HomeMy WebLinkAbout2529-17 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2017/12/18ORDINANCE NO. 2529-17
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. The St. Louis Park Solid Waste Management Code (Chapter 22) is_hereby
amended by deleting the current language in its entirety and replacing it with underscored
language.
Chapter 22
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT*
Article I. In General
Sec. 22-1. Short title.
See. 22-2. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 22-3. Definitions.
Sec. 22-4. Collection and transportation of solid waste within the city.
Sec. 22-5. Disposal proMbitions.
Sec. 22-6. Enforcement.
Sec. 22-7--22-10 Reserved.
Article II. Single -Family Residential Curbside Collection Program
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 22-11. Purpose.
Sec. 22-12. Collection supervised by director of operations and recreation.
Sec. 22-13. Ownership of solid waste materials.
See. 22-14. City- rovided_carts.
Sec. 22-15. Solid waste container storage
Sec. 22-16. Solid waste collection point requirements.
Sec. 22-17. Carts and container maintenance requirements.
Sec. 22-18. Unauthorized collection.
Sec. 22-19. Solid waste service rates.
Division 2..G
See. 22-20. Purpose.
Sec. 22-21. Garbage collection requirements.
Sec. 22-22. Frequency and times of collection.
Division 3. Recycling
See. 22-23. Pu pose.
Sec. 22-24. Designation of items.
Sec. 22-25. Recycling collection requirements.
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Sec. 22-26. Frequency and times of collection.
Division 4. Organics Recycling
Sec. 22-27. Purpose.
See. 22-28. Designation of items.
Sec. 22-29. Or anics recycling collection.
Sec. 22-30. Frequency and times of collection.
Division 5. Yard Waste
See. 22-31. PpjTose.
Sec. 22-32. Designation of items.
Sec. 22-33. Yard waste collection.
Sec. 22-34. Frequency and times of collection.
ARTICLE III. Multi -family Recycling
Sec. 22-35.
Purpose.
Sec, 22-36.
Recyclable
materials collected.
Sec. 22-37.
Recyclable
materials collection point.
Sec. 22-38.
Service capacity and frequency of collection.
Sec. 22-39.
City
-contracted collection.
Sec. 22-40.
Education and reporting.
See. 22-41.
Disposal.
ARTICLE IV. Commercial Recycling
Division 1. Existing Commercial Buildings
See. 22-42. Purpose.
Sec. 22-43. Applicable buildings.
Sec. 22-44. Recyclable materials collected.
Sec. 22-45. Recyclable materials collection point.
Sec. 22-46. Separation of recyclable materials.
Division 2. New or Expanded Commercial Buildings
See. 22-47..... Purpose.
See. 22-48. Applicable buildings.
See. 22-49. Recyclable materials collected.
Sec. 22-50. Recyclable materials collection point.
Sec. 22-51. Organic materials collection point.
Sec. 22-52. Service capacity.
Sec. 22-53. Separation of recyclable materials and organic materials.
Division 3. All Commercial Buildings
Sec. 22-54. Frequency of collection.
Sec. 22-55. Education and reporting
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See. 22-56. Disposal.
ARTICLE V. Backyard Compost
See. 22-57. Permits.
Sec. 22-58. Duties of owner, occupant or tenant.
Sec. 22-59. Conditions of cornposting.
See. 22-60. Nuisance.
ARTICLE V. Bulk Material Containers
Sec. 22-61. Purpose.
See. 22-62. Regulations.
*Cross reference(s)--Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 6• businesses and licenses Ch.
8 environment and public health Ch. 12• snow and rubbish removal 24-341 et se .• utilities
Ch. 32.
State law reference(s) --Waste management gencrallL M.S.A. Ch. 115A• hazardous waste
M.S.A § 116.06 subd. ll;..authority to regulate solid waste disposal, M.S.A. § 412.221 subd. 22;
recycling space, M.S.A. ' 1303.1500.
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL,
See. 22-1. Short title.
This Chapter shall be known and mqy be cited as the Solid Waste Ordinance of the city, and will
be refeiTed to as "this Chapter."
