ORDINANCE NO. 2988

AMENDING THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION CODE OF ORDINANCES

CHAPTER 30, SOLID WASTE.

RECITALS.

 The City of Grand Junction Solid Waste Department has changed refuse collection to a fully automated system with the automated containers being provided by the city for the collection of refuse.

 It is necessary to make some amendments to Chapter 30, Solid Waste, of the City’s Code of Ordinances to allow for the more efficient operation of the automated trash system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

1. Section 30-31(c) is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-31(c) Trimmings and clippings. Each producer shall cut tree trimmings, hedge clippings, and similar materials to lengths not to exceed three feet before depositing such materials in a approved container for collection.

2. Section 30-32 is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-32. Refuse containers--Nature and size of containers. All refuse containers serviced by the city shall be approved by the city. Containers for recyclables shall meet the requirements and specifications established by the city manager. The owner or producer shall remove all noncomplying containers from service and from the public rights-of-way.

3. Section 30-33 is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-33. Same--Duty to provide and maintain in sanitary condition. Every refuse producer shall maintain his refuse containers in sanitary condition. The city manager shall have the authority to refuse collection services and/or remove containers from service for failure to comply with this article.

 4. Section 30-34 is amended to read as follows:

 Section 30-34. Same--Ashes. Ashes shall be  contained in paper or plastic bags and shall be cold.  The generator of any hot ashes shall be liable for damages including damages to any city owned  container.

5. Section 30-36(4) is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-36(4) Not be more than two feet from the traveled portion of the rights-of way.

6. Section 30-36 is amended by adding :

Section 30-36(5) Not be placed within three feet of any obstruction.

7. Section 30-37 (1) is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-37 . Collection practices. (1) Residential. The city shall collect from its customers a designated volume of refuse not to exceed the volume of the container during the collection period for a specified charge. Extra accumulations or non-refuse items may be collected upon request. The city shall have the authority to refuse to collect extra accumulation of refuse and/or non refuse items, or it may require additional charges for such amounts.

8. Section 30-61 (a) is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-61 . Collection at ground level of right-of-way. (a) Each owner or occupant shall place refuse for collection by the city in an approved container at ground level of the street and within two feet of the traveled portion of the street right-of-way from which collection is made.

9. Section 30-61 (c) is amended to read as follows:

Section 30-61 . Collection at ground level of right-of-way. (c) Where the collection of refuse from other than ground level of the right-of-way and not within two feet of the traveled portion of the right-of-way is accepted by the city manager, the fee shall be as established by resolution of the city council and on file in the city clerk's office, plus a fee set by the city manager to cover the cost of the extra service rendered.

Introduced and ordered published this 19th day of February, 1997.

Adopted on second reading this 5th day of March, 1997.

           /s/ Linda Afman  

           President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye      

City Clerk