shall be water-proof, leak-proof, and shall be covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof; and shall meet all requirements as set forth by Section 225.060.
E.
Tree
limbs less than four (4) inches in diameter and brush shall be securely
tied in bundles not larger than forty-eight (48) inches long and eighteen
(18) inches in diameter when not placed in storage containers. The
weight of any individual bundle shall not exceed seventy-five (75)
pounds.
F.
Yard
wastes shall be stored in containers so constructed and maintained
as to prevent the dispersal of wastes placed therein upon the premises
served, upon adjacent premises, or upon adjacent public rights-of-way.
The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) pounds.
G.
Solid
waste containers, which are not approved, will be collected together
with their contents and shall be disposed. The collector upon recognition
of an unapproved solid waste container shall notify the owner of said
container and the owner shall have one (1) week to remedy the situation
in an appropriate manner consistent with this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §60.030; Ord. No. 1751 §§1 — 3(60.030), 2-1-1993]
A.
The
City shall provide for the collection of solid waste as follows:
1.
Collection of residential solid waste. The City
shall provide for the collection of all residential solid waste in
the City, provided however, that the City may provide the collection
service by contracting with a person, County, or other City or as
a combination thereof, for the entire City or portions thereof, as
deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
2.
Other collections. The City may, at its discretion,
provide commercial solid waste collection services upon specific application
of the owners or persons in charge thereof. However, in the event
that such application is to be made or approved or the City does not
provide such services, it shall be the duty of such commercial establishment
to provide for collection of all solid waste produced upon any such
premises. If and when the City does provide commercial collection
service, the provisions herein concerning such service shall apply.
B.
All
solid waste from premises, to which collection services are provided
by the City, shall be collected, except bulky rubbish. All solid waste
collected shall, upon being loaded into collection equipment, become
the property of the collection agency.
C.
Solid
waste containers as required by this Chapter for the storage of residential
solid waste or plastic bags with ties should be placed at the collection
site. Any solid waste containers to be placed at the collection site
for collection shall not be so placed until the regularly scheduled
collection day.
D.
Bulky
rubbish shall be collected by request to the Director. The Director
shall establish the procedure for collecting bulky rubbish and the
charges therefore.
E.
Solid
waste collectors, employed by the City or a solid waste collection
agency operating under contract with the City, are hereby authorized
to enter upon private property for the purpose of collecting solid
waste therefrom as required by this Chapter. Solid waste collectors
shall not enter dwelling units or other residential buildings for
the purpose of collecting residential solid waste. Commercial solid
waste may be removed from within commercial establishments.
F.
The
following collection frequencies shall apply to collections of solid
waste within the City:
1.
All residential solid waste, other than bulky rubbish, shall be collected
at least once weekly.
2.
All commercial solid waste shall be collected once weekly, and shall
be collected at such lesser intervals as may be fixed by the Director
upon a determination that such lesser intervals are necessary for
the preservation of the health and/or safety of the public.
G.
Residential
solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises.
Commercial solid waste containers shall be stored upon private property,
unless the owner shall have been granted written permission from the
City to use public property for such purposes. The storage site shall
be well drained, fully accessible to collection equipment, public
health personnel and fire inspection personnel.
H.
All
collection vehicles shall be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary
condition, and shall be so constructed, maintained and operated as
to prevent spillage of solid waste therefrom. All vehicles to be used
for collection of solid waste shall be constructed with covers, which
shall be enclosed, with only loading hoppers exposed. No solid waste
shall be transported in the loading hoppers, provided however, other
vehicles may be used to transport bulky rubbish which because of its
size or weight is not susceptible to being loaded and unloaded in
vehicles described above, but in no event shall such vehicles be operated
without adequate cover or binding to prevent spillage of waste therefrom
and in accordance with rules and regulations made by the Board of
Aldermen. Any spillage or blowing litter caused as a result of the
duties of the solid waste collector shall be collected and placed
in the transportation vehicle by the solid waste collector.
I.
Permits
shall not be required for the removal, hauling or disposal of earth
and rock material from grading or excavation activities, however,
all such material shall be conveyed in tight vehicles, trucks or receptacles,
so constructed and maintained that none of the material being transported
shall spill upon the public right-of-way.
[R.O. 2011 §60.040]
A.
Solid
waste shall be disposed of at a processing facility or disposal area
approved by the City and complying with all requirements of the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources.
B.
The
Director may classify certain wastes as hazardous wastes which will
require special handling and shall be disposed of in any manner acceptable
to the Director and which will meet all local, State and Federal regulations.