(C_o_de_ 1976, § 9-301; Ord. No. 2249-03, § 1, 9-2-2003)
See. 22-2. Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to:
(a) Ensure that the organized collection program is conducted in an orderly fashion to avoid adverse
effects on public health, welfare, safety and the environment.
(b) Promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of St. Louis Park, and enhance and
preserve the quality and value of resources by the proper management of solid waste.
(c) Aid and promote the processingof f recyclable materials and organic materials by means other than
deposit in a landfill or by incineration at a waste -to -energy facility.
(d) Encow age and improve opportunities for waste reduction, reuse, recyclin , and organics recycling,
See. 22-3. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Back yard means the area between a line created by extending the rear face of the principal building
and the rear lot line.
Bulk material container means any four-sided industry standard container including but not limited
to a dumpster, tub, pod, or soft -sided dumpster bag that is used for the collection, storage or
transport of large volumes of construction demolition debris or solid waste.
Bulk waste means large household items that are too large to fit in e - rovided garlbage carts.
Cart means city=provided carts with hinged lids and wheels that are provided to residents for the
collection of solid waste.
City means the City of St. Louis Park.
Collection means the aggegation of material from the place at which it is generated and includes all
activities up to the time the material is delivered to a licensed facility.
Collection point means a location designated for the collection of solid waste.
Commercial building means any building, or portion of a building, containing one or more
commercial establishment, that is subject to the requirements of the building and fire codes
approved for an occupancy use other than residential occupancy. .
Commercial establishment means a commercial or industrial enterprise of any kind, and includes
clubs, schools, places of worship or assembly, and nonprofit organizations.
Compost is the product resulting from composting,
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Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic materials. It is an aerobic
method of speeding natural decomposition.
Construction demolition debris means aLty waste building materials packaging and rubble
resulting from the construction, repair and demolition of buildings.
D vellitZg unit means one or more rooms physically arranged so as to create an independent
housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family with separate toilets and facilities for cooldn
and sleeping
Electronics means com etersincludin tablet com eters and la to s eri Nerals rinters facsimile
machines, DVD players, video cassette recorders, video display devices, and other devices as_required
under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act.
Garbage means the portion of solid waste that is not separated at the source by the generator for the
purpose of reuse, recycling or organics recycling.
Garbage hold means a temporary suspension of all solid waste sei vices for an extended period of time,
at minimum four consecutive weeks.
Hauler means a licensed solid waste collector hired by the ci to collect solid waste through the
orgam collection pro rgam
Hazardous waste means any waste material in any form which because of its quantity,
concentration or characteristics may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality
or an increase in serious illness or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health
or the environment when improperly treated stored transported, or disposed of or otherwise
managed. Categories of hazardous waste materials include but are not limited to explosives,
flammables, oxidizers, poisons, irritants, and corrosives.
Incinerator means a permitted facility used for the destruction of solid waste by fire.
Licensed food establishment means a food establishment_ with a Hennepin County license in one
of the followimz categories: "Medium Food Small Menu,"... "High food — Small Facilft " or
"High Food — Large Facility."
Licensed solid waste collector means any person holding a valid license from the city who shall
offer to or engage in the collection of solid waste in the city.
Ma ora liances means clothes washers and ers dishwashers hot water heaters heat pumps
furnaces garbage disposals, trash compactors, conventional and microwave ovens ran es and stoves
air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refi7gerators, and freezers.
Multi -family residential buildiM means any residential building consisting of five or more
dwelling
Organic materials means the portion of solid waste that is separated at the source by the generator
for the purpose of food to animals, composting, or anaerobic digestion, and may include food
scraps plant materials, compostable paper, and compostable products that have been tested and
verified to meet the standards in ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868.
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Or aniaed collection program means an authorized program for the collection of solid waste from
single-family residential buildings in the city, and which is contracted for instituted by, and
coordinated by the city.
Recyclable materials means the portion of solid waste that is separated at the source by the
generator for the pMose of recycling, and is comprised of materials deemed recyclable by a local
materials recovery facility or Hennepin County and city solid waste staff in collaboration with
local materials recovery facilities.
