[R.O. 1998 § 550.050; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. Municipal operations include a variety
of activities conducted to maintain City-owned property and facilities.
This Article will cover those activities that are not specifically
covered in the other Articles of this document. This Article covers
custodial and building maintenance activities, materials management
and storage, safe material substitutions, spill plans, establishment
of general O and M procedures, scheduling, record keeping and housekeeping
practices in general.
B. This Article also covers general municipal
housekeeping issues, which include illegal dumping, littering, pet
wastes, trash storage, and recycling.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.060; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. City Hall — 10405 St. Charles Rock
Road. This facility is situated on three (3) acres has building size
approximately sixty thousand (60,000) square feet. City Hall houses
the Finance and Administration Department, the Police Department,
Corrections, the Planning Department and the City Clerk's office.
A paved parking lot is provided for visitors/employees, and all City
vehicles, including police cars. Materials and supplies utilized in
performing all building maintenance, including custodial work, are
stored within the building. A total of seventy (70) employees report
to this facility.
B. Public Services Facility — 3950 Industrial
Drive. This facility houses the Street Maintenance Division and the
Fleet Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department. The
facility is situated on approximately three (3) acres. It contains
three (3) main buildings, a covered equipment storage building, and
a covered bulk storage bin, with a combined area of approximately
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The main building has six (6)
vehicle work bays, an interior vehicle wash area, a fabrication shop,
shower/locker facilities, lunchroom and administrative offices. A
100-foot-diameter salt dome, with a capacity of two thousand (2,000)
tons, is also located on the site. A paved parking lot is provided
for visitors/employees. All equipment associated with street maintenance
activities are either stored within the covered equipment storage
building, or on the paved yard storage area. All materials utilized
in performing street maintenance is either stored within the main
building or within the covered bulk storage bin. All vehicle maintenance
activity is done inside the main building, within the vehicle work
bays. The Public Services Department partially services the entire
City fleet, including police cars. Major repairs are sent out to a
private vendor. The Public Services facility typically operates from
7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The hours vary during emergency operations
such as snow removal. A total of five (5) full-time employees report
to this facility.
C. Parks And Recreation Department (Central)
— 1 Community Center Drive. This Department includes seven (7)
parks, a swimming pool complex, a community center, golf course and
several maintenance facilities. This division is responsible for the
maintenance of ball fields, golf course, swimming pool complex, the
maintenance of all other City parks and all grounds maintenance activities
associated with City Hall and the City's various beautifications areas.
A paved parking lot is provided for employees and patrons. Equipment
is stored within the various buildings. All material used in park
maintenance activities is stored within various buildings. With the
exception of the winter months, this facility operates seven (7) days
a week from 7:00 A.M. into the evening. A total of twelve (12) full-time
employees report to this Department.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.070; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. City Hall/Police Department. The City Administrator
has authority over City Hall/Police Department. The building is actively
managed by the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
City Administrator: 314-568-2399
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Building Maintenance Supervisor:
314-560-5350
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B. Public Services Facility. The Director
of Public Services has authority over the Public Services facility.
The facility is actively managed by the Street Superintendent.
Director of Public Services: 314-447-1650
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Street Superintendent: 314-568-6079
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C. Park Department. The Director of Parks
and Recreation has authority over the Park Department. The complex
is actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks Operations.
Director of Parks and Recreation:
314-429-4545
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Superintendent of Parks Operations:
314-568-6111
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[R.O. 1998 § 550.080; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. City Hall. Material/supply needs are determined
by the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
Material
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Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand
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For Use Within
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Storage Location
|
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Various Cleaning Supplies
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20 gallons
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6 months
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Warehouse portion of basement and
various custodial closets
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Latex Paint
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15 gallons
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6 months
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Paint room located in basement
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Aerosol Cans (various products)
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Only amount needed
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6 months
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Storeroom
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Emergency Backup Batteries (lead
acid)
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2
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6 months
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Storeroom
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Fluorescent Lamps
|
30
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6 months
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Storeroom
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Light Ballasts
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2
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6 months
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Storeroom
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Scale Remover (acid)
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1 gallon
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6 months
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Storeroom
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B. Public Services Facility. Material/supply needs are determined by the Street Superintendent. Material/supplies used in vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair operations are listed in Article
III. Materials/supplies used in roadway/bridge maintenance are listed in Article
VI.
Material
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Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand
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For Use Within
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Storage Location
|
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Various Cleaning Supplies
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10 gallons
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6 months
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Custodial closet
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C. Parks And Recreation. Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of Parks Operations. Materials/supplies used in field maintenance are listed in Article
VII.