[R.O. 2011 §60.050; Ord. No. 1622 §1(60.050), 5-2-1989]
A.
No
person shall engage in the business of collecting, transporting, processing
or disposing of solid waste within the corporate limits of the City
without first obtaining an annual permit therefore from the City;
provided however, that this provision shall not be deemed to apply
to employees of the holder of any such permit.
B.
No
such permit shall be issued until and unless the applicant therefore,
in addition to all other requirements set forth, shall file and maintain
with the Director evidence of a satisfactory public liability insurance
policy sufficient to cover all vehicles to be operated in the conduct
of such business. Should any such policy be canceled, the Director
shall be notified of such cancellation by the insurance carrier in
writing not less than ten (10) days prior to the effective date of
such cancellation, and provisions to the effect shall be incorporated
in such policy, which shall also place upon the company writing such
policy the duty to give such notice.
C.
Each
applicant for any such permit shall state in his/her application therefore:
1.
The nature of the permit desired, as to collect, transport, process,
or dispose of solid waste or any combination thereof;
2.
The characteristics of solid waste to be collected, transported,
processed, or disposed;
3.
The number of solid waste vehicles to be operated thereunder;
4.
The precise location or locations of solid waste processing or disposal
facilities to be used;
5.
Boundaries of the collection area;
6.
If for processing or disposal, a copy of a permit issued by the State
of Missouri; and
7.
Such other information as required by the Director.
D.
If
the application shows that the applicant will collect, transport,
process or dispose of solid wastes without hazard to the public health
or damage to the environment and in conformity with the laws of the
State of Missouri and this Chapter, the Director shall issue the permit
authorized by this Chapter. The permit shall be issued for a period
of one (1) year beginning on July first (1st) of each year, and each
applicant shall pay therefore a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for
each solid waste processing or disposal facility to be operated and
a fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each collection vehicle to be used.
If in the opinion of the Director modifications can be made to the
application regarding service, equipment or mode of operation, so
as to bring the application within the intent of this Chapter, the
Director shall notify the applicant in writing setting forth the modification
to be made and the time in which it shall be done.
E.
If the applicant does not make the modifications pursuant to the notice in Subsection (D) above within the time limit specified therein, or if the application does not clearly show that the collection, transportation, processing or disposal of solid wastes will create no public health hazard or be without harmful effects on the environment, the application shall be denied and the applicant notified by the Director, in writing, stating the reason for such denial. Nothing in this Section shall prejudice the right of the applicant to reapply after the rejection of his/her application, provided that all aspects of the reapplication comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
F.
The annual permit may be renewed simply upon payment of the fee or fees as designated herein if the business has not been modified. If the modifications have been made, the applicant shall reapply for a permit as set forth in Subsections (B — C). No permits authorized by this Chapter shall be transferable from person to person.
G.
In
all cases, when the corrective measures have not been taken within
the time specified, the Director shall suspend or revoke the permit
or permits involved in the violation, however, in those cases where
an extension of time will permit collection 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.
H.
All
motor vehicles operating under any permit required by this Chapter
shall display the number or numbers on each side in colors which contrast
with that of the vehicle, such numbers to be clearly legible and not
less than three (3) inches high. Each permit for processing or disposal
facilities shall be prominently displayed at the facility.
I.
There
shall be no more than six (6) permits issued for the collection and
transportation of solid waste within the corporate limits of the City.
[R.O. 2011 §60.060]
A.
The
director shall make 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.
Schedules of and routes for collection of solid waste.
8.
Collection points of solid waste containers.
9.
Collection and disposal of solid waste.
10.
Processing facilities and fees for the use thereof.
11.
Disposal facilities and fees for the use thereof.
12.
Records of quantity and type of wastes received at processing and/or
disposal facilities.
13.
Handling and transportation of special wastes such as toxic wastes,
sludges, ashes, agriculture, construction, bulky items, tires, automobiles,
oils, greases, etc.
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The City Collector or such other City Official who is responsible
for preparing utility and other service charge billings for the City
is hereby authorized to make and promulgate reasonable and necessary
rules and regulations for the billing and collection of solid waste
collection and/or disposal service charges as hereinafter provided
for. A copy of any and all rules and regulations made and promulgated
under the provisions hereof shall be filed in the office of the City
Clerk/Treasurer of the City.
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B.