Residential building means a building, or any portion of a building, consisting of one or more
dwelling units.
Responsible. paqv means the owner, or their designee, of a commercial or multi -family buildin
or complex.
Service capacity is the total volume of service contracted for on a weekly basis from a licensed
solid waste collectors for the collection of garbage, recyclable materials or organic materials.
Single-family residential building means any residential building consisting of four or fewer
separate dwelling units.
Solid waste means garbage, recyclable materials, organic materials, yard waste, appliances, bulk
waste and other solid waste from residential or commercial build in s and activities thereof, that
the generator of the material agpyegates for collection but does not include construction
demolition debris hazardous waste dirt rocks sod or sewaize sludge.
State means the State of Minnesota.
Video display device means a television or computer monitor that contains a cathode-ray tube or a
flat panel screen, but does not include a video display device that is part of a motor vehicle, larger
rete of equipment, or household appliance.
Yard waste means compostable plant material including grass clippings, leaves, weeds, garden
Wants. and brush and branches under four inches in diameter and four feet in lenffth.
See. 22-4. Collection and transportation of solid waste within the city.
(a) AU person or party engaging in the business of solid waste collection within the city must
first obtain a solid waste collector's license from the city. Such collection shall be done in
compliance with all applicable ordinances of the city.
(b) The owner or occupant of any premises at which solid waste has accumulatedpersons who
desire to dispose of solid waste not collected by the city. and solid waste collectors from
outside of the city who desire to haul over the streets of the city, shall:
(1) Use a vehicle provided with a tight cover and so operated and maintained as to prevent
offensive odors esca in therefrom and solid waste fiom being blown dropped or
spilled from the vehicle.
(2) Keep receptacles on vehicles and all equipment used in the performance of the work in
a clean, sanitary condition and as free from offensive odors as possible.
(3) Not be allowed to stand in any street, alley or other place longer than is reasonably
necessary to collect solid waste.
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(4) Comply with ordinances of the city and laws or regulations of the state relating to
sanitation and collection of solid waste.
(c) This Chapter does not prohibit the following activities:
(1) The owner or occupant ofany premises at which solid waste has accumulated from
giving away, selling or otherwise.disposing of such solid waste in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter and with any other applicable law or ordinances
(2) Licensed solid waste collectors from collecting solid waste from commercial or multi-
family buildings within the city.
(3) Licensed solid waste collectors from outside the city from hauling such solid waste
over cjty streetsprovided that such collectors coMply complywith the pyovisions of this
section and with any other applicable ordinances of the city or state laws.
Sec. 22-5. Disposal prohibitions.
(a) Solid waste or any other materials may not be disposed of by the following means:
(1) Private incineration. No solid waste, construction demolition debris or hazardous
waste shall be disposed of by burning excc tin an incinerator of an qpproved.jype as
regulated and permitted by the state.
(2) Dum in . No solid waste construction demolition debris hazardous waste dirt rocks
or sod shall be disposed of by dumping or disposal at or on any place within the city.
(3) Scattering o solid waste or littering. No person shall casts ill placc,sweep or deposit
anywhere within the city any solid waste, construction demolition debris or hazardous
waste in such a manner that it ma be carried or deposited by the elements a on an
street sidewalk alley, sewer,parkway or other public place, or into pny other premises
within the city.
(Code 1976, § 9-308; Ord. No. 2249-03, § 1, 9-2-2003)
(b) The following materials require special disposal methods and made deposited through
regular solid waste collection:
(1) Ma"ora liances automobile or track tires video dis la devices. In accordance with
state law, these items mgy not be disposed and must be properly recycled.
(2) Hazardous waste materials. Hazardous waste materials shall be properly discarded as
directed by the city, Hennepin County, or the state.
i. Explosive or hip hl amenable materials. Explosive or highly flammable
material shall be disposed of as directed by the fire chief at the expense of the
owner or possessor.
(3) Infectious disease materials. Materials such as but not limited to beddin wearing
apparel or utensils from residential or commercial buildings where highly infectious or
contagious diseases are present shall be disposed of as directed by the Minnesota
Department of Health at the expense of the owner or possessor.
