[Adopted 4-18-1995 by Ord. No. 101]
This article is designed to prevent the unauthorized collections
of recyclable materials which are set out as part of a designated
recycling program. Unauthorized collection or scavenging may reduce
the volumes of materials collected as part of a designated program
and thereby threaten the economic viability of the authorized program.
Scavenging may also cause confusion among participating residents
and thereby disrupt the publicity and educational processes of an
authorized program. This article is also designed to insure that a
designated recycling program will be implemented in an orderly fashion
to avoid adverse effects on the public health, welfare, safety, and
environment.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A program for the collection and recycling of recyclable
materials which is instituted, sponsored, authorized, or controlled
by the City.
All items of refuse designated by the City Manager or any
contractual agreement in effect within the City to be part of an authorized
recycling program and which are intended for transportation, processing,
and remanufacturing or reuse.
The unauthorized collection of recyclable materials that
have been set out by residents of the City specifically for participating
in curbside recycling programs.
Items designated for recycling shall be listed by the City Manager
or within any contractual agreement to be part of an authorized recycling
program.
Ownership of recyclable materials set out for the purpose of
participating in curbside recycling programs shall remain with the
person who set out the materials until removed by the authorized collector.
Until the recyclable materials are removed by the authorized collector,
the person who set out the materials is totally responsible for their
proper preparation, handling, and storage. Ownership and responsibility
for the proper handling of the recyclable materials shall vest in
the authorized collector upon removal thereof by the collector.
It shall be unlawful for any person who is not authorized by
the City, county, or authorized contractor to take or collect recyclable
material set out for authorized collection programs within the City.