In
order to insure 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 of
Savannah. No inspection shall be made in any residential unit unless
authorized by the occupant or by due process of law. In all instances
where such inspections reveal violation of this Chapter, the rules
and regulations authorized herein for the storage, collection, transportation,
processing or disposal of solid waste or the laws of the State of
Missouri, the Director shall issue notice of 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.
C.
Any
person who feels aggrieved by any notice of violation or order issued
pursuant thereto of the Director may, within thirty (30) days of the
act for which redress is sought, appeal directly to the Circuit Court
of Andrew County, Missouri, in writing, setting forth in a concise
statement the act being appealed and the grounds for its reversal.
[R.O. 2011 §60.070]
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 and/or
with the intent of avoiding payment of the service charge hereinafter
provided for solid waste collection and disposal.
2.
Interfere in any manner with solid waste collection equipment, or
with solid waste collectors in a lawful performance of their duties
as such, whether such equipment or collectors shall be those of the
City, or those of a solid waste collection agency operating under
the contract with the City.
3.
Disposes of solid waste at any facility or location which is approved
by the City and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
4.
Engage in the business of collecting, transporting, processing, or
disposing of solid waste within the corporate limits of the City without
a permit from the City, or operate under an expired permit, or operate
after a permit has been suspended or revoked.
[R.O. 2011 §60.080; Ord. No. 1799 §1(60.080), 8-15-1994; Ord. No. 1857 §1(60.080), 5-20-1996; Ord. No. 2022 §1, 9-18-2000; Ord. No. 2063 §1, 9-17-2001; Ord. No. 2118 §1, 9-18-2002; Ord. No. 2172 §1, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 2201 §1, 9-7-2004; Ord. No. 2226 §1, 2-22-2005; Ord. No. 2259 §1, 9-6-2005; Ord. No. 2352 §1, 10-15-2007; Ord. No. 2446 §1, 9-8-2009; Ord. No. 2545 §1, 11-21-2011]
A.
There
is hereby imposed, for the collection and disposal of solid waste,
in order to protect the general public health and environment, a service
charge for each dwelling unit. The service charge for collection of
residential solid waste shall be in the amount of twenty-six dollars
nineteen cents ($26.19) per calendar month for each dwelling unit.
[Ord. No. 2689 §1, 1-25-2016; Ord. No. 2707 §1, 9-6-2016; Ord.
No. 2736 §1, 9-18-2017; Ord. No. 2760, 9-24-2018; Ord. No. 2786, 9-21-2020; Ord.
No. 2839, 4-17-2023[1]]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Section 3 of this ordinance provided
that the amended charges would take effect with the billing due May,
2023.
B.
Residents
making application with the City, whose sole support from Social Security
shall be charged a reduced rate of twenty-two dollars and fifty-nine
cents ($22.59) from the foregoing residential monthly charge. Said
application may be approved by the Mayor or City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 2689 §1, 1-25-2016; Ord. No. 2707 §1, 9-6-2016; Ord.
No. 2736 §1, 9-18-2017; Ord. No. 2760, 9-24-2018; Ord. No. 2786, 9-21-2020; ; Ord.
No. 2839, 4-17-2023[2]]
[2]
Editor’s Note: Section 3 of this ordinance provided
that the amended charges would take effect with the billing due May,
2023.
C.
The
service and service charge shall be terminated upon presentation of
satisfactory proof to City Hall that any such dwelling or establishment
is unoccupied, and shall be commenced upon renewed occupancy thereof.
The City may enforce collection of such charges by bringing proper
legal action against the occupant of any premises who have been receiving
such services, to recover any sums due for such services plus a reasonable
attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
D.
Service charges shall be payable to the City of Savannah. The City
shall bill on a monthly basis. Billings for any particular month shall
be made at the end of that month. Payments are due when the billings
are made. Any payment not received by the 10th of the month shall
be delinquent. A penalty of ten percent (10%) shall be added to the
monthly charge if not paid by the 15th of the month.
[Ord. No. 2697 §2, 5-2-2016]
E.
Businesses
shall be billed a service charge of seven dollars ($7.00) per calendar
month for participating in the recycling program.
[R.O. 2011 §60.090]
Any person who is handicapped and unable to comply with Section 225.030 of this Chapter shall be exempt therefrom and shall make individual arrangements for collection and collection sites with the trash hauler servicing his/her area.
[R.O. 2011 §60.100]
No solid waste will be allowed to be disposed of at the Savannah
sanitary landfill that is collected outside the confines of Andrew
County, Missouri, unless prior approval of the Mayor is obtained.