See. 22-6. Enforcement.
(a) When a violation of this Cha ter has occurred the resident or responsible party shall be
subject to Sections 1-13 or 1-14 of the City Code.
(b) Any person aggrieved by a regulation of, or fee charged by the city shall have the right of
anneal to the city council which shall have the authority to confirm, modify or revoke any
such regulation or fee.
See. 22-7--22-10 Reserved.
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ARTICLE II. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE COLLECTION
PROGRAM
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22-11. Purpose.
This Article is designed to ensure that the organized collection „program is conducted in an orderly
fashion to avoid adverse effects on public health,_ welfare, safety and the environment.
Sec. 22-12. Collection supervised by director of operations and recreation.
All solid waste collected, conveyed and disposed of by the city shall be „under the supervision of
the director of operations and recreation or their desigLiee. The director, or their desigDge, shall
have the authority to make regulations concerning the da s of collection type and location of
collection containers, and such other matters pertaining to the collection., conveyance and disposal
as the director shall find necessary, and to change and modift�gulations in accordance with
the provisions of this Article and contract between the city and its hauler(s).
Sec. 22-13. Ownership of solid waste materials.
Ownership of solid waste materials placed out for collection remains with the individuals or
household from which the materials originated until collected by the hauler at which point_they
become the responsibility and property of the hauler. Materials not prepared cleaned or stored
according to city specifications will not be collected and shall remain the responsibility and
property of the individuals or household fiom which the materials originated.
Sec. 22-14. City -provided carts.
Carts for residential collection under the city's contract will be provided by the city. City -provided
carts are owned by the city_ and shall remain the property of the city_ City -provided carts shall not
_ _
be marked or modified in any way.
Sec. 22-15. Solid waste container storage.
Except when placed out for collection on the designated collection day, city -provided carts and
resident -awned and waste containers shall be stored inside a building or outside on the propelty,
If stored outside carts must be:
(a) At least four (4) feet from any interior lot lines that are adjacent to a habitable building;
(b) Located behind the extended building line adjacent to any street;
(c) Placed in such a manner to prevent them fiom being overturned.
Carts and yard waste containers may be stored in the alley right-of-way immediately adjacent to
and abutting a garage if no portion of the cart extends into the alley itself. Carts and yard waste
containers shall never be stored in the alley itself.
Sec. 22-16. Solid waste collection point requirements.
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Collection of solid waste through the city's orgam collcction ro am will occur at curb and alley
locations.
(a) Cart placement - City -provided carts and resident -owned yard waste containers or bags shall be
placed for collection on the premises at ground level and accessible from the street or alley -fi-om
which collection is made. Carts shall not be placed in the street or alley or on qpy sidewalk.
(1) Carts should be placed in such a manner to pLevent them from being overturned.
(2) In winter months carts May not be placed on top of snowbanks. Residents must clear a
space of snow for their carts to be safely collected as close to gound level as possible.
Sec. 22-17. Carts and container maintenance requirements.
Residents shall keep all carts and containers in a clean and sanitary condition so as to revent the cart
and containers or contents thereof from becoming a nuisance that may breed insects or attract_ vermin.
The ci!y does not replace serviceable carts due to odor or unclean conditions.
No cart or container shall have ra ed or shed es or an other defect liable to ham er or injure the
person collecting the contents. City -provided carts that become damaged shall be reported to the city by
the resident and shall be repaired or replaced with a serviceable cart by the city. Resident -owned yard
waste containers not complying with the requirements of this section shall be promptly repaired or
replaced by the resident upon notice by the city.
Sec. 22-15. Unauthorized collection.
No person or entity other than one expressly authorized by the city council shall take or collect
solid waste set out for collection through the cit 's organized collection program.
Sec. 22-19. Solid waste service rates.
Solid waste service rates include the garbage, recycling, organics recycling, and ,yard waste
collectionrovided to single-family residential buildings within the city.
