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�RD�NANCE NO. 6391-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CkTY OF CLEARWATER, FLORI�A,
�. � RESTRUCTURING THE S4L.1D WASTE ORDINANCE,
• REQUIRiNG DUMPSTERS TO QE REMOVED F'ROM VIEW
FROM THOROUGHFARES OR SCREENED, REQUIRING
RESIDENTIA�. REFUSE CONTAINERS TO BE REMOVED FR�M
THE CURB AND STORED FROM VIEW, AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE, REQUIRING LAWN AND
TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT4RS T4 REMOVE AND
DISPOSE OF THE DEBRIS FROM THEIR WORK,
7RANSFERRING AUTHORITY FR�M THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID
WASTEIRECYCLING; PROV{DING AN E��ECTIVE �ATE.
WHEREAS, the currenk Solid Waste Cade requires revision in order to ficlude tssues
relating ta dumpsters and other debris; and
'. WHEREAS, it is determined to b� fair and re�sonabie to adopt the recammendations of
. the Solid Waste Departm�nt ta establfsl� a policy relating to dumpsters and other debris; now,
therefore,
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMIS�ION OF THE CITY OF
Cl.E4RWATER, FLORIDA:
Sectian 1. That Article Vll of the Code, Sections 32.271 through 32.322, are hereby
amended as shawn ir� Attachment 1.
Section 2. Should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordina�ce be
declared for any reaso� ta be invaiid, the same shall r�at affect the vaiidity o� the ordinance as a
whole, ar any part thereoF other than the part declar�d ta b� in�alid.
Section 3. All ordinances ar par#s of ordina�ces 1n canflict herewith are to the extent of
such conflict hereby repealed,
5ec#fon 4. This ardinance shall become effec#ive upan adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING F�i�r��ar� l f�� 1 999
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
REA�ING AND ADOPTED
Approveci as to form:
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� John Carassas
`� Assistant City Attamey
t��in`-5�(i?t�:.. �°...,4�r,x
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March 1999
Ri a Garvey �
Mayar-Comm9ssfoner
Attesk:
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Cynt f E. Goudeau
City I rk '
�rdlnance No. 639�-99
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' TABI.E O�' CONTENTS
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"i ARTICLE ViI. SOL1D WAST� h+fANAGEM�NT* .......,..2
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DIVISION1. G�NiRALLY.......�� ............................................................................................................... 2
SCC. 32.271. EN17R� SYS'i'GM A UNIrI�D ��UI3LIC Ui'IL17Y . .......................................................................... 2
.. . � $�C. 32.27I5. Dc�M�norrs . .................................................................................................................�..... 2
� ,� S�C. 32.272. COLLEGTION DY CITY; �XC�PTiON5 . ...................................................................................... 5
•� S£C. 32.273. DItiECI'OIt0050LID-WAS'TE; POWERS; AhPCALS fiROM AC'C10N ...............�...�..................�....... b
SEC. 32.�74. UNLAWFUL Pi�A(."T10ES GCIJERAI..I.Y . ................................:.................................�................. 6
SEC. 32.275 PRQHIBIT�b MATGFtIALS ......................................................................................................... 7
SEC. 32.276 ENFO�tc�M�M' ........................................................................................................................ 8
�� . SEC. 32.27i PENAI.i'I�S .............................................................................................................................. 8
'. Sec. 32.278. ScRV�cc F��s nr�p c�inac�s ................................................................................................ 9
. SCC, 32.274_ DU1'Y OF CI7Y TO SUPt'L,Y Rf;CE�TACLG; �XCEP'i'ION . ........................................................... 10
.: SEC. 32.280. DlJ'TY OF PROPE�TY OWN�ii; PRECULL�CCION PFtACi1C�S ................................................... IO
=� S�c. 32.281. DLfTY O� PROPERI'lf �WNERi CQLLEC'I'ION hFZAC'I'IC�S ....................................................... 14
. SEC. 32.282 YARU WA57'EIBULK COI.LL•CTIONS ...................................................................................... 16
'�. SEC. 32.Z$3 LITTEFiII+1G/ILLECsAL DUMPING ......................................................................�....................... 16
SEC. 32.284 DUM�'51'ER ENCL05liRfi515TOkAG� AF CONTAINFili5 ......................
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'.' SEC. 32.285. COLL�CTION ANI] I]1SP05AL BY COMMGRCIAL GSTABLISHMEtJ'CS, PitlVATB INDIVIDUALS AND
. OUfS[DE COLI.ECTORS . .............................................................................................................................. l8
� � SCC. 32.286. INCiTEERATORS . .................................................................................................................... i 9
SEC. 32.287. LANDFtLts ........................................................................................................................... 19
DIViSION 2. P�RMIT FOR ROLIrOFF CONTAINER SERVICC .................................................... ZO
�+„�..��' S�C. 32.288_ REQUIR�D . ........................................................................................................................... 20
S�C. 32.289. APPLICATIdN ........................................................................................................................ 20
, SEC. 32.290. PREREQUISITES Ta FSSUANCG ............................................................................................... 2l
SEC. 32.291. RESCRVED ............................................................................................................................ 22
Scc. 32.292. LIABIi.I'1'Y itJSURANCG .......................................................................................................... 22
SEC. 32.293, TERMINA'iION, UGNIAI., R�NI'sWAL ......................,................................................................ 22
S�C. 32.294. REVOCATION OR SUSE'�NSION ............................................................................................... 23
S�c. 32.295. RnTes . ................................................................................................................................. 23
SEC. 32.296. PROHIfiITION ........................................................................................................................ 23
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DIVISION 3. R�COVERED MATERIALS D�ALCRS'� ....................................................................... 23
Sec. 32.11. REQUIRED .................................................................................................23
Sec. 32.312. PROHIBITION ...........................................................................................24
5ec. 32.313. REGI5'�'ItATION ........................................................................................ 24
SEC. 32.314. R�pOft71NG . ......................................................................................................................... 25
SEC. 32.315. TERMMA'TION, D�NIAL, RENF:WAI .........................................,.............................................. 25
SEC. 32.316. RGVOCA't'lOA1 OR SUSI'GNS�ON . ......................................................�..........,........................... 26
UIVISION4. RECYCLING BY CITY .............................................................................�.......................2G
� SEC. 32,320. ClfRi�s1U� . .............................................................................:............................................. 26
SEC. 3i.321. MULTiFAMILY FtE;CYCLING ................................................................................................... 2d
SEC. 32.322. COMMERCIAi. RCCYCLING ........................... �.....................................,...,.27
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ARTICL� VI�. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT*
DIVISI4N 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 32.27�. Entire system a unified public u#ility.
