For purposes of this article, the following words, terms and
phrases shall have the meanings defined below:
Plastic sack with sufficient strength to maintain physical
integrity when lifted by the top of the bag and designed to transport
solid waste which shall not exceed thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) when
filled.
Solid waste comprised of large household items, including,
but not limited to, stoves, refrigerators, water tanks, washing machines,
discarded bathroom fixtures, furniture, mattresses, television sets,
and other household items that cannot be handled by normal solid waste
processing, collection, or disposal methods. The terms do not include
construction or remodeling debris in excess of one hundred pounds
(100 lbs.) per item, plant materials, rocks, dirt, dead animals, brush
items, hazardous, special, or infectious wastes, tires, car batteries,
or stable matter.
Plant trimmings and newspaper and magazine stacks securely
tied together forming an easily handled package not exceeding four
feet (4') in length and weighing no more than thirty-five pounds
(35 lbs.) per bundle.
The City of Johnson City, Texas.
Metal or comparable material receptacle designed for use
by commercial and industrial units that is to be lifted and emptied
mechanically for use by commercial and industrial units. A roll-off
container is considered a commercial container that is loaded onto
a winch truck and not exceeding forty (40) cubic yards in volume.
A receptacle with a capacity of greater than twenty gallons
(20 gal.) but less than ninety-six gallons (96 gal.) constructed of
plastic, metal, or fiberglass having handles of adequate strength
for lifting and having a tight-fitting lid. The mouth of a container
shall have a diameter greater than or equal to that of the base. The
weight of the container, including its contents, shall not exceed
thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.).
The right, privilege and authority granted to a grantee to
provide solid waste disposal services in the entire area of the city
and to operate and use its vehicles over, along, and across present
and future streets and alleys subject to and in accordance with the
city's policies and procedures governing said use.
A grantee person, company or entity approved and authorized
by the city to conduct and provide solid waste disposal services throughout
the city pursuant to a franchise.
An individual, association, firm, corporation, governmental
agency, political subdivision, or legal entity of any kind.
A receptacle with a capacity of greater than eighteen gallons
(18 gal.) but less than ninety-six gallons (96 gal.) constructed of
plastic, metal, or fiberglass that is provided to residential units
by the contractor. Total weight should not exceed thirty-five (35)
pounds when full.
A residential, commercial, and industrial unit; occupant;
or user.
Residential unit: A dwelling within the corporate limits of
the city occupied by a person or group of persons for residential
and noncommercial purposes. A residential unit shall be deemed occupied
when domestic water or electric services are being supplied, however,
an unoccupied home placed on the market for sale shall not be deemed
occupied. The term "residential unit" includes "handicapped residential
unit".
Commercial and industrial units: A commercial or industrial
structure or parcel being used for commercial purposes within the
corporate limits of the city. A commercial or industrial unit shall
be deemed to be occupied and requiring solid waste collection and
disposal services when the unit or occupant is engaging in commercial
activity and domestic water or electric services are being supplied
thereto.
(Ordinance 22-0502 adopted 5/3/2022)