(a) Solid waste service rates shall be set by city council resolution annuall . Rates will be set
based on a a -as- ou-throw model with the volume of garbage service determining the
total rate.
(b) Each residential customer will be charged a solid waste service chargee regardless of
whether.they utilize the service. Customers who apply fora garbage hold or opt -out of
service allowance and are approved by the city, shall receive a ternporary suspension of
all solid waste services and charges
(c) Solid waste charges are included as part of customer utility bills and will be sent_ to
customers via mail or electronic billing for_ each billing period. The proceeds from
collection of these bills shall be placed in a separate solid waste fund.
(d) All charges for solid waste service shall be due and payable within 21 days after the billin
date. Accounts shall be considered delinquent when not paid within three(3)..business days
following the due date, and a penalty in an amount set by city council resolution shall be
added to the amount due. Such charges shall be a charge against the owner of the premises,
and shall be certified by the city clerk to the finance division who shall prepare an
assessment roll each year providing for assessment of the delinquent amounts against the
respective properties served for collection as other taxes.
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(e) Additional services beyond those included .in the city program that are offered by the
hauler, for a separate fee, shall include:
(1) Collection and proper disposal in accordance with any state laws for bulk waste,
electronics, and appliances. Unless otherwise specified by the city, costs for the
collection and disposal of such items shall be charged by the hauler directly to the
customer.
(2) Extra collection for garbage, recycling, organics recycling, and yard waste beyond
the standard collection frequency and upon request by a customer. Costs for this
service shall be charged by the hauler directly to the customer.
(3) Walk-up service for garbage, recycling, and organics recycling, upon request by a
customer. Costs for this service shall be charged by the hauler directly to the
customer.
Code 1976. 6 9-307. Ord. No. 2249-03. S 1. 9-2-2003: Ord. No. 2324.06. 1-12
DIVISION 2. GARBAGE
Sec. 22-20. Purpose.
This division is desijzned to ensure thatag rbage collection, as part of the organized collection
program, is conducted in an orderly fashion to avoid adverse effects on public health, welfare,
safety and the environment.
Sec. 22-21. Garbage collection requirements.
Garbage shall be bagged and sealed, and placed in the diy_provided garbage cant. Garbage must fit
inside the cit provided garbage cart with the cart lid closed. If a resident has more garbage than will fit
in the cart with the cart lid closed, the resident may purchase an "extraag rbage" sticker from the city_,
place the garbage in a securely sealed bag for collection, affix the sticker, and place the bag alongside
the cart for collection at the same time as the cart. Extra garbage stickers may not be used on bulk waste
items. If a resident has more garbage than will fit into the cart on a regular basis a larger service size
mqy be selected.
Sec. 22-22. Frequency and times of collection.
Garbage shall be collected by the hauler at an interval determined bycity contract with the hauler, but
no less fre uentl than eve -other-week. Collection of garbage by the hauler will take place between
7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday tbrou h Friday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday when neeessar . Garba e
from residences shall be placed out for collection curbside or alley side by 7 a.m, on the designated
collection day, and the cart() shall be retrieved as soon as practical after collection on the day of
collection and returned to the storage location.
DIVISION 3. RECYCLING
Sec. 22-23. Purpose.
This division is designed to ensure that recyclable materials collection as part of the organized
collection program, is conducted in an orderly fashion to avoid adverse effects on public health,
welfare, safety and the environment.
Sec. 22-24. Designation of items.
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The city shall orepare a list of acceptable recyclable materials allowed to be included in the city's
organized collection program. This list shall be provided to all residents who receive city solid
waste collection services at least once per year. Such items must be:
(a) Generally accepted by the recycling industry for re_manufacture,
(b) Able to be cleaned prepared and stored in a manner to protect the public health welfare
safety or the environment;
(c) Able to be collected and recycled without threatening the economic viability of the city's
organized collection program.
Sec. 22-25. Recycling collection requirements.