The solid wASte management system of tt�e city, which inc�udes refuse service anci
recycling services, �re combined to form a unifed pu�ilic utility for the use and benefit of
the city in the maintenance of publia health, welfare and s�nit�tian throu�hout the city.
(Cnde 1980, § 54.01; Ord. No. 5321-92, § 1, 12-17-92}
� Sec. 32.2795, Deirnitions.
As used in this chaptcr:
�1� Commercial cantainer means anv container a�proved by tl�e 5olid Waste
denartment and serviced bv a cammercial callection vehicle.
(2) Commercial establishment means a praperty or properties zoned or used for
��� commercial or industrial,uses, or used by an entity exempt from federal income
taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Intemal Revenue Code. The term eYCludes
property or praperties zan�d or used far single-family residential or muitifamily
� residential uses.
(3) Gbmpactor means anv mechanical hydrau�ic or electrical machine designec� anci
used specifically for canpactin� refuse or recvcl�bles.
�) Compac#ed means refuse or a�e condensed bv a cornpactor.
�51 Constrt�ction debris menns discarded buildin�Lmaterials and ru�ble includin� but
not limitec� ta earti�, cement, brick, wire, cans, floorin�* materials, lumber,��laster,
raofin� materials and anv otlzer waste resulting from constr�.iction, remadeling,
re air or demolition of �n structure or avement. Such constructian debris ma
�e either commercia� or residential in c4�aracter.
�f� Customer means awner,_occ�pant, icnAnt, or other person having control af the
improved re�l prapertv.
' (7) Hazarc�ous material means materiai whic�i is radioacti�e, vnlatile,, flammable,
exvlosive, infectiaus, taxic_ar_�therwise hazardous,_includin�but_not_li�nited_to
- material d�signated as h�z$rdous in anv Federal, F�orida, Pinell�s CauntXL or
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Clearwater statute nr rc ul�tian� �lso that wastc which is dctermined to be
�� h�zardaus by ihe Unitcd Statcs Environmental Protection A�ency, or anv flihcr
federa�_ agenc_�
� Materials recovcry facility mear�s a solid waste manageinent faci1ity that provides
far the extraction from solid waste of rer.yciable materials, m�terials suitable fnr
use as a fueS or soil amendment, or any combination of such materials.
�9) Putrescible,garbaQe means household or commercial salid waste.that wil� putriiv.
(l0} Recovered materi�ls means metal, gaper, glass, plastic, texkile or rubber materials
that have knawn recycling poter�tial, can be feasibly recycled, and havc bcen
. dir+eried �nd saurce-separated or have been removed from the solid waste stream
�O�' SAIC, �se, or reuse as raw mAterials, whether ar not the materials require
subsequcnt processing or separation from each other, but dnes not include
materials destined for any use that constitutes disposaL Recovereci materials are
not solid waste.
{11) Recovered materials dealer means any perso�i, who handles, purchases, receives,
recovers, sells, or is �n end�user of recovered materials.
(1�) Recaver�d m�terials processing facility means a facility engaged solely in the
� storage, processing, resale ar reuse of recovered materials. SuCh a iacility is not a
solid waste management facility if it meets the definitioz�s of section
�03.7045{1}(�, Florida Statutes.
(I3) Recyclable means those materials, which are capable o�being recycled and wkiich
would otherwise be processed or disposed of as solid �vaste.
{14) Recycling means th� collectinn, processing, marketing, repracessin� and resale or
re�se of any material, wttich would otherwise be processed or dispased of as salid
waste.
� 15� Recvclin� bin means anv container issued bv the Citv far _ the purpose _ of
rec. _cl��
(lbl Refijse means �llputrescible and non-putrescible solid.waste,
l7 Residential ref�se cantainer mear�s a cit issued automAted container and/or a
citv_approveci 32- �aj�on cont�incr or other cantainer approved b ty he Direckor of
Salid Waste.
(18) Solid waste means sludge nat re��lated under the Federal Clean Water Aci or
Clean Air Act; sludge from � waste treatment warks, water supply treatment plant,
�...J or air pollution control %cility; or garba�e, rubbish, rsfuse, specia� waste, or
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other discarded materi�l, inciuding solid, liquid, semisolid or contuined �ascous
'� m�ter'sal resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, �gricultural or
��� governmental operations. The ter;n does not include recovered materials as
. de�ined in this section or in sec�ian 403.703(7), Flarida Statutes.
(19} Sa�id waste management men�ns the process by which solid waste is coltected,
transported, stored, separated, processed or disposcd of accarding to an orderly,
purposeful And planned program which inc�udes closure �nd lon�-tcrm
maintenance.
(20) Solid Wastc director means the person__authorized ta_ex�rcise and__enforce the
provisions of this ordivance.
(2I) Solid waste nzanagement facility means �ny solid waste disposal area, volume
reduction piant, transfer stakion, matenals recovery facility or other facility, tiie
purpose of which is resource recovery or the dispasa�, recyclin�, processing ar
� stor�ge of solid waste. The term does not include recovered materials processing
facilities which n�e�t th� requiremeryts af Section 403.7046(4), Florida Statutes,
except the portion of such facilities, if any, that is used for the management of
solid waste.
(22) Source-separated means that recovered materials are separated from solid waste
�`"� � wl�ere the recavered materials and solid waste are generated. The term does not
�� require khat various types of recovered materials be sep�rated from each other and
recognizes t�tat dc minimis solid waske, in accardance with ind�zstry standards and
practices, may be included in the recovered materials. ,
(23) Special wasies means solid w�ste that can require specia� handlin� and
management, including, but not limited to, white goods, waste tires, used oil,
lead-acid batteries, construction and demolition debris, ash residue, yard trash and
bialogical wastes.
�24) Trash me�ns anv waste accumulation of paner, sweepin�sLra��beddin� or other
matter af any kind, other than �arbage, which is usuallv attendant ta
housekeeping, excen� recyclables.
�,25) White �oods mean inonerative and discarded_refri�eratars,_ran�es, water heaters,
freezer and other similar domestic and commercia! lar�e at�uiiances.of any color.
�261 Yard Waste means ve�etative n�atter resultin� from landscaping aiid maintenance.
(27� Cantainerized service means call�ction___of solid_waste or_ rec„yclablcs in citx
ap�roved cantainers.
