HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1978-1852 ORDI�ANCE NO. 1852
AN ORDINt�NCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AAIENDING
SECTIONS 8. 24 . 010 , 8. 24 . 070 A_�7D 8 . 24 . 080 OF THE
CHULA VISTA �IUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GARBAGE
AND LITTER
On January 16 , 1979 , by a unanimous vote of the
City Council, the ordinance caas adopted which makes
certain revisions to the ordinances relating to
collection of garbage and other wastes. The ordinance
includes a definition for "hazardous wastes" ; increase's
the capacity of garbage receptacles from 18 gallons
to 40 gallons ; and establishes the weight of the
empty receptacles at a maximum of fi£teen (15) pounds
and a fully loaded container at sixty (60) pounds
rather;than the previous eighty (80) pounds . A copy
of the ordinance is available in the office of the
City Clerk, 276 Fourth Avenue , City Hall , Chula Vista.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1852
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA At•1ENDING
SECTIONS 8. 24. 010, 8. 24 . 070 AD7D 8 , 24 , 080 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GARBAGE
AND LITTER
The City Council of the City o£ Chula Vista does ordain
as follows: .
SECTION I: That Sections 8 . 24. 010, 8 . 24 . 070 and 8. 29 . 080
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and �th'e same are hereby amended
to read as follows : •
Sec. 8 . 24.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words
and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed �
' to them by this section:
A. "Contract agent" means an agent or employee of the
City or any person or firm or the agent or employee
thereof, with whom the city may have contracted to
collect or dispose of refuse.
B. "Garbage" means food waste from Y.itchens, dining,
rooms, and other similar places resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of
food in any private or multiple dwellings, hotels ,
restaurants or institutions. . '
C. "RUbbish" means paper, glass, cans, bottles , rags,
ashes , and trimmings from lawns , shrubbery and •
trees . •
D. "Refuse" means ashes , food plant wastes , garbage,
market refuse or rubbish.
E. "Hazardous Wastes" means any waste material which '
is toxic, corrosive; flammable, an irritant, or a
strong sensitizer.
Sec. 8 . 24 .070 Garbage and Refuse--Receptacles
Approved for Residential Use.
It is unlawful for any person in a residential area
to keep or store any garbage within receptacles except
those which are tapered gradually decreasing in diameter
toward the bottom of the container, made of inetal or
plastic with metal or plastic covers and handles and
which receptacles shall be watertight and fly-proof and
shall not exceed eighteen gallons ' capacity unless
garbage is mixed with rubbish , in which case maximum
container capacity shall be forty gallons . Further,
every person having the care or control of any place
or premises within the city where refuse accumulates
or exists, and such refuse is to be collected by the
contract agent of the city, shall cause such refuse
. to be placed and kept in such receptacles, with lids
securely fitted, and in a number adequate to contain
the amount of refuse normally accumulating during the .
interval between collection thereof.
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Sec. 8 . 24 , 080 Garbage and Refuse--Placenent
in Receptables or Bundles-- '
Restrictions.
All rubbish and trash shall be kept within sturdy
receptacles made of inetal or plastic, and no rubbish
or trash shall be placed in any receptacle so that it
protrudes or extends beyond such receptacles. weight
of empty receptacle shall not exceed fifteen pounds;
weight of fully loaded container shall not exceed sixty
pounds. Cardboard containers securely tied may be used.
Said containers shall also be collected.
A. Approved for Residential Customers :
1 . Use of plastic or paper bags manufactured expressly
for waste storage, securely tied with wire, plastic or
string, and of such thickness and bursting strength to
resist puncture and tears . Grocery and shopping bags
are not permitted.
2 , Securely tied cardboard containers may be used on
a one-time basis and will be collected by the contract
agent.
3 . Newspapers and/or flattened cardboard boxes may
be placed outside receptacles if they are stacked and
securely tied in bundles of not more than sixty pounds
in weight.
4 . Brush and limbs of trees may be placed outside of
receptacles in tied bundles not r:.ore than four feet in
length or eighteen inches in diameter.
5 . Any person desiring to receive dif£erent, additional,
or more frequent service may do so through the contract
agent, on mutually agreeable terns and conditions .
B. Disapproved for Residential Customers:
l. Use of severely damaged containers or containers with
jagged or sharp edges (said containers will be appro-
priately tagged by contract agent first time noted and
will be collected by contract agent if used subsequently
to being so tagged. )
2. Put out for contract agent collection any hazardous
wastes and materials , such as hypodermic needles, drugs ,
poisons, caustics, acids, insecticides, explosives or
flammables.
3. Put out for contract agent collection, construction
and demolition waste, cement, dirt, sand, lumber, plaster,
sod, stones, building blocks, auto or truck parts or tires,
trees, crankcase drainings, agricultural industry debris,
or any items which resist compaction and may damage equip-
ment.
4 . Deposit garbage , rubbish, or any other naterial in
waste containers intended for use by, or belonging to
others.
SECTION II : This ordinance shall take effect and be in
full force on the thirty-first day from and a£ter its adoption.
Presented and Approved as to Form by
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Georg D. Lindberg, City Att'drney
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FIRST READ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF •THE •
CITY OF CHULA VISTA� CALIFORNIA� HELD January 9 , 19 79 , AND
FINALLY ' PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD January 16 �
I9 79 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, TO-WIT:
AYES� Councilmen ; Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde '
NAYES� Councilmen ; None
� ABSTAIN: Councilmen ; None
. ABSENT: Councilmen : None
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Mayor of ihe City of Chula Visfa
ATTEST
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
i, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, GTY CLERK of the City of Chula Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
ORDINANCE N0, 185z ,and fhat the same has not been amended or repealed.
OATED
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