Material
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Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand
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For Use Within
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Storage Location
|
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Various Cleaning Supplies
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10 gallons
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6 months
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Custodial closet
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D. Park Maintenance. Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of Parks Operations. Materials/supplies used in parks maintenance operations are listed in Article
VII.
Material
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Maximum Quantity Kept On Hand
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For Use Within
|
Storage Location
|
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Various Cleaning Supplies
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10 gallons
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6 months
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Custodial closet
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Swimming Pool Chemicals
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50 gallons
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1 month
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Storage room
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[R.O. 1998 § 550.090; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. City Hall. Standard office waste is generated,
along with waste from custodial operations. A fountain located in
the rear of the building is backwashed on a regular basis. Wastes
from building and office maintenance activities are also included
in this list.
Waste
|
Maximum Storage Capacity
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Storage Location
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Method Of Disposal
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Contractor
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Frequency
|
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Standard Office Waste
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1 — 10 yd3 Dumpsters
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Fenced area/dumpster
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Landfill
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Waste hauler
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Twice a week
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White Paper and Cardboard
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Various containers
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Fenced area/dumpster
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Recycle
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Recycling company.
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Weekly
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Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles
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Various containers
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Fenced area/dumpster
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Recycle
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Recycling company
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Weekly
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Custodial Waste (mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water-based cleaners)
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N/A
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N/A
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Dump in drain to sanitary sewer
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N/A
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Daily
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Emergency Lighting Batteries (lead
acid, NiCd)
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Box
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Storage room
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Recycle
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Hazardous material recycler
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Quarterly
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Lamp Ballasts
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Box
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Storage room
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Landfill (if PCBs, with approval)
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Waste hauler
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Quarterly
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Lamps (fluorescent, mercury vapor,
sodium vapor)
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Box
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Storage room
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Recycle
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Hazardous material recycler
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Quarterly
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Lamp (green tip fluorescent)
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Box
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Storage area
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Landfill
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Waste hauler
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Weekly
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Computer Monitors, CPUs
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Box
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Storage area
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Recycle
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Reuse or hazardous material recycler
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As needed
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Oil-Based Paints and Thinners
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Drum
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Park maintenance shop
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Energy recovery
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Hazardous waste vendor
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Quarterly
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Organic Solvents
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Drum
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Park maintenance shop
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Energy recovery
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Hazardous waste vendor
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Quarterly
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B. Public Services Facility. Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial operations. Additional waste generated from vehicle maintenance activities and street maintenance activities is included in Articles
III and
VI of this Chapter.
Waste
|
Maximum Storage Capacity
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Storage Location
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Method Of Disposal
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Contractor
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Frequency
|
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Standard Office Waste
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15 yd3 Dumpsters
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Parking lot
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Picked up by waste hauler
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Waste hauler
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Twice a week
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White Paper and Cardboard
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Various containers
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Outside container
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Picked up for recycling
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Recycling company
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Monthly
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Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottle
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Various containers
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Outside container
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Picked up for recycling
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Recycling company
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Monthly
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Custodial Waste (mop buckets, auto
scrubber)
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N/A
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N/A
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Dump in drain to sanitary sewer
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N/A
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Daily
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C. Parks And Recreation Department. Standard office waste is generated from the Community Center activities. Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included in Article
VII of this document.
Waste
|
Maximum Storage Capacity
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Storage Location
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Method Of Disposal
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Contractor
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Frequency
|
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Standard Office Waste
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2 — 10 yd3 Dumpsters
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Parking lot
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Picked up by waste hauler
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Waste hauler
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Twice a week
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D. Swimming Pool Complex. Standard office/business
waste from pool operations.
Waste
|
Maximum Storage Capacity
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Storage Location
|
Method Of Disposal
|
Contractor
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Frequency
|
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Standard Office Waste
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2 — 10 yd3 Dumpsters
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Dumpster — fenced area
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Picked up by waste hauler
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Waste hauler
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Twice a week
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Custodial Waste (mop buckets, auto
scrubber)
|
N/A
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N/A
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Dump in drain to sanitary sewer
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N/A
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Daily
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Backwash Water from Swimming Pool
|
N/A
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N/A
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Discharged to sanitary sewer
|
Pool company
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As needed
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[R.O. 1998 § 550.100; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. Facilities.
1.
Pool drainage and filter backwash
water from chlorinated swimming pools, fountains and lined ponds must
be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Other chlorinated water
from water line or tank disinfection must also be directed to the
sanitary sewer.
2.