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� Sec. 32.272. Co!lection by city; exceptrons.
(1) Generally. All refuse �ecumulated in the city shal� be collected, conv�yed and
disposed af by the city government. Follawing receipt and referr�l by thc City
Commission ofannexation petitions, the city shall, upon request by the petitianers,
collect refuse accumulated on properties being annexed by the city.
{2} Exception for commercial cstablishments, Tl�is chapter shall not prnhiUit the actual
producers af salid waste ar the owners of premiscs upan which solid wasts has
accum�lated, from personal�y callectin�, con�eying and disposing af suc� solid waste
provideci such producers or owners com�ly with the provisions ofthis chapter and
with all other governing laws and ordinances. This para�raph shall nok be construed to
pravide far or as allowing collectian by subcontract. An owner or prodacer o�refuse
or recyclable materials may sell or donate these materials but may not �i�ter into any
disposai agreement whereby the owner or praducer pays for the use of the container
or for hauiing.
(3) Exception for outside collectors. This chapter shall not prohibit solid waste collectors
from outside of the city from hauling such solid w�ste aver city slreets prescribed by
�'' the ditector of public warks provided such collectors comply witl� th� pravisians of
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{4} Exception far private collectors with roll-aff containers. This chapter sha1� not
prohibit a�rivate collector holding a permit issued by the city from piacing and
servicing roll-offcontainers For commercial and industriai solid waste that the city
does nat choose to collect and appruves for collection by outside contract.
5 Th� Cit has the ri ht to refuse arba e scrvice of an unusual or extremel �ulk
item or to require the owner or producer of waste to reduce it to such size and v4rei�ht
as can be handled bv Citv equipment.
(Cnde 198Q, §§ 54A2, 54.09(b); Ord. No. 5321, § 1, 12-17-92; Ord. No. 5519-94, § 1, 2-
17-9�)
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''"� Sec. 32.273. Direcfor of ��Jis-�e�solic�-waste; powers; appeals frvm
� � action.
All solid wastc and recvc��bles accumulated in the city shall be collected, conveyed, and
disposed af ar ouierwise managed by the city under the supervision of the director af
�e��-solid �vaste. The dircctor of saIid waste sha�l have thc
authoriry to establish the type af container, the frequency nf colZ�ciion, location of
containcr, amount of solid waste and recyclin�; collection or dispasai service needed,
(Cade 1980, § 54.03; Ord. No. 532i-92, § 1, 12-17-92}
Sec:���: Sec. 32.274. Unlawful practrces generally.
It is hereby declared uaiawful and a violakion aithis chapter far any person to do or
pe�rmit to be done any of tf�e fallawing acts ar practices:
{1) To deposit on ar bury in, or cause to be deposited in or buried in, any prope�ty,
public or private, and any street, alley, the waters of Clearwater Bay, or any creelc,
watercourse, storm sewer, or ditch within the carparate limits af t�e city, any
solid waste or otli�r naxious, maIndorous or offensive matter;
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'' (2) To faiI or neglect to keep or cause to he kept clean and sanitaiy or tightly covered
and in good state af repair a�! containers and trash rec�ptacles;
(3) Ta place or aliow to be placed upon the streets, allcys, curbs, bicycle paths or
sidewalks of the city any rubbis3�, swcepings, debris, trash or waste materials oF
any �Cind, which constitutes a menace to traffic, bath vehicular arid pedestrian, or a
health or aesthetic problem, or which impairs the proper operation of the city's
sewer or drainage system; e�
� To remave recyclables or any marketable materials from solid waste placed out
for collection. Such an act is declared "scavenging" and is punishable by a fine of
$Sa0,4U per incident. An incidcnt is deemed ta be the removal of such materials
from a single premises; �
fSl To dispase of�n�paint, hazardous material, acid, explosive material, inflammable
liauids, burning_s_ubstance_ar_an_y dangerous_a_r_hi�Y corrosive material,_used ai1
or biohazardous wasies in anv refuse container which might be detrimenta! or
harmful_to_an�person or nersons. The cit,y_w'sll nat be responsible for_t�e
collection or dispasal of these mttterials ar of special industriAI wastes. Damage
tc� city-owned containers as a,resuZt af the �bove will be repaired a� the ex�ense of
the user; ar
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{6) To�lace ar denosit ar cause to be placed or deposited upan anv of the streets,
sidewalks arkwa s thorou hfares ublic arks or ather ublic laces of the
. Citv,. anv tree trunks ar iimbs, anv trash, debris, papers, liitcr, SbI1C1 WaStB, or other
discarded matter oFwhatcver kind exce t as s ecificall rovided within the rules
and re�ulakians.
(Cade 1980, § 54.08; Ord. No. 5321-92, § I, 12-17-92}
Cross reference(s)--Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 28; wAterways and
vesse�s, ch. 33.
Sec. 32.275 Prahibited Materials
f 1� Buildin� materials. Excen# for rall-off container services, the citv shall not be
^ res ansible far the collection af dirt rock sod l�ster lumber meta� or other
construction ar buildin� materi�l originatin�m private propertv nrelim�nar�to,
durin� or s�tbsequent to the construction of new buildings, ar alterations or
additions #a existing buildin�s. Such material_shall_be remov�d bv the owner of
the prapertv or bv the cantractor. No certificate of necupanev shall be issued until
such material has been removed b the owner or contractor.
�'€�'��''^ (2} Conta iaus disease solid waste. The removal of clothin beddin or ather solid
waste fram homes or ather places where hi ��hly infectious or contagious diseases
. have prevail�d shall be perfarmed bv a licensed medical_waste collector re�istered
with the director ar solid waste. Such solid waste shall not beplaced_for
, � collection and shall not be collected b salid waste ersonnel.
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(31 Ir�flammable or ex�losive materials. Hi�hly inflamma_b_I_e �r potentiall�explosive
materials ar taxic substanccs shal! not be placed in cantair�ers for reguiar
collections, but shall be disposed of as directed by the airect_or of solid waste at
the expense of the owner_or possessor thereof.
{4) Proltibited materials. Biohazardot�s waste, flammable liquids, motar ail,
esticides herbicides and other hazardous materials shall not be laced far
collection, and shall nat_be collected bv solid waste personnel.
{Code 1980, § 54.Q5; Ord. Na. 5321-92, § 1, 12-17-92)
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'� �ec��2�4. Sec. 32.276 Enforcement.
