The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
means all waste normally generated by a household or business,
including putrescible matter, except yard waste, special waste, or
large accumulations of trash, debris, or other material that cannot
be broken down to fit in regular solid waste containers.
means businesses, boarding houses, offices, theaters, hotels,
private residences, motels, churches, schools, vacant lots, and all
other premises within the limits of the city where garbage and/or
trash accumulates.
means any garbage, trash, hazardous waste, infectious waste,
chemicals, oils, manure and animal waste, animal remains, or other
solid waste that because of its quantity, concentration, physical
or chemical characteristics, biological properties, or designation
by federal or state regulation is not acceptable for disposal in the
city’s landfill or requires special handling prior to collection
and disposal.
means all nonputrescible waste and refuse material that is
not garbage, yard waste, or special waste.
means leaves, grass clippings and yard debris, brush, including
clean woody vegetative material that results from landscaping maintenance
and land clearing operations. This does not include stumps, roots,
or shrubs with intact root balls.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 1,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-1)
Any person found to be in violation of the terms contained in
this article shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and subject
to a fine not to exceed that provided in V.T.C.A., Local Government
Code section 54.001 et seq.
(Ordinance 978, art. III, adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec. 58-2)
(a)
The emptying or disposing of any solid waste, or the accumulation
of such matter, in any place within the city is hereby prohibited,
and no one except the duly authorized agents and employees of the
city shall collect solid waste or empty cans containing solid waste
substances, or convey or transport solid waste substances on the streets,
alleys and public thoroughfares of the city, except as otherwise expressly
provided in this article.
(b)
The sanitation department shall not make any collections of solid
waste unless the solid waste is prepared for collection and placed
as provided in this article.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 2,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-3)
(a)
Use of containers required.
It shall be unlawful for
any person within the city to permit solid waste to accumulate on
any premises in the city without suitable provision being made to
keep the solid waste collected in receptacles or containers and without
collecting the solid waste to be removed and disposed of as provided
in this article.
(b)
Heavy material.
Mechanically loaded solid waste containers
will be furnished by the city for disposal of solid waste. Building
material, rocks, bricks, junk metal, dirt and other material that
produces excessive weight may not be placed in the container.
(c)
Yard waste.
Yard waste shall be placed in separate yard
waste containers, where such containers are provided by the city and
designated for such purpose. It is a violation of this article to
place any type of waste other than yard waste in the yard waste containers.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 3,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-4)
All solid waste containers shall be placed and kept at or near
the alley line for convenience in removing the containers. When there
is no alley, the method of collection and/or the placement of containers
shall be determined by the city manager or his designee.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 4,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-5)
(a)
As part of regular solid waste service, the city will provide manual
collection of bulk trash items, such as small accumulations of metal,
wood, scrap lumber, and tree limbs, etc., that cannot be placed in
the regular solid waste containers.
(b)
The solid waste customer shall place manual collection items neatly
at the rear alley on the customer’s own property, or as close
to it as practical, away from any solid waste container or natural
gas meter, and without obstructing vehicular use of the alley. If
there is insufficient room at the alley, the customer should contact
the sanitation department to make other arrangements. Placement of
such items anywhere other than as provided in this subsection, including
placement on or adjacent to other property not under the care and
control of the customer or in such a way as to cause an obstruction
in the alley, is a violation of this article.
(c)
Any tree limbs or brush must be cut to lengths of no more than four
feet.
(d)
As soon as practical upon placement of the items for manual collection,
the customer shall contact the city sanitation department to schedule
collection. Placement of trash items for manual collection without
contacting the city is a violation of this article.
(e)
Accumulations acceptable for manual collection do not include garbage.
Depositing garbage other than in designated containers or as may be
otherwise provided is a violation of this article.
(f)
In resolving any question of what constitutes an accumulation acceptable
for manual collection under this section, the general rule is an aggregate
volume of no more than 1.5 cubic yards with individual items weighing
no more than 50 pounds.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 5,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-6)
Heavy accumulations, such as brick, broken concrete, lumber,
yard waste, construction materials, cinders, dirt, plaster, sand or
gravel, automobile frames, dead trees and other bulky, heavy material,
including debris from vacant lots, shall be immediately disposed of
at the expense of the owner or person controlling same. Such heavy
accumulations shall not be stored or placed in an alley or other public
right-of-way or on any private property except the premises on which
the accumulation originated.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 6,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-7)
(a)
The city manager or his designee shall maintain a list of special
waste that is not acceptable for collection and disposal by the sanitation
department. The city manager or his designee may also make reasonable
rules regarding the collection and disposal by the city’s sanitation
department of any garbage, trash, or other solid waste that requires
special preparation or handling to meet the requirements of any state
or federal law or regulation or which are otherwise necessary to safely
and properly collect, transport, and provide for disposal. The list
of special waste and the rules shall be written and kept on file by
the city and be available for public inspection during regular business
hours.
(b)
No person shall deposit in any container serviced by the city sanitation
department any special waste. The city sanitation department may refuse
to collect, transport or dispose of special waste or any other garbage,
rubbish, trash, or other solid waste that does not comply with this
article or the regulations made by the head of the sanitation department.
