HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2287_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 2287
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING
CHAPTERS 13.64, 13.72, 13.76 AND 13.80 OF THE REDLANDS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands ("the "City") is mandated by the California Integrated
Waste Management Act of 1989("AB 939"),to reduce the volume of solid waste disposed in landfills
by 25 percent by the year 1995, and by 50 percent (or as much as feasible) by the year 2000, and the
City Council has determined that it is desirable to make adequate provisions for meeting these goals;
and
WHEREAS, AB 939 requires jurisdictions to make efforts to maximize use of source
reduction, recycling, and composting, to meet these goals; and
WHEREAS, planning information contained in the City's Source Reduction, Recycling
Element identifies greenwaste as a type of solid waste which comprises 22 percent of the residential
waste stream; and
WHEREAS, the City currently operates a single-family residential separated greenwaste
collection program for approximately 2200 households; and
WHEREAS, based upon information presented to the City Council by the Solid Waste
Division staff, the City Council has determined that it is desirable to expand the separated greenwaste
collection City-wide to facilitate meeting the goals of AB 939;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AS
FOLLOWS:
Sect Qa 1. Section 13.64.105 is hereby added to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as
follows:
13.64.105 Greenwaste defined.
'Greenwaste' means yardwaste, including grass cuttings, prunings, tree branches, leaves,
wood, sawdust, and other discarded plant material from private and/or public areas. It does
not include palm fronds, cactus, or tree limbs or stumps larger than six inches in diameter."
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Section 2.: Section 13.72.010 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"13.72.010 Purpose.
For the purpose of regulating the collection of solid waste, greenwaste, and recyclables in the
City, the rules and regulations set out in Chapters 13.54, 13.68, 13.72, 13.76, and 13.80 shall
be observed."
Section 3. Section 13.72.245 is hereby added to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"13.72.245 Prohibited substances -greenwaste.
No glass, paper, plastic, razor blades, metal, chemicals or other substances rendering such
greenwaste unfit for the consumption of animals or production of soil amendments or
compost shall be mixed therewith."
Section 4. Section 13.72.250 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"13.72.250 Tagging of containers in noncompliance.
A. If the provisions of this Chapter are not fully complied with, the collector shall place a tag
on the container so stating. No collection shall be made until the provisions of this section
are complied with. A collection service for tagged containers may be subject to additional
trip or service charges.
B. All households participating in the greenwaste collection program shall place all
greenwaste within the designated greenwaste container. Greenwaste containers that are
contaminated with anything that is not greenwaste will not be collected."
Section 5. Section 13.72.270 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
fellows:
"13,72.270 Frequency of collection -residential.
All residential units shall be collected a minimum of once a week, and all solid waste,
greenwaste, and recycables shall be removed from the premises and disposed of in such a
manner as not to become a nuisance, menace, or danger to public health."
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,ion 6. Section 13.72.300 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"13.72.300 Transportation of greenwaste.
Greenwaste may be transported by the occupant or a person hired by the occupant, if
authorized by the Solid Waste Manager."
Section 7. Section 13.76.035 is hereby added to the Redlands Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"13.76.035 Residential containers - greenwaste.
Residential units serviced by the automated system may select either a 60 gallon or 90 gallon
automated container and shall be charged in accordance with the solid waste rate schedule
(Title 3, Chapter 3.66, Section 3.66.040). Any owner or occupant who requires additional
automated containers for greenwaste or household collection may request so, with additional
charges in accordance with such solid waste rate schedule."
Swim 8. Section 13.80.050 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 13.80.050 Exemption from service.
Any owner of a single family residential property may claim exception from any fee imposed
by this Chapter on the basis that no solid waste,garbage, rubbish, ashes, or greenwaste, shall
be placed or offered for collection by the City from such property. The Solid Waste Manager
shall exempt such property from participation; provided, that any such statement or
representation must be made in affidavit form, fully sworn to by the person making such
statement or representation and fled with the Solid Waste Manager. Such exception shall be
valid only for the time that the representation or statements made in such affidavit continue
to be true. Any violation of provisions of the exemption shall result in reinstatement of full
participation for the entire current period with no further exemption permitted."
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Section 9" The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it, or a
summary of it, to be published once in the San Bernardino Sun Telegram and the Redlands Daily
Facts, newspapers of general circulation published in this City; and thereafter this ordinance shall
be in force and take effect in accordance with law.
ayor of the Ci of Redlands
ATTEST:
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I, Lourie Poyzer, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly
adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of June, 1995, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gilbreath, Gil; Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Cl
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