The director of �is�e��� soiid waste is authorized ta exercise Iimited police pnwers
to en#'orce th.e provisians of this chapter. These limited police powers shall include the
authoriiy tn issue a notice oi viol�tion of a provision of i�is chapter and, folinwing a
reinspection after the time specified in the notice for canectivc action, if th�re has not
been substantia� c�mpliance with the notice aFviolation, or if the viol�tio� has been
corrected but reoccurs, the directc�r of ��e-�e� solid waste may cause a summons to
be issued by a sworn police officer of the city for appeaxance in county court, ar may
notify t�e code enforccment boazd and req�est a hearin� pursuant to sections 2.218 and
2.219. A natiee oF vialation shal4 describe the nature of the violation, the corrective
action necessary to cure the vi�lation, and the time within which corrective actian shall
be taken. A notice of violation shall be served in the mann�r set fnrth in section 2.2I6.
exaFSir .
Emnlovees authorized bv the Citv Mana�er as Cade Enforcemex�t officers are hereby
designated as the investi�ating and enforcin� autl�arity pursuant to this articic. The Cadc
Enforcem�nt officers are authorized and directed ta receive_ al� camplaints, make
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inspections ta determine if a violation of this articls exists, g�ttrer all relevant information
concernin�such comn3aints, canduct field in�estigations_and_inspections of reai_property,
.�'�� and enter unon real nrapertv, with or without a warrant as required bv law, in the conduct
'*� of afficial business ursuant to this article,
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It shall be unlawful for anv nerson ta interfere, harass, or otherwise impede a city_code
enfnrcement ofiicer or solid waste empiovee wha is carrvin� out or acting within the
sco�,e ofhislher duties. A law enForcement affc�al shali have #he authority to arrest an
individual in v;alation af this section.
(Code 1980, § 5�.12; �rd. Na. 5321-92, § 1, 12-17-92)
Sec. 32.27T Penalties
(l ) Anv nerson f�und to be in vioiatian of the nrovisions af.this article shall_ be
prosecuted as nrovid�d in section 1.12.
(2) Imposition oFa nenaliv ar fine does not prevent tlie Code Enforcement_Bflard
from »roceedin� or from revokin o� r suspendin� a license or permii.
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� !3) In aadition to the_�„enalties vrovideci in subsectian�,_of sectian 1,12Lanv_
�� conditson caused or permitted ta exist in vialatinn of Any of the nrovisions af tl�is
Cade can be deemed a�ublic nuis�nce, and_ may be abated_b,y_the_ city_as provided
by law. Tf action to remedv t�e condiiinn 3s taken bv the ciiv, the �ctual costs af
such actionplus administrative_costs of up_t_a $200.00 shall bc owed_by the owncr
. , to the Citv and shall constitute a lien ��ainst the prapertv until paid.
(4) If a customer has nnt removed extra or �ioncon�orming solici waske or ather
industrial waste,_hazardous waste or noncambustible_reius� within twenty-four
�24, hours after nntification bv s�1id wastes thc director afsolid waste ma, order
such r�moval_and_all casts incurt�ed shal! be placed against_the custorner's utilitv
account.
5 Failure to remove a container ta ed with a warnin b the Code
EnfarcemendSolid Waste department within the specified period oftime subjects
the customer to a fine of $10.00 per dav, which is placed on the.custamer's utifitv ,
bill. Repeat aff�nders, at the discretion of the director of solici waste, mav he
�laced on rear vard service at the appropriate fee.
. . . Sec. 32.2i'8. Service Fees and charges.
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.'`�`� (1) The fact that an��„lace_af abode or_an�piace of business is occnpied shall be �„rima
facie evidence that refuse is bein raduced and accumulated u on such remises
and thAt fees for the collection and disposal thereof are due the cit� '
(2} See appendix A far solid waste management system deposiis, fees, service charges,
and rate scheduies.
(3} The solid waste coileCtion and disposal cli�rges Are applicaUle until all municipal
utilities inciuding lawn (water) meters are discannected.
(4) For accaunts payable, see section 32.U66..,
�5) Additional service charges maY_he leyied at the discretion of the director of snlid
waste.
(Code 1980, § 54.07(�)--(c); Ord. No. 5321-92, § I, 12-17-92)
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exception.
�t shall be the duty af all owners of residences, busincsses, prafessional affices, and other
commerciai estttblishments in the city ta supply each of such estabiisiunents with solid
waste containers except where f'urnished by the city.
{Code 1980, § 54.09(a); �rd. No. 5321-92, § 1, 12-17-92)
. . . Sec. 32.28D. Duty of propert� ownep� Precollection practices
(1) Preparation of solid waste.
(a) Garbage. All garbage shall be drained of liguid and shalt be wrapped
or bagged in paper ar p�astic before being placed in any container far
caIiection.
(b) Trash, Ali trash shall be drained af liquid Uefore being depasited for
collection.
(c} Recyclab�es. Recyclables shall be prepared for colIection in
'��� accordance with ' ' existin�policies of the city
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(d) Yazd waste. Loose yard waste shall be placed inside a container, ather
than the city-issued cantainer, appraved by the city and placed far
recycling collection at curbside, separate from other trash. Such
cantainers shall not be filied abo�e the rim af the container. Single
articles such as pa�m fronds, tree branches and limbs shall be cut or
brok�n inta pieces whicl� are less than fowr (�) inches in diameter and
. faur (4} feet lon� and shall be stac�Ced at curbside far recycIing
colfection. Larger articles may b� colleeted by special �ickup upo�i
request and approval by the director of ��� solid waste.
(e) Scrap metal and appliances. Scrap m�tal and appliances shalI be
placed at the eurb for recycling collection separate from other trash.
Freezers, refrigera�ors, cfothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers or
similar airtight units shall l�ave the doors removed before beii�g placed
for collection. All stand-up items shall be laid flat. Scrap meta! such
as poles, pipes and antennas shall he cut or bent into pieces not lon�er
t��an six ,{� feet.
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� �ollapseci priar to bein� placed for �ollection.
(g} Dangerous material. All dangerous m�tcrial co�lacted m�nu�lly such
as braken g�ass, light bulbs, razor blades, and fluorescent tubes shall
be deposited in a disposable cantainer and pZaced at curbside for
collection,
(h) None of the above mav be nIaced out priar to fortv-eight (�48� hours in
advance of a schedule� pick-u�
(2} Containers.