(c)
Each property owner shall be responsible for arranging with an authorized
private hauler for the collection, removal, and disposal of any special
waste or other garbage, trash, rubbish, or other solid waste which
the city’s sanitation department will not collect.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 7,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-8)
All contractors, builders, or firms engaged in commercial building
trades or related business shall provide, at their own effort and
expense, for hauling and disposal of all waste generated by their
activities. All individuals or firms regularly engaged in commercial
lawn and garden service, tree trimming, or related business shall
provide, at their own effort and expense, for hauling and disposal
of all waste generated by their activities.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 8,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-9)
The city shall make or cause to be made collections for the
removal of solid waste from all premises in the business and residential
district of the city. All vehicles and trailers transporting material
to the landfill must have loads secured in whatever manner that is
necessary to prevent waste from falling out.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 9,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-10)
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or dispose of any
garbage or trash in or upon any street, alley or sidewalk within the
city or within 5,000 feet of the city limits. Every owner or operator
of any premises shall keep the alleys, streets and sidewalks abutting
on such premises free and clear of all such garbage and trash.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 10,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-11)
It shall be unlawful for any person to meddle or tamper with
any garbage can or receptacle, or any trash or rubbish receptacle,
or with any solid waste, or to in any manner pilfer with such cans
or receptacles or with such solid waste, or to scatter the contents
thereof in any street, alley, sidewalk or premises in the city.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 11,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-12)
Every owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee using or occupying
any building, house, or structure within the corporate limits of the
city for residences, churches, schools, colleges, universities, lodges,
or commercial, business or other purposes which is served for trash
and garbage collection service by a container provided by the city
shall be required to first reduce the size of any bulky object before
placing it in the metal container for disposal. Bulky objects shall
include, but not be limited to, cardboard boxes, paper containers,
wooden boxes and crates, and other such objects larger than 18 inches
in height.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 15,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-16)
(a)
Solid waste service may be made available to customers outside the
corporate limits of the city at the discretion of the city manager.
Charges for such service outside the city limits shall be as established
from time to time by the city commission.
(b)
It is unlawful for nonresidents of the city who are not receiving
solid waste service from the city to deposit trash in dumpsters that
are located inside the city limits.
(Ordinance 978, art. I, sec. 16,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-17)
The fees for solid waste collection service and for disposal
of waste in the landfill are on file in the city secretary’s
office.
(Ordinance 1085, sec. 1, adopted 11/7/11; 2008 Code, sec. 58-100)
(a)
Terms of payment.
(1)
All rates specified are net, and the gross rates for delinquent payments
are ten percent (10%) higher. Each bill for service is due within
thirteen (13) days after issuance unless such day falls on a holiday
or weekend, in which case payment is due on the next workday. If full
payment is not received at the city’s offices or other approved
payment location on or before the due date, all of the customer’s
utility services will be considered delinquent and subject to disconnection.
(2)
Upon request for solid waste service, or city water service, from
a prospective customer, the city manager, or a duly authorized representative,
shall assign the appropriate rate classification for solid waste services
to the applicant requesting service. This assignment may be based
upon information provided by the applicant, or other information available
at the time that the assignment is made.
(3)
If a customer receiving service changes the nature or character of
solid waste service requirements, then the city manager or a duly
authorized representative shall upon review of the information available
pertaining to the revised solid waste service requirement, reassign
the customer to the appropriate rate schedule.
(4)
Each customer who receives individually metered water service from
the city shall receive and pay a bill for solid waste service.
(b)
Policies for solid waste collection.
(1)
The effective date for new or changed service will be established
by the sanitation department superintendent. The billing department
will adjust the customer’s bill accordingly.
(2)
Any city customer who has individually metered water service with
the city shall be subject to charges for sanitation service and shall
comply with all city health ordinances regarding the disposal of solid
waste.
(3)
The city’s solid waste service is exclusive and no other person,
firm or corporation shall provide sanitation services within the city
limits.
(4)
Solid waste services are available to customers outside the city
limits at the discretion of the city manager, or his delegate.
(5)
The lids of all trash containers shall be kept secure to prevent
scattering of the contents by the wind and so that flies and other
insects may not have access to the contents.
(6)
Disposal of hazardous waste, explosives, ammunition, used oil and
filters, flammable liquids, radioactive waste and/or lead-acid batteries
is strictly prohibited.
(7)
The city will provide routine collection of bulk items, such as metal,
wood, old furniture, and scrap lumber. The customer shall place bulk
items to be collected on the customer’s property, or directly
behind the customer’s property.
(8)
Heavy accumulations of brick, concrete, lumber, cinders, automobile
frames, trees, shrubbery, large dead animals, industrial waste or
by products, and shingles of all types shall be disposed of by the
owner, or the person in charge, at the city’s landfill.
(9)
Tree limbs are required to be cut to no more than four (4) foot in
length for bulk collection.
(Ordinance 1149 adopted 8/2/17; Ordinance 1152 adopted 7/2/18)
All dumping of solid waste in the city landfill shall be under
the supervision and direction and subject to the approval of the city.
(Ordinance 978, art. II, sec. 1,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-41)
(a)
All water, sewer or solid waste customers of the city shall be charged
the sum which is on file in the city secretary’s office as a
landfill impact fee. This fee shall be in addition to any other fees
charged, including but not limited to service charges.
(b)
It is expressly provided that, if and when the impact fee ceases
to be assessed, this section shall become null and void.
(Ordinance 978, art. II, sec. 2,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-42)
It shall be unlawful for any person to scavenge or hunt in,
or remove objects from, the city landfill.
(Ordinance 978, art. II, sec. 3,
adopted 12/15/03; 2008 Code, sec.
58-43)
