As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
Hazardous Waste.
Any solid waste identified or listed as a hazardous waste by the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 United States Code 6901 et seq., as amended.
Industrial Solid Waste.
Solid waste resulting from or incidental to any process of industry or manufacturing, or mining or agricultural operation.
Municipal Solid Waste.
Solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional and recreational activities, including garbage, rubbish, ashes and all other solid waste other than industrial solid waste.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
The emptying or disposing of any garbage, trash, refuse rubbish or solid waste, or the accumulation of any such matters, in any place within the city is hereby prohibited and no one except the duly authorized agents and employees of the city shall collect garbage, refuse, solid waste or empty containers containing garbage or refuse substances, or convey or transport garbage or refuse over the streets, alleys and public thoroughfares of the city, except as otherwise expressly provided in this article.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
Every person owning, leasing, managing, operating, using or occupying any building, apartment, house, structure, grounds or premises within the city shall keep such building, apartment, house, structure, grounds or premises clean and clear of all garbage, kitchen garbage, trash, rubbish; all wastes, oil and greases from garages and filling stations; and all other articles and accumulations that may cause such premises to become unsanitary and unsightly.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
(a) 
The City of Brownfield shall provide containers (dumpsters) of sufficient size and number in the residential and commercial districts for the deposit of garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash. These containers shall be fitted with a tight fitting lid, or cover, which shall remain closed on the container at all times, except when garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash is being deposited or collected. It shall be unlawful to place items in the dumpster that are so large the lid will not close or to overload a dumpster so the lid will not close.
(b) 
All garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash, including cardboard boxes, shall be deposited in the containers except as herein provided. A sufficient number of containers will be supplied at those businesses where a large number of cardboard boxes are disposed. All cardboard boxes shall be broken down or flattened out before being deposited in a container. All kitchen garbage shall be bagged or containerized before being deposited in the dumpsters.
(c) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or object whatsoever in such a manner that it interferes with the movement of the garbage truck or emptying of a container. If the city is unable to access a container because of a vehicle, the city may:
(1) 
Remove or cause removal of such vehicle or object at the owner's expense. Proof of ownership shall be prima facia evidence that such owner parked such vehicle so as to violate this subsection; or
(2) 
Skip the pick up of the blocked container, however, if a request for a pick up is subsequently made for the container, then a charge shall be made for an additional pick up.
(d) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or cause to be deposited any garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash in any container required under this section unless the person has a current account with the city for disposal of garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
The city will make or cause to be made regular collections from the containers for the removal of trash and rubbish from all premises within the city, as provided in Section 6.310. The specific times of such collections shall be as announced by the proper officials of the city.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to place into containers any roofing or building materials, dirt, rocks or heavy items, heavy metals, engine blocks or auto parts, dead animals, motor oil, oil based paint, any type of hazardous waste, burning or smoldering materials. Waste which can properly be disposed in a municipal landfill shall be deposited at the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill site. All materials which may not be properly placed in the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill shall be disposed at a proper site in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Brownfield and laws and regulations of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner, operator, or occupant of any premises, store, factory, or business to properly dispose of all trees, automobile bodies, abandoned automobiles, tires, industrial waste, hazardous waste, including household hazardous waste such as paints and insecticides, tires and household appliances, and similar materials. Waste which can properly be disposed in a municipal landfill shall be deposited at the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill site. All materials which may not be properly placed in the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill shall be disposed at a proper site in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Brownfield and laws and regulations of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any premises to properly dispose of dirt, grass, trash and other waste resulting from yard work. Only grass clippings and leaves may be placed in the containers if bagged. All other waste shall be delivered to the Brownfield Sanitary Landfill or some other proper site for disposal in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Brownfield and laws and regulations of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any premises to properly dispose of all scrap lumber, roofing materials, sheet rock or any other construction materials resulting from construction inside the city limits. Waste which can properly be disposed in a municipal landfill shall be deposited at the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill site. All materials which may not be properly placed in the City of Brownfield Sanitary Landfill shall be disposed at a proper site in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Brownfield and laws and regulations of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
