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Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0314
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article III. Collection

Section 13.02.0314 Containers Must be Ready at Pickup Location
  1. It is essential for operations that customers have solid waste, recyclable or larger commercial-size containers ready, easily accessible and available for collection at the designated container pickup location by department vehicles prior to the beginning of the collection day. The director determines all container pickup locations, and may adjust or change such locations in the interest of operational efficiency.
  1. The container pickup location will generally be at the curbside, sidewalk, or alley adjacent to the premises at the property line, unless arrangements have been made in advance for rollout service.
    1. Any location change requires department approval in advance.
    1. For any service using commercial-capacity containers, to avoid container damage, original container placement or any location changes must be performed by the department.
    1. Containers will be damaged by improper effort to move, and the customer will be held responsible to pay for all such damage.
  1. In addition to placement at the approved container pickup location, “available for collection” includes:
    1. opening gates,
    1. removing locks and chains,
    1. making provisions for inclement weather, including:
      1. snow removal,
      1. sanding icy areas,
    1. clearing the area of vehicles or other blockages, and
    1. removal of waste, debris and anything else required to make the container accessible for dumping.

For blockage conditions such as inclement weather not caused or enhanced by customers, customers are responsible to clear away any blockages or otherwise restore access by the second business day after onset of adverse conditions.

  1. Chains must be completely removed to protect department vehicle and operator.
    1. All containers must be placed outside any fence or barrier twenty-four inches or higher unless a customer has made special advance arrangements because of a customer’s special needs.
    1. Collectors are not required to negotiate steep ramps, stairs or hazards or to remove automated carts or containers from recessed areas or storage bins in the performance of their duties.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2012

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ORD C34938 Section 11