Recyclable materials shall be unbagged, unless otherwise specified by the city, and placed loosely in
the city -provided recycling cart. if a resident has more recyclable materials than will fit in the cart, the
resident may request an additional cart. Extra recyclable materials may also be placed next to the
recycling cart in a pqper bag, cardboard box or resident -owned container. Under no circumstances shall
recyclable materials be bagged in plastic ba s of any kind. All rec elable materials intended and set out
for collection shall be cleaned, prepared and stored in accordance with city specifications.
Sec. 22-26. Frequency and tunes of collection.
Recyclable materials shall be collected by the hauler at an interval determined by city contract with the
hauler but no less frequently than eve -other-week. Collection of repycling recyclingby the hauler will take
lace between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and.6 p.m. on Saturday when
necessary. Recycling from residences shall be placed out for collection curbside or alle side by 7 a.m.
on their designated collection day, and the carts shall be retrieved as soon as practical after collection
on the day of collection and returned to the storage location.
DIVISION 4. ORGANICS RECYCLING
See. 22-27. Purpose.
This division is designed to ensure that organic materials collection, as part of the organized
collection program is conducted in an orderly fashion to avoid adverse effects on public health,
welfare, safety and the environment.
See. 22-28. Desi nation of items.
The city shall prepare a list of acceptable organic materials allowed to be included as part of the
cit 's or anized organics recycling ro ram. This list shall berovided to all residents who
participate in the city's organics recycling ro ram at least once per ear. Such items must be
generally accepted by the composting industry for composting.
Sec. 22-29. Organics recycling collection.
Organic materials shall be bagged and sealed in compostable bags that meet the ASTM D6400
standard, unless otherwise specified by the city, and placed in the city -provided cart. Organic
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materials may not be bagged in non-compostable plastic bags. Failure to use a eity-provided cart
will void the opportunity to participate in the organics recycling program.
Sec. 22-30. Frequency and times of collection.
Organic materials shall be collected by the hauler weekly throughout the year. Collection of organics
rec. cling by the hauler will take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.
and 6 m. on Saturday when necess . Or anics rec clin shall belaced out for collection curbside
or alley side by 7 a.m. on the designated collection day, and the carts shall be retrieved as soon as
practical after collection on the day of collection and returned to the storage location.
DIVISION 5. YARD WASTE
Sec. 22-31. Purpose.
This division is designed to ensure that yard waste collection, as part of the organized collection
program, is conducted in an orderly fashion to avoid adverse effects on public health, welfare,
safety and the environment.
Sec. 22-32. Designation of items.
Materials accepted in the city's yard waste collection program include grass clippings, leaves,
weeds,ag rden plants, and brush and branches under four inches in diameter and four feet in length
Sec. 22-33. Yard waste collection.
The resident is responsible for providing yard waste containers or bags.
(a) Yard waste containers and bags shall not exceed forty_pounds when filled.
(b) In accordance with state law, any bag used to contain yard waste shall be compostable,
such as paper yard waste bags or compostable plastic bags that meet the ASTM D6400
standard.
(c) Brush and limbs under four inches in diameter and four feet in length may alternatively be
bundled with string or twine and placed on the ground at the solid waste collection point.
Sec. 22-34. Frequency and times of collection.
Yard waste shall be collected by the hauler weekly throuehout the vard waste season. as determined b
city staff. Collection of yard waste by the hauler will take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday when necessai . Yard waste shall be placed out for
collection curbside or alley side by 7 am, on the designated collection day, and the containers shall be
retrieved as soon as practical after collection on the day of collection and returned to the storage location.
ARTICLE IIL MULTI -FAMILY RECYCLING
Sec. 22-35. Purpose,
The pLiMose of this Article is to require the collection of recyclable materials in all multi -family
residential buildings such as apartments, townhomes, or condominiums within the city.
Sec. 22-36. Recyclable materials collected.
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The responsible party for each multi -family building shall ensure that collection is available for all
recyclable materials generated within the buildin&.
Sec. 22-37. Recyclable materials collection point.
(a) The res onsible pqAy for each multi -family building shall ensure that the collection point for
recyclable materials is available and accessible to all tenants at all times._
(b) The collection oint for recyclable materials shall be located in close proximity to the
collection point for garbage.
