HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.F.3. Amendments to Section 3.15, Collection and Disposal of Refuse and Recycling Materials Ord. No. 893 Consent Business 4. F. 3.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Zach Stock, Administrative Intern
DATE: 10/07/2014
SUBJECT: Amendments to Section 3.15, Collection and Disposal of Refuse and Recycling
Materials-Ord. No. 893 (F)
Action Sought
Approval of reformatted amendment to Section 3.15 of City Code, regarding the Collection and
Disposal of Refuse and Recycling Material
Background
On September 16th, City Council approved amendments to Section 3.15 Collection and Disposal
of Refuse and Recycling Materials. The City Attorney subsequently recommended a different
format for the amendment that is attached. The information within the amendment has not been
changed from the action which was originally approved.
Recommendation
We recommend that the City Council approve the changes in format, which will allow for
publication of these amendments to the City Code.
Budget Impact
None
Relationship to Vision
F. Housekeeping Item.
Requested Action
If the Council concurs, it should by motion approve Ordinance No. 893, An Ordinance of the City
of Shakopee Amending Shakopee City Code Section 3.15, Relating to the Collection and
Disposal of Refuse and Recyclable Materials.
Attachments: Ord. No. 893
ORDINANCE NO. 893,Fourth Series
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE AMENDING
SHAKOPEE CITY CODE SECTION 3.15 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 3.15, Subd. 3, of the Shakopee City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd 3. By Whom. Within the refuse/recycling service area, the City's contractor shall collect
and dispose of refuse, yard waste and recyclable materials from single family dwellings,
duplexes, and triplexes and all other residential dwelling units that receive individual curbside
pickup of refuse. Owners of residential property larger than triplexes that do not receive
individual curbside pickup of refuse, residential dwelling units located outside the
refuse/recycling service area, and all business establishments shall contract with refuse collectors
directly and may not receive City collection service. Refuse and recyclable materials shall be
collected weekly or every-other week. In the event that a property is found to be without refuse
collection service, that address shall be added to the list of address serviced by the City's
contractor, and the service provided and billed accordingly.
Section 2. Section 3.15, Subd. 4, Paragraph A, of the Shakopee City Code is amended to read as
follows:
Subd. 4. A. Kind and Placement of Receptacles
A. Residential Units. The refuse hauler shall provide separate refuse and recycling
receptacles to each living unit in a single family dwelling, duplex, or triplex. The refuse
receptacles shall be made of plastic and equipped with handles. These receptacles shall be
water-tight and use a substantially tight-fitting cover to prevent the disturbance of
contents thereof by cats and dogs, and to prevent the propagation of, and infestation by,
rats, flies, and other vermin. The refuse hauler also shall provide each living unit with a
recycling receptacle that shall be constructed of weather proof; insect and rodent proof
material such as plastic. The cost of the receptacles shall be included in the refuse and
recycling collection fees and receptacles shall not exceed 95 gallons in capacity.
Section 3. Section 3.15, Subd. 5 of the Shakopee City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Separation of Materials. Materials collected by the City's contractor shall be
separated,prepared and placed for collection in the manner hereinafter set forth.
A. Refuse. Refuse shall only be placed into its designated receptacle. No hazardous
material, yard waste or hot ashes should be placed into this receptacle. All
material shall fit within the confines of the receptacle.
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B. Recycling. Recyclable material shall be placed into its designated receptacle
(Newspaper, Glass, Cans, Etc.). No garbage, hazardous material, yard waste or
hot ashes should be placed into a receptacle designated as recycling. All
recyclable material shall fit within the confines of the receptacle.
C. Bulk Items. Bulk item removal is available for residents upon request to the
contracted hauler, which shall provide specific instructions for collection and may
impose additional fees for bulk items.
D. Yard Waste. Yard waste shall be placed in compostable bags or a designated
waste cart. Yard waste should be free from refuse and recyclable material.
Section 4. Section 3.15, Subd. 11, Paragraph D of the Shakopee City Code is amended to read
as follows:
D. Each licensed hauler shall provide its customers with an opportunity to recycle through a
weekly or every-other week curbside collection of recyclable materials.
Section 5.Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,Minnesota held this 7th day of
October,2014.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
Attest:
City Clerk
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