In order to defray the cost and expense of collecting and disposing of garbage, trash and rubbish in the city there is hereby charged and shall be collected from each and every person owning, leasing, managing, occupying or operating any premises within the business or residential district with an active utility account the charges as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
Payment of all charges assessed for the collection of garbage, rubbish and refuse shall be made at the same time as payment for other utility services provided by the city. Charges for garbage service shall be made monthly and shall be added to and placed upon the water or electric utility bill for each residence, apartment house, commercial or industrial establishment for which there is a water or electrical connection with the city. The person who is responsible for the payment of the water or the electric bill shall also be responsible for the payment of charges for garbage service. If charges for garbage service are not paid within twenty-five (25) days, the city shall refuse to furnish any water or electrical services to that residential, commercial or industrial account.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to burn or permit the burning of kitchen garbage, trash, rubbish, grass clippings or other yard waste in or upon any premises within the city whatsoever.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or dispose of any kitchen garbage, trash or rubbish in or upon any street, alley or sidewalk within the city. Every owner or operator of any premises shall keep the alleys, streets and sidewalks abutting such premises free and clear of all such garbage, trash and rubbish.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit upon any street, alley, sidewalk, or yard or premise, public or private, any form of litter or waste matter
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
(a) 
The owner or occupant of any store or other place of business situated within the city shall exercise reasonable diligence at all times to keep his premise clean of used or waste materials deposited on his premises by customers or others and to take measures to prevent waste from drifting or blowing to other premises.
(b) 
Receptacles of sufficient size and number to handle the waste generated by the business shall be placed by the owner or occupant of the business where they will be accessible to customers and shall be maintained so that waste is contained within the receptacle.
(c) 
Each and every business establishment shall place upon its premises in a conspicuous place or places in close proximity to the receptacle or receptacles maintained by the business signs of at least two square feet in size, requesting that customers dispose of waste in the receptacles.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
(a) 
Rates.
For the purpose of furnishing disposal of any whole tires by the city sanitation department, such services shall be charged for by the city in accordance with the rates hereinafter established and set out, and the charges are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
(b) 
When and Where Payment Received; Grounds for Refusal to Unload.
The payment of all charges assessed for the disposal of any and all whole tires shall be paid beforehand at the landfill disposal of any whole tires.
(c) 
Manifest Ticket.
A printed manifest ticket in the form specified by the Texas Department of Health shall be furnished by the hauler and shall be filled out in triplicate for each load. The second carbon shall be left with the generator, the first carbon shall be retained by the hauler and the original shall be surrendered to the city's site operator upon entry into the landfill. The manifest ticket shall be completely filled out including:
(1) 
The name of the transporter company.
(2) 
The name of the driver.
(3) 
The truck license number.
(4) 
The date of the tire pickup.
(5) 
The TDH Transporter Registration number.
(6) 
The identity of the generator.
(7) 
The total number of each size tire: passenger tires, truck tires and off-road tires.
(d) 
Bond Required; Approval/Clearance to Dispose of Tires; Payments to be Calculated From Manifests.
A five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) bond shall be submitted to the city that guarantees to the city that the transporter is in compliance with all federal, state and city rules, regulations, statutes and/or ordinances. The bond will also insure the city for any payments due the city under this article by a transporter. After submission of the bond, the tire transporter may receive approval and/or clearance in advance from the city to dispose of tires at the city's landfill site and to make payment at the month's end when billed by the city. Any payments due the city under this section will be calculated from the manifest submitted by the transporter.
(e) 
Nonpayment of Sums Grounds for Revocation.
Nonpayment of any sums due under this section shall be grounds for the revocation of any transporter's right to dispose of tires in the city's landfill site.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)
Any person, firm or individual who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with Section 1.109 of this code. Each and every day the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Ordinance 1853 adopted 12/7/00)