Any discharge to surface water of
pool or backwash water from pools and ponds must be dechlorinated
prior to discharging into storm sewer system under the conditions
of an NPDES permit obtained by the facility. The NPDES permit requires
ceasing chlorination seven (7) days prior to discharge or using chemical
dechlorination. These discharges to surface water must be approved
under local building code, and not create a nuisance to adjoining
property.
3.
Avoid using copper or silver-containing
algaecides in pools, fountains and ponds.
4.
Ensure grease traps and oil/water
separators in kitchens and food service areas are maintained. Avoid
sanitary sewer grease-blockage by regularly pumping out traps and
separators.
5.
Maintain site plumbing plans showing
sanitary and storm sewer connections. Ensure wastewater is discharged
only to the sanitary sewer, and stormwater to the storm sewer. Label
storm drain inlets to ensure they are used only for stormwater drainage.
6.
Minimize the use of pesticides through
an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. An IPM Program uses monitoring
of pest populations compared to an action threshold, and then choosing
the proper tactics, using non-chemical pest control practices, such
as mechanical and biological controls, when possible, or less toxic
products when needed. IPM does not rely on routine applications of
pesticide based on a calendar date.
Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping stormwater drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at: http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm (see Article
VII for additional BMPs).
7.
Minimize the use of herbicides through an Integrated Pest Management Program for weed control. With turf grass, prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to promote healthy grass through proper planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing, aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU Extension Publication IPM1009: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/mx399 (see Article
VII for additional BMPs).
B. Material Management.
1.
Develop a policy to purchase recycled
products or products with high post-consumer waste content whenever
practical. Many resources are available from the EPA Waste-Wise Helpline:
800 EPA-WISE. Website: https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/smm/wastewise/web/html/buyq_a.html
(see Appendix 2-F1 for a sample waste reduction and recycling policy).
2.
Collect and recycle, to the maximum
extent practicable, wastes generated by municipal operations. (Copies
of policies are available in the City office.)
3.
Develop policy to purchase environmentally
preferred products whenever practical. For a "Database of Environmental
Information for Products and Services," see EPA website: http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/.
(Copies of policies are available in the City office.)
4.
Provide for the proper disposal of
all wastes generated or collected in the course of municipal operations,
in accordance with all applicable local, State and Federal laws.
5.
Inspect facilities for litter on
a regular basis, and clean up as needed.
6.
Keep trash container lids closed
to keep rain out. Do not dispose of liquid waste in the trash container.
7.
Ensure that the collection frequency
of trash containers is appropriate to avoid overflows.
8.
Outdoor material stockpiles at both
permanent locations and at job sites should be covered to protect
from rainfall and prevent contamination of stormwater runoff.
9.
Material stockpiles which cannot
feasibly be covered should be surrounded by a berm or otherwise contained
so that stormwater runoff can be captured.
10.
Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals,
hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes should be properly labeled
to ensure appropriate handling and disposal.
11.
Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals,
hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes should be stored and
handled with appropriate safeguards to prevent contamination of stormwater
from drips and spillage from the transfer of materials (for example,
cover storage containers, use collection trays for drips, maintain
spill kits and floor drain plugs to contain spills, etc.). Liquid
containers should be stored under roof; or if outdoors, containers
should be kept clean and sealed water-tight.
12.
Prevent spills of hazardous materials
by selecting storage areas that avoid traffic to minimize accidental
contact, and select areas that are away from storm drain inlets and
streams to minimize the impact of a spill. Storage areas should be
kept clean and organized.
13.
Contain and clean up all spills immediately.
Ensure employees are familiar with spill response procedures and the
location of spill kits to enable them to stop the spills at the source
and contain the spilled material. With training on hazards from a
material safety data sheet, minor spills can be addressed by employees;
however, significant spills will require evacuation and contacting
emergency responders.
14.
Keep material safety data sheets
(MSDS) for chemicals on-site for information on reportable spill quantities,
proper handling, and health and safety issues.
15.
Maintain and post a list of emergency
contact numbers for spill reporting and spill cleanup contractor response,
including: Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) —
573-634- 2436, National Response Center — 800-424-8802, and
for releases to the sewer, MSD — 314- 768-6260. Reportable quantities
(RQ) for chemicals are listed on the MSDS, and petroleum RQs include:
any amount released to a storm sewer or waterway causing a sheen,
twenty-five (25) gallons from an underground tank, and fifty (50)
gallons from all other sources.
16.
Prepare for appropriately handling
the cleanup of the spilled material and disposal of waste. Do not
hose down spills to the storm sewer system. Clean up spills with dry
methods, using absorbent to pick up fluids.