(a) Duty to provide and maintain in sanitary canditio�i. Except in the case
of containers provided by Yhe city all containers shall be provided by
the owner, tenant, or occupant of thc premises. Containers shall he
maintained in gaod condition and shall be subiect to inspection �nd
� ap�roval oi conditions bv citv code enfarcement inspectars and others
havin� iurisdiction. Routine maintenance oF can, carts_ anti d�mpst�rs
in a sanitarv manner is the responsibilitv of the user. �s�e��
. Any cantainer t�at does nat conform
�`"�� to the provisio�s of this chapter or tha# m�y have ragged or sharp
`�� edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the person
� collecting the contents thereof, shall be promptly replaced by the
' customer upon written notice by the city. The dircctar af
solid waste shall ha�e the aut�arity to discontinue collection service
far failure to comply. In the event of damage to a container pravided
by the city caused by a aser ofthe contai�er, the cost of repair or
replacement shali be charged to the customer's accaunt.
{b) Specificakions. Containers s�iA�l be made of durable plastic or metal,
equipped with suitabie h�dles and tight-fitting covers, and shall be
water-tighc.
Except in the case of containers provided by the city, each cantainer
shall haye a capacity of not mare than thirty-two (32} gallons, and
shall weigi� nat more than 50 paunds when full.
{c) Commercial tr�sh bins. No commercial trash bins or trash raoms shall
be used without wriiten permission of the director �f ��c�
soiid wasle. No existing bin shall cantinue to be useci, and no new bin
shall be perniitted %r use, unless it is completely enclosed and wat�r
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(d} Commercial containers. Containers sh�ll be oi sucl� size and shape as
,� . to 6e capable of bein� lifled and emptied ir�to city collection vehicles.
Commercial front end containers provided by the owner And used in
conjunctian with compactors shall first be approved by the director of
^�,'�s�^-,=:^�U° salid waste, such �pprov�l to relAte to the ability of the
c;ty to service such equipment.
(3) Staring af solid wasle.
��� PllU11C �]�gC�5. No person sha�l placc any solid waste in any street, alley
or other public place or upan any private property whether owned by
such p�rson or not, unless it is in containers for collection. No person
shall place any solid waste at the curb for co�lection except on his or
her properiy, and such placement shall be behind the curb or wt�ere the
curb should be. Any persan having a corner lot mzy use the side yard
curb, subject to the director oF ^••'�'�^-��t^�Ur' solid w�ste's approvai.
No person shali throw ar deposit ar�y solid waste in a�ny ditch, stream
or body of water.
� {b} Unautltarized accumu�ation. Any unauthorized accumulation of solid
waste on any lot or premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is
prolYibited. FaiIure to remove any accumulation of solid waste
��?�' following no#ice to the owner or tenant and a reasonabl� opportunity to
�� take ca�ective action sha�l be deemed a violation of this chapter.
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secure solid waste accumulated upon the premises so as to eiimitiate
wind-driven debris and unsightly litter conditians in And about the
. estnblishment.
(e) Public parking lots. All public parkin� Iots shall be pravided w�th
containers i� sufficient c�uantity so that there shal! be at least one
container for every 50 parking spaces. This requirement shalI apply ta
parking lots with a capacity in exccss af 2S spaces. It shall be tlie
responsibility of the owner or the manager of the parking iot to coliect
the materia! depasited in the containers and deposit tha material in a
container %r collection. As used in this subsection �he term "public
� parking lat" shall mean a privateiy owned !ot open to the general
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� �� � ` ' trash contuiners, the number of which shall be
dctcrn�sncd �ccording to tlie size of the job at the discrction of the
dircctor of 1lie builciis�� divisioii. Construction sites shall t�e kept clean
' und arcicrly ut aill timcs A�id the building director may suspend or red
, � ta� a construction job until the pr�mises are brought up to a
sptisfnctory sttnitury canditian. .
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(d} Registration. Prior to the placement oFcampactors, rol�-offs �nd
baling machines such equipment shall be registered with tfie direcior
oF�lc� salid waste.
(e) Storage of campacted trash. Compacted cardboard, trash or by-
products thereof as described in this sectian which have been
campacted into bales shall4�e slored in fireproof structures or buildings
at a1Z times unless awaitin� transport to ultimate dispos�l.
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(� Transparting compacted or roll-aff trash. No person shall transport
� compACtcd trasE� ar recyclable materi�Is over streets and roadways in
the corporate city limits withaut prior registration wit�� the director of
�s�w�e�s solid wastc.
{Cod� 198U, § 54.04{a), {b), (c}(1), (3}--(6), (d), {e); Ord. No. 532 i-92, � 1, 12-17-92)
Cross reference(s}--Streets, sidewalks and other public places, cl�. 28; tratfic and motor
vehicles, ch. 30; buildings And building regulations, ch. 47.
��^�-'.�-�A:- Sec. 32.28�. Du of Pro e �wner• collecfion pracfices.
(1) Frequency af co�lection
(a) Residential and smali businesses. Solid waste accumulated by
residences and small businesses shall be callected twice each week on
regularly scheduled days except Saturdays, Sundays and halidays.,
(b} Commercial. Matels, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals,
schoals and other establishmpnis may have daily col�ection services
to fit their respective needs at the regular
{°ry`;�� rates chazged therefor. Where necessary to protect the public heaith, .
°• the director af n�����^-��=^rL° solid waste or an authorized health
departmer�t offici�l m�iy require �nore fr�quent collections.
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�t$ refuse which h�s an offensive odar or will constitute a
nuisat�ce ma be collected as deemed necessa and u on the a roval af
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2 . Collection loca�ions.
(a) Side or rear buiidin� callection. Solid waste cantainers siiall be placzd
for collection at �,round level an the propertv, not wikhin the right-of-
way of a street or allev, and shall be_ accessible without enterin� into a
bui�din or sheiter of an t e. No solid waste shall be collected un�ess
�`�'� �'` containers are reaciilv accessible by_solid_waste_personnel without
`'^�° unlocking a daor, gate or other obstacle. Exceptians t�ereto mav be
�proved in writin� bv the director of solid waste_pr��ided that an
additional payment for the extra service is a r� eed upan by botl� parties.
�b) Handicapped and e�derly. AnYnerson who has been certifcd by a
phvsician as bein�e unable to talace a solid waste container at the curb
shall be entitled to have the solid waste collected at the side ar rear of
the buildin� at na extra ch,ar�
(c} Curbside pickup. Solid waste containers shall be place� for callection
on the round at the curbline immediate� in frant of and conti uous
ta owner's pronertv and at least ten_(10? feet awa�frorri any permanent
structure or v�hicle and cannot obstruct pedestrian passa�e_
Exce tions ma be ranted with the a ra�al of the director of solid
waste.