(c) The collection point shall consist of designated and labeled containers or chutes for each
material type.
(d) The responsible party shall ensure that in accordance with state law, available space for the
collection of recyclable materials is sufficient to contain all the recyclable materials venerated
from the building.
Sec. 22-38. Service capacity and frequency of collection.
(a) By July 1 2018 the responsible party for each multi -family building...shall ensure that the
weekly service capacity for rec clable materials be a minimum of 20 gallons per dwelling unit.
(b) Solid waste from a multi -family building shall be collected no less than once each week and
as often as once each business day if necessary to protect public health.
Sec. 22-39. City -contracted collection.
The provisions of this Article -notwithstanding,the city, at any time and from time to time ma
contract with a licensed solid waste collector for collection of recyclable materials and/or organic
materials from some or all multi -family buildings. if the city so contracts, recyclable materials
and/or organic materials shall be collected from the premises by the licensed solid waste collector
under contract with the city and on terms and conditions set out in such contract.
Sec. 22-40. Education and reporting.
(a) The responsible party for a multi -family buildingshall hall provide educational material and
instructions related to the collection of solid waste within the building to:
(1) Each residential tenant located at the premises annually by March 31;
(2) A new residential tenant no later than the 30th day after the -tenant occupies the premises;
and
(3) Each residential tenant located at the premises no later than the 30th day after a change
in solid waste services offered.
(b) Educational material and instructions may be provided in print or electronic form and shall
include information on the location of available collection points and accepted recyclable
materials and if provided, organic materials.
(c) The responsible party shall report to the city upon written request such information relative
to the program for separation, storage, and collection of recyclable materials and or
materials then in effect for their complex.
See, 22-41. Disposal.
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Recyclable materials and organic materials collected fi-om multi -family buildings for the purpose
of recycling and/or organics recycling shall not, in any event, be:
(a) Deposited in any landfill;
(b) Burned in any waste -to -energy facility; or
(c) Deposited or distributed in any way or manner contrary to applicable law, statute, ordinance,
rule, or regulation.
ARTICLE IV. COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
DIVISION 1. EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Sec. 22-42. Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to require recycling in existing commercial buildings.
Sec. 22-43. Applicable buildinlzs.
This division shall Mply to commercial buildings that meet the following:
(a) Permitted or constructed prior to January 1, 2018.
(1) If a building was permitted or constructed prior to January 1, 2018, and additional
recycling requirements were put in place by the city through conditional use or other
permitting agreements, those requirements must be followed in addition to the
requirements set forth in this division.
(b) Contains one or more commercial establishments classified in sectors 42 to 81 under the North
American Industrial Classification System.
(c) Contracts for four cubic yards or more per week of solid waste collection.
Sec. 22-44. Recyclable materials collected.
In accordance with state law, the responsible par!y for each commercial building shall ensure that
at least three recyclable material types, such as, but not limited to, paper, glass, plastic, and metal,
be collected for recycling.
Sec. 22-45. Recyclable materials collection point.
(a) The responsible party for each commercial building shall ensure that the collection point for
recyclable materials is available and accessible to all tenants at all times,
(b) The collection point for recyclable materials shall be located in close proximity to the
collection point forag rbage
(c) The collection point shall consist of designated and labeled containers or chutes for each
material type.
(d) The responsible party shall ensure that, in accordance with state law, available space for the
collection of recyclable materials is sufficient to contain all the recyclable materials generated
from the building.
Sec. 22-46. Separation of recyclable materials.
In conunercial buildings regulated under this division:
(a) Every commercial establishment within the commercial building shall separate recyclable
materials from all other solid waste.
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DIVISION 2. NEW OR EXPANDED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
See. 22-47. Purpose.
The puzpose of this division is to require recycling in new or expanded existing commercial
buildings.
See. 22-48. Applicable buildiulzs.
This division shall 4pply to commercial buildings that meet the following:
(a) Permitted and constructed on or after January 1, 2018.
(b) Permitted or constructed prior to January 1 2018 but that increases the square footage of the
building through the construction of an addition or remodel after that date.
