§ 8.61.170. Requirements for waste reduction and recycling services.

A.

Each franchisee shall be required to ensure that recycling services are provided for all of its customers either directly or by arrangement with another franchisee.

B.

Materials to be recycled shall be collected at a minimum of once per week.

C.

Each franchisee shall, at intervals of no greater than 6 months, provide education and informational literature to its customers and the city describing the recycling services to be provided, materials to be recycled, instructions on how to participate, and providing the franchisee's telephone number.

D.

Each franchisee shall, at intervals no greater than 6 months, provide public awareness to its customers including, but not limited to, literature or other information to promote participation and awareness in reducing waste and recycling. This information shall also promote awareness of proper disposal of bulky items, abandoned items, hazardous waste, medical waste and electronic waste. If a mixed-waste materials recovery facility is used to recycle these materials, franchisee must inform its customers, in writing, that waste is being recycled. Such information must also describe the quantity in tons and percentage of waste generated and types of material recycled.

E.

Each franchisee shall select the type of recycling collection operation. When considering recycling collection methods, the franchisee shall consider factors to assure maximum participation and waste diversion, including, but not limited to, convenience and cost.

F.

Franchisee shall use its best commercial efforts to provide each customer with on call, curbside pick up of bulky items at intervals of twice per calendar year as a part of its basic commercial solid waste service.

G.

Nothing in this chapter precludes a franchisee from assessing reasonable fees for providing recycling services.

H.

Any franchisee that collects, transports, and/or hauls organics and/or other compostable materials shall only transport or haul said materials to a composting facility that has been permitted/certified by the State of California.

(Ord. 6916 § 21 (part), 2002: Ord. 6510 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7154, § 19, 11-24-2008; Ord. No. 7264, § 17, 7-20-2015)