3 Container lacement and removal
!a) Residential refuse containers and vard waste placed near the curb,
street or alle shall be laced there na earlier than 7:00 p,�n. on the
.. e�en�n�precedin� the collectian dav itnd must be removed to a�aint
� at the side or rear of the structure bv 7:OQ a.m. of the followin� d�v.
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An container nat removcd will be ta ed b thc Cade
`� Er�forcement/Solid Waste de,�artment with � wttrnin� Second
' vioIators will be subject i4 a fine oP$10.00per d�y., which will be
� laced on the customer's utilit bil�. Re eat offenders will be placed
on rear vard service_at_thc stipulated rate.
Sec. 32.282 Yard Waste/Bulk Co�leci�orrs
(1)It is the res�ansibilitv_ofall tree surgeons, nurseries, �awn care services.and
landscaping contractors, or anv individual_ar campany doin� work on private
ra e to remove from th� remises all residue and rubbish resultin from said
work. Failure to comnlv will resul# in_a_fine in the amount af not less than the
existin cost for r�moval lus an administrative fee nat to exceed 200 for the
frrst infraction. A second infraction may result in the loss of the occupatianal
license.
(2�A11 white goods doors must be removed before b�in� set aut for collection.
�3)Items for collectinn st�ould be nlaced aut na_earlier than fort, -ei�ht (481 haurs
in advance of a scheduled ick-u and shauid nat resent a health or s�fet hazard
ta the e�neral public.
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Sec. 32.283 [.ittering/Illega! Dumpinq
i It is ille al to dum an salid waste ather tha� b the defined methocis in this code.
]!le al dum in ma lead ta investi ation and rasecution.
{2) Littering, No person shall throw, place, or depasit any salid waste in anv ditch, stream
or boci of water or anywhere within the city a�}-s�e in such a manner that it
may b� carned or deposited by wand or rain upon any stre�t, sidewalk, alley, sewer,
parkway or other public place, or into any accupied premises within the city.
Sec. 32.284 Dumpsfer Enclosures/S__rorage of Containers
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(1 � Enclosure requ�red.
(�� Customers who receive cantainerized_service and who are not sub,iect
to the re uirements of subsectian b of this sectian sh�li meet khe
foliowin re uirements with res ect to dum ster enclosures.
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b The enclasure will be constructed �nd maintAined i� such manncr as tn
� ensure that the dum ster is not visible fram �round �evel.
c The enclosure sh�l� }iave a ate th�t is oFsuf�cient width so th�t the
dumpster is easily accessible bv„a,front-c;nd loadine refuse collection.
truck. Said truck reauires ] 2 feet of unQbstructed access.
{d} The enclasure shall contain a six f6)-inch-thick reinforced cancrete
pad of a_size suitable for the dum ster in use at that location.
�2� Thase customers_whase site receives conkainerized service and whase use
^ of or improvement to the service site requires site plan approv�l or
approval af minor change af use, s�all alsa com�lv with the rules and
re�ul�tinns re�ardin� enc�osure dimensions, materials, lacatian, and othPr
physicai_attributes,_as_may be promulgated and amended_fram time to time
bv the director of solid waste.
�3) Everv containerized customer shall assume ail risk and shal! indemnify,
defend, and save hannless the Cit�af Clearwater from_and agai�ist all loss,
dama�e, cost or expense for #he enclostzre which is nQt due to the
ne��ence af the Citv of Clearwater.
,f"�°� �4� No final building ins�ection sha�l be undertaken nor_c_e_rtificate_of
''"�°• occu�ancv issued fnr anv site which has not camulied tivith the enclosure
reauirements contained in this secti�n. '
�� Any residential custamer obtainin� scrvice for_anYmultipl�-family
residence, and who is nnt atherwise subjer,t to the reQUirements of
section 32.321, shali provide an enclosure for rec,�n� containers,
These recyciin� enclosures shall be located so that the recveIi�
cont�iners are easily,accessible by the residents, and_by_the_refuse
ca�lectors, using reflrloading vehicles. The enclosUres shali bc
constructed so that the rec clin containers Are nat visible from any
puUlic ri�ht-of-way. 1n addition, the director of s��id waste or
desi nee shali have authorit ta reviaw the ra ased loc�tion and
construction of such enclosur�s to ensurc that thev meet Lhe criteria af
this section and also to ensure that an a licahle buildin and safet
cod� provisions are complied_witl�.
(5� The solid waste directar shall have authority_to_waive some or all
requirements of this section, excep.t thase relatin 7�, to accessibility and
location in those cases in which the customer demonstrates that:
� �,a) T�e durnpster or recvc�in� container wo�ld nnt be visible at.ground
'•� level from �n ad'aCent ublic ri ht-af-wa or ra ert due to the
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with this code• or
�bl �nforcement of this section would_result in_e_xtr�m� hardshi�
G All enclosures are rc uired to be constructed in accardance with Cit af
' Clearvvater snecifications,
, . . Sec. 32.285. ColJection and disposa! by commercia!
� eslablishments, private lndividuals and outside collectors.
. (l) Requiremsnt iar vehicles. Ali transported refuse shall be containerized or
�' tarped, and v_ehicles used for haulin�_shatl be licensed b the cit i� �
��roved bv the director of solid waste. The actual producers of solid
� waste or the owners oF premises upon which solid waste is accumulated �
. who desire persanally to collect and dispose oF such solid waste, persons
, wha desire to dispose of waste material not inciuded in t�e definition of
. solid waste and salid waste collectars from autside of the city who desire
to haul solid waste over the streets of the city, shall use a water-tight
vehicle pravided with a tight cover and shall operate the vehicle so as to
prevent offensive odors escaping therefrain and materials from being
� '"� . blown, dropped ar spilled.
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(2) Rules and regulations, The director of ��� soiid waste shall have
the authority to adopt reasonable and necessary regulations concerning
private collection and disposal and the haulin� of solid waste over city
streets by outside col�ectors.
, (Code 1980, § 54.06(a), (b}; Ord. No. 5321-92, § 1, 12-17-92}
Cross reference{s)--Traffic and motor vehicles generaily, ch. 3Q.