17.
Spill response plans are recommended
for all areas of municipal operations. Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) plans are required to meet regulatory criteria
in 40 CFR 112 for sites with a storage capacity over six hundred sixty
(660) gallons oil in one (1) container or one thousand three hundred
twenty (1,320) gallons on-site.
18.
Establish at all municipal facilities
materials management and inventory controls to include the proper
identification of hazardous and non-hazardous substances, and proper
labeling of all containers.
19.
Regular inspections and inventory
of material storage and use areas should be performed to ensure BMPs
are being used.
C. Community.
1.
Develop/enforce ordinances for waste
containers which regulate size, type, covers and water-tightness for
residential, commercial and industrial areas. (Appendixes 2-F4 and
2-F5 are available in the City office.)
2.
Develop/enforce ordinances against
illegal dumping, littering and improper yard waste disposal, providing
for corrective action, enforcement and penalties. (Appendixes 2-F4
and 2-F5 are available in the City office.)
3.
Develop/enforce ordinances requiring
pet owners, property owners, and equestrian and animal boarding facilities
to clean up wastes from their pets and other animals. (Appendix 2-F6
is available in the City office.)
4.
Provide pet waste scoop dispensers
and signage in parks and other public areas frequented by pet walkers
to promote the proper disposal of pet waste and notify the public
of ordinance requirements.
5.
Provide recycling and yard waste
services for residential waste.
6.
Provide sufficient numbers of appropriately
sized waste receptacles at municipal facilities and in public areas
with regularly scheduled servicing, collection and disposal.
7.
Educate citizens on trash and pet
waste issues to promote compliance with ordinances using available
methods such as resident newsletters, brochures, Internet sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
8.
Promote and assist in neighborhood
and stream cleanup activities.
9.
Develop/enforce municipal ordinances
against illegal discharges to stormwater from sources such as failing
septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to stormwater, etc. Ordinances
to address illegal connections of sanitary sewers should be at least
as stringent as the Missouri Department of Health regulations in 19
CSR 20-3 and County requirements, such as St. Louis County Plumbing
Code Section 1103.
10.
Develop/enforce municipal ordinances
requiring the proper maintenance of septic tanks and other small on-site
sewage disposal systems. For a model ordinance, see: https://www.nj.gov/dep/wqmp/docs/septic_ordinance20091014.pdf.
D. O And M Program.
1.
Establish standard operation and
maintenance procedures, maintenance schedules and long-term inspection
procedures in accordance with this program manual with emphasis on
safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and good environmental
stewardship.
2.
General housekeeping inspections
of facilities and storage areas should be performed once a month and
records kept of the inspections.
3.
Develop recordkeeping procedures
that effectively track implementation of program elements and that
provide the information necessary to meet the reporting requirements
of the MS4 permit.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.110; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. Applicable MDNR general stormwater permits
must be obtained if the (City) engages in the following activities
described by the following categories:
1.
Equipment/Vehicle Washing (G75, see also Article
IV) — Car wash wastewater treatment systems for design flows of fifty thousand (50,000) gallons per day or less. This includes no-discharge land application systems. Provides for five hundred (500) gallons per day de minimis exemption under certain conditions.
2.
Yard Waste Compost Facilities (G97, see also Article
IX) — Yard waste composting operations between two (2) to five (5) acres.
3.
Swimming Pools (G76) — Discharges
of filter backwash and pool drainage from swimming pools and lined
ponds.
4.
Vehicle Maintenance (R80C, See also Article
III) — Motor freight transportation and warehousing.
5.
Warehousing And Storage (R80C) —
Motor freight transportation and warehousing.
B. If the above categories describe (City)
operations, but the activities and materials stored or handled are
not exposed to stormwater, a "No Exposure Certification" must be submitted
in lieu of obtaining a permit. Further descriptions and a copy of
the general permits are available at: https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/no-exposure-certification-exclusion-npdes-stormwater-permitting-under-missouri-clean-water-law-mo-780-2828.
C. The discharge of process waste water to
a stormwater inlet from any (City) facility requires an NPDES Operating
Permit from MDNR's Water Pollution Control Program. All permit conditions
and limitations must be complied with.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.120; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. All employees involved in maintenance operations,
construction, purchasing, facility or site design, or building or
facility management will be trained on this Article, including the
following departments and work units:
1.
Vehicle Maintenance Department —
mechanics, storekeepers and management.
2.
Public Services Department —
equipment operators, laborers, and management.
B. In addition to training on the housekeeping
BMPs and proper waste management, employees will be provided general
awareness of NPDES discharge requirements.