HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1990-042-O-9004-19-90(H)
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a, AN ORDINANCE
i Amending Chapter 5, Title 8, of the City Code
to add Certain Provisions Relating to yard Wastes
• BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That existing section 8-5-1
the City Code of the City of
Evanston, 1979, as amended, be and it is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8-5-1: In .the construction and application of this
Chapter,the following words shall have the meaning
respectively.ascribed to them in this Section:
Contaminated:
Not in its pure state; tainted,
putrified, polluted, or unclean.
Garbage:
Putrescible waste.
Recyclable
Materials:
Any material that can be recycled
or refused.
Refuse:
Includes all discarded, unwanted or
rejected materials, including
garbage and yard waste.
Yard Waste:
Includes all grass clippings,
leaves, tree prunings and woody
wastes, weeds, brush and other
compostible landscape -type
material.
SECTION 2: That Section 8-5-3 be and it hereby is
amended to read as follows:
8-5-3: GENERAL DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
(A) All refuse must be stored in a bag or container wrapped or
`bundled in such a manner as to preclude blowing or
scattering during the storage period.
(B) All garbage must be stored in clean, leakproof, non -
absorbent containers covered with tight -fitting lids and
maintained in good repair. All wet garbage so stored must
be drained and wrapped in such a manner that moisture
cannot spill when the material is removed.
(C) Refuse need not be separated based on whether it is
,combustible, non-combustible, or putrescible,
�provided,however, that when any garbage is part of the
• ;refuse, the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to
1garbage materials shall apply, and when any recyclable
materials are part of the refuse, the provisions of this
Chapter pertaining to recyclable materials shall
;apply, and when yard waste materials are part of the
!refuse, the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to yard
waste materials shall apply.
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(D) "Brush or tree branches which are tied in bundles shall be
no more than four feet (4') in length and tied with cloth
,ties. Bundles tied with plastic, wire or rope will not be
accepted. All other materials shall be containerized as
appropriate in a manner to facilitate easy handling by one
!person and in accordance with the requirements for yard
.wastes.
(E) Yard waste shall be placed in City of Evanston Kraft paper
bags distributed under the direction of the Director of
{Public Works'and at a cost established by City Council.
;The nominal capacity of the bags is 30 gallons. Only bags
,with the City of Evanston logo will be collected by City
Sanitation Department crews. Kraft paper bags from other
communities or other sources are unacceptable.
(F) No refuse shall be deposited, be thrown away, or be
,permitted to accumulated or remain in any street, alley or
other public place or in any place where its presence would
constitute a nuisance to others or a potential or actual
;hazard to health, sanitation or safety. (Ord. 95-0-78).
SECTION 3: That section 8-5-6 be and it hereby is
amended to read as follows:
8-5-6: GENERAL RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS:
(A) ;Garbage containers used in residences with four (4) or less
;dwelling units shall not exceed thirty five (35) gallons in
size, and total weight of the container and material placed
within shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds. (Ord. 51-0-8)
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(B) ;Refuse collection containers shall be located above ground.
'No collection will be made from containers set into the
'ground.
j (C) Each permanent container shall bear a symbol, marking, or
tag containing an identification of the owner.
(D) Plastic bags which used for garbage shall be reasonably
;tear -resistant, air -tight and shall be securely closed.
Bags shall not be filled beyond their capacity to carry the
weight of the contents and shall be set out in such a
,manner and location as to minimize the possibility of their
;being torn. Plastic bags are not acceptable for yard
wastes.
(E) Kraft paper bags with a nominal capacity of approximately
30'gallons and bearing the City logo will be required for
disposal of yard wastes. Kraft paper bags from other
communities or other sources will not be acceptable and
will not be collected.
(F) Any container which is deteriorated to a degree that it
presents a hazard to the collector or does not meet other
standards as defined by this Chapter, shall be condemned by
the Director of Public Works or his agent. This action
will be noted by the placement of a tag or label
• designating a date by which the container must be removed
~from service by the owner. If no action is taken prior to
that date, the container shall be removed by the City.
tAppeals may be made to the Director of Public Works prior
to the date listed on the tag.
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SECTION 4: That section 8-5-12 be and it hereby is
amended to read as follows:
8-5-12: RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE:
;Every owner, occupant,'agent, employee of an owner of
occupant, including corporations, associations of owners
and individuals, responsible for the collection and removal
of refuse, garbage, and yard waste shall comply with each
;applicable provision of this Chapter. Prior to prosecution
;for alleged violations, the offender shall be duly notified
'of such violations and shall be given a reasonable time
jwithin which to correct the violation and thereby avoid
prosecution. (Ord. 95-0-78)
SECTION 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances
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in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced: Cf�� 1990
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Adopted: 1990
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Approved: 1990
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
App o ed a to orm:
Corporation unsel
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