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(Code 19�0, §§ 54.06(c), 54.07(d); Or�. No. 5321-92, § 1, 12-i7-92)
�^^ '`' ''�'. Sec. 32.287. Landfills.
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countv, and state authorit�
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DIVISION 2. PERMIT F�R ROLL-OFF CONTAINER SERVICE
Ses,�,��. Se�c. 32.288. Re uired.
A permit is required by this division for persons or compani�s placin� or servicing ra!!-
off containers, whether installed permanently ar temporarily, witliin the city.
(Code 1980, § 5�4,20; 4rd. No. 5219, § 1, 9-17-92)
c^^. ".'°' Sec. 32.289. Applicat►on.
Every person rec�uired ta pracure the permit for roli-off container service provided far in
section 3��- 32.288 shall submit an application far such permit tn the city manager.
The applicAtion shall:
{1} Be a wririen statement upon forms provided by the city. Such appiication forni
shall include an affidavit to be sworn to by the applicant befare a notary public af
the state. �
�'�" (2) Require the disclasure of all informatiQn necessary in compliance with this
�''"'� division. �
(3} Be accompanied by n permit %e in the amount set out in appendix A to this Code.
(4) Be submitted to the city manager together with ajl pertinenk information required
� in this division, in order that a determination can be made by the ciiy manager.
{5} Contain a complete record of all arrests and convicti�ns against the applicant and
every partner, afficer or directar of the app4icant for violations of any and all iaws
and ordinances of the city, county, stat� ar federal government.
(6) Contain #he names of empioyees responsible for the operation of applican�'s
business, meaning those who will manage, adm3nister and supervise the business
under #he permit wtien issued, includin� the amaunt of experience possessed by
each such employee. If such emp3ayee is other tt�an a partner or director of the
�pplicant, tfien each such emplayee shail camplete a city police department
background infozmation report, exec�ted under oath, and submit to a backgraund
investigation, photograph and fingerprints.
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"''� (A) Number, type and size ofw�ste coll�ctian vehicics in use;
(b) Number oi employees assigned to each w�ste collection vehicie;
',. {c) Name and location of every estabjishment in the city, includir�g short-term
� constructian sites, where rall-aff containers axe placed and serviced by the
, ap�licant. ,
{Code 1980, § 54.21; Ord. Na 5219, § 1, 9-17-92; Ord. No. 6117-97, § 1, 1-23-97}
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� . Sec. 32.290. Prereq�isites to issua�tce.
In determining whether or not a permit for the placement or servicing ofroll-off
containers shauld be issued, the city manager shall considec• anci base his decision on the
follawin�:
{1) A review ofthe material submitted pursuant to section ��- 32.289;
(2} A review of all convictians of the applicant, tl�e reasans therefar and the conduct of
� the appiicant subsequent ta release;
�� {3) The license history of each applicant;
{4) The certificate of approval o�the city manager to the effect that the applicant has
satisfied the following:
(a) The adequacy of the equipment to be used;
(b}The applicant has agreed ta remit to the city each month a fee as set nut in
appendix A to this Code, and the ap�licar�t has agreed to funiish a duplicat� copy
of the applicant's rnonthly billing;
(c)The applicant has agreed to malce all books arid recards applicab�e to the
business conducted under tlze permit required by section 3�- 32.288 available
to the csty for inspection and audit;
{d}The applicant has provided a copy oi a certificate of insuranc� demonstratin�
that the appliaant's emplayees performing wark pursuant to the permit are cavered
by workers' compensation insurance.
. (Code 1980, § 5�4.22; Ord. No. 5219, § 1, 9-17-92; Ord. No. 6117-97, § 2, 1-23-97)
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pertained ta bond. Sce the Cade Camparative Table.
. . Sec. 32.292. �L�ability in5urance.
The holder of a pem�it for roll-off container service issued purs��nt to this division shall
maintain in effect at all iimes public liability insurance in the minimum amounts of
$50a,000.4D sin�le limit for person�l inj�ries arising out of one occurrence and
$lOp,000.00 property damage, and shall furnish the city a certificate evidencing such
insurance. The city shall be named as an additional insured under such insurance. Tlie
pezmit holder shall furnish a certificate of insurance demonstrating camp�iance with the
requirements of this sectian.
(Code 1980, § 54.2�; Ord. No. 5219, § 1, 9-17-92)
. . 5ec. 32.293. Termination denial renewal.
(]) All pernnits for roll-offcontainer service issued pursuant to this division shall be �alid
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for not more than one year and shall terminate on September 30 of each year.
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the city manager on or before October 1 of each calendar year, which renewal application
s�all update the inFarmation provided by the in�tial application and shall be aceompani�d
by a fee in the amount required For initiai applications.
(3) Applicatians for renewal st��al! be pracessed in tl;e same manner as an initial
application.
,{�L) No permits required by this division shall be renewed, and no new permit shal! be
issued to any person unless the eity mana�er determines that the city is unable ta co�lect,
remove ar dispose of certain �arbage, r�bbish and other �ccumulations.
(S) Such permit may be terminated or denied by the city mana�er but onZy after the
procedure set o�t in sectinn 29.41(2) has been followed. Notwithstanding the procedure
set out in section 29.�41(2j, appeal af the city manager's decisian ta terminate or deny a
new permit ar rene�vaI shall be tn the ciky commission,
(6} The granting or renewal of a permit pursuant to this division shall nat be construed as
a granfi af a franchise or of vested rights. �
� (Code 1980, § 54.25; Ord. No. 5219, § 1, 9-17-92; Ord. No. 6117�97, § 3, 1-23-97)
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The city ma�nmger, after affording the holder of a p�rmit for roll-oti cont�iner service
� notice of the charges and opportunity to bc heard with respect to �ny revocatian
proceedings, may, if the city mar�ager �nds this �icle to h�ve been violated or that false
statements were made on Any application or applicatian for renewal or on any submittal
� required by th;s divisson by the pennit �io�der, a�ent or empinyee, revoke the permit in its
entirety, suspend t�ie permit for a stated period of time, pIace the permit holder on
, � probatiun, or place other conditions thereon as the city manager f nds necessary. �
(Code I98Q, § 54.26; Ord. No. 5219, § 1, 9-17-92}
S�sr3��. Sec. 32.295. Ra�es.
� Rates for roll-offservice aze �isted in Appendix A- Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges,
SECtion XXV, Public Warks Utility Fees, Rates and Charges.
{Qrd. No. 6117-97, § �#, 1-23-97)
,� . . Sec. 32.296. Prohibition.
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Na hazardous or medical waste shall be placed in City o�' Clearwater roll-off containers or
compactors. Ha�ardous andlor medical waste shall be disposed of by authorized
cantractors in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulatians.
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DIVISION 3. R�COV�R�D MATERIAL� D�ALERS'�
Sec. 32.39 �. Required.
(1) After Febnaary I, i994, a recavered materials dealer shalI provide to the �t�k�s
solid waste directar of the city a copy of the certiftcation required by F.S. § 403.70�6,
priar to engaging in business within thc city. In addition, a recovered materials dealer
shall re};ister with the �3te�s solid waste directar oFthe city prior to en�a�ing in
bU51f1�SS Wl�}11I1 �1C Clty.
(2} Recovered mAteriais �enerated at commercial establishments within the city shail �ie
source-separated at the pr�mises o�the commercial establis�ment.
{Ord. No. 5506-44, 3 2, 1-20-94}
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�� (1) Any person not certified under F.S. § 4U3.704d, is expressly prohibited from doing
. business as a recovereci materials de�ler within the city.
(2) The city expressly reserves the right to provide far the exc�usive collectio�,
transportation and pr�cessing of recovered materials from single-family or multifamily
residential properties or to enter into an exclusi�e franchise for such services to these
properties, or �ny combinatian thereof, at the option of the city.
(3) Certificd recover�d materials�dealers are limited to providing service tn commercial
establishments only.
(4) Only recavered materials may be removed from the commercial solid waste stream.
(Ord. Na. 5506-94, § 2, 1-20-94)
Sec. 32.3�3. Registrafion.
Every person required to register as a recovered matcria�s dealer shall register wi#h the
director oi^��'�'�^ ���^r'��-salid waste.
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(I) Be a written statement upon farms provided by the city. 5uch registration forms shall
inciude an affidavit to be sworn ta by t�e registrant before a notary public,
(2) Require the disclosure afall information �ecessary in comp�iance with this division.
{3) Be accompanied by a registration fee in the amaunt set out in Appendix A to this
Code.
(4) Be submitted to the city manager by the director of�is-�a� solid waste ta�ether
with all pertinent infornzation required in tliis divisian, in order that a determination can
be made by the city manager.
(5) Conta�n the nam� of thc deal�r, including thc owner or aperator of the de�ler, its
�eneral and limited partners if a partnership, its corporate nfficers and directors if a
corporation, its permanent place af business, e�idence of cer�ification under F.S. §
403.704b, �nd a certification tha� the recovered materials will be processed at a recovered
materials processing facility satisfying the requirements of F.S. § 443.7Q4G.
(Ord. Na. 5506-94, § 2, 1-20-94}
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Each certified recovered matr,riafs dealer registcred widi thc c�ty shali pravide to the
directar af sotid waste a quarteriy report identifying the types and tonnages
af recovered materials frnm the City of Clearwalcr that were collectcd, recycled, or �tsed
during the reporting geriod; the appraximate perccnta�c of rccovered materials reused,
stored or delivcred to a recovereci materi�ls processing facility ar dispased of in the salid
waste disposal facility; and the locakians where any recovered materials were dispased oi
as solici waste. Each quarterly repart shail be due not later than the last business day o�'
the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
(Ord. No. 5506-94, § 2, 1-20-94)
Sec. 32.3�5. Terminafion, denial, renewal.
(1) All registrakions for reco�ered materials dealers doing business within the city shall be
vaEid For not more than one year, and shall terminate an December 31 of each year.
{2) Each registrant shall make a written applicatinn for renewal of registration an farms
provided by the director of ��� solid waste on or before October I o�each
calendar year, which r�newal applicatian shalI update t}ie infarmation pra�ided by the
initia! Application and shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount required for initial
applications. �
(3) Applications for renewal shall be processed in the same mattcr as a�� iniiial
applicatian.
(4) Registratzon rnay be terminated, or �n application for renewal may be denied, l�y the
director of �te-we� solid waste upon compliance with the pracedure set forth in
section 29.�# 1 {2).
(5} Registr�#ion or the renewal oi a registration pursuant ta this division shall not be
construed as a�rant of a franchise ar a vested right,
(Ord. No. 550G-94, § 2, i-2�-94)
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Thc city manager, after affording the registrant notice of the charbes and an opportunity
to be heard with respect to any revocatian proceedings, may, if the city manager .finds this
article to have been violated or that false statements were made on any report, application
or applicAtion far renewal or an any submitta� req�ired by this division by the applicant,
agent ar employee, revake the registration in its entireky, suspend t�ie re�istration for �
stated period oF time, place tlze registrant on prabatian ar place other conditions thereon
as the city manager finds necessary.
(Ord. No.�S546-94, § 2;1-20-94)
DIVISION 4. RECYCLiNC BY CITY
Sec. 3�.320. Curbside.
(1) Curbside recycling shall be made �vailable to residential, off ce, and hotel/matel units
wh�ch are served by rearioader or side�aader soiid waste collection and a feE shall be
assessed in the amount set out in Appendix A to t�is Code.
"' (2} Curbside recycling colieckian will be ance weekly, A recycling cantainer will be
�`�`�"' furnished by t�ic city alon� with instructianal materials pro��iding the necessary
infarmation for proper participation to include the designation of the coliection day.
(3) Curbside recvciin� containers placed near the curb, street or allev shall be placed there
na earlier d�an 7:00 n.m. on the evenin�nreceding the callection d�v and rnust be
removed to a point at the side or rear of t�e structure bv 7:U0 a.m. �f the following
day. Anv contairt�r not removed will be ta_��ed b,y the Code Enfarcement/Solid _Waste
department with a warnin�;. Repeat violatnrs will he subject to a fine ir� the �tnount set
forth in 5ec. 32.281 f3) fa), which will be,placed on the custamer's utilitv bill.
(Ord. No. 550b-94, § 3, 1-2Q-g4)
�ec. 32.329. Mulfifamily recycling.
Multifamily recycIing will be offerec3 to complexes within the city. The pragram will be
ph�sed in by the solid waste department. The fee schedule for multifamily recycling will
be provided in Appendix A to this Code. Multifamily recycling will be tailored to the
needs of each camplex and will be inte�rated into a full-service solid waste mariagement
pr�gram.
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�;'�:`�`, . � waste �v� department will provide customized recycling service to commercial
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'� � �� waste man�gement program. Commercial recycling base rates wi�l be set nut in Appendix
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