Sec. 22-49. Recyclable materials collected.
The responsible party for each commercial building shall ensure that collection is available for all
recyclable materials generated within the building_.
Sec. 22-50. Recyclable materials collection point.
(a) The responsible party for each commercial building shall ensure that the collection point for
recyclable materials is available and accessible to all tenants at all times.
(b) The collection point for recyclable materials shall be located immediately adjacent to the
collection point for garbage.
(c) The collection point shall consist of designated and labeled containers or chutes for each
material type.
(d) The responsible party shall ensure that, in accordance with state law, available space for the
collection of recyclable materials is sufficient to contain all the recyclable materials generated
from the buildin
Sec. 22-51. Organic materials collection point.
(a) The responsible party for each commercial building containing one or more licensed food
establishments shall ensure that the collection point for organic materials is available and
accessible to licensed food establishments at all times.
(b) The collection point for organic materials shall be located immediately adjacent_ to the
collection point for garbage.
Sec. 22-52. Service capacity.
(a) The responsible party shall ensure that the combined weekly service capacity for recyclable
materials and organic materials be equal to or greater than the weekly service capacity for
garbage.
Sec. 22-53. Separation of recyclable materials and organic materials.
In commercial buildings regulated under this division:
(a) Every commercial establishment located in the commercial building shall separate recyclable
materials from all other solid waste.
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(b) Every licensed food establishment in the commercial building shall separate organic materials
from all other solid waste.
(1) Nothing in this ordinance shall preclude a licensed food establishment from donating
left over or unsold food that is safe for human consumption to a food bank, shelter,
or other food reuse program.
DIVISION I ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Sec. 22-54. Frequency of collection.
(a) Solid waste from a commercial building shall be collected no less than once each week and as
often as once each business day if necessary to protect public health.
Sec. 22-55. Education and reporting.
(a) The responsible party for a commercial buildingshall hall provide educational materials and
instructions related to the collection of solid waste within the building to:
(1) Each commercial establishment located at the premises annually by March 31,
(2) A new commercial establishment no later than the 30th day after the commercial
establishment occupies the premises; and
(3) Each commercial establishment located at the premises no later than the 30th day
after a chance in solid waste services offered.
(b) Educational material and instructions may be provided in print or electronic form, and shall
include information on the location of available collection points and accepted recyclable
materials and, if provided, organic materials.
(c) The responsible party shall report to the city upon written request such information relative to
the program for separation, storage, and collection of recyclable materials and organic
materials then in effect for their complex.
Sec. 22-56. Disposal.
Recyclable materials and organic materials collected from commercial buildings for the purpose
of recycling and/or organics recycling cling shall not, in any event, be:
(a) Deposited in any landfill,
(b) Burned in any waste -to -energy facility; or
(c) Deposited or distributed in any way or manner contrary to applicable Iaw, statute, ordinance,
rule, or regulation.
ARTICLE V. BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Sec. 22-57. Permits.
No permit is required to compost or to install a compost bin.
Sec. 22-58_. Duties of owner, occupant or tenant.
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Every owner, ocep ant or tenant of..any premises who com osts shall do so in a sanitary and
environmentally sound manner, shall use a compost bin that meets the design standards_ described
in this section and shall meet all other standards set forth in this ordinance.
Sec. 22-59. Conditions of composting.
Composting is allowed provided the following conditions are met:
(a) Acceptable materials. Only materials deemed acceptable by city staff and listed on the
city's website may be -placed in a compost structure. Examples of acceptable materials
include but are not limited to yard waste fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, tea bags,
coffee grounds, and ppper coffee filters.
(b) Unacceptable materials. Materials deemed unacceptable by city staff and listed on the
city's website shall not be placed in a compost structure under any circumstances._
Examples of unacceptable materials include meat bonesgrease, eggs, dairy products,
animal remains feces or inorganic materials such as rocks plastics, orsynthetic fibers.
(c) Compost bin. All com ostia must occur in a compost bin which meets the following,
(1) Designed to limit odors,
(2) Designed to limit rodent and pest access•
(3) Enclosed on all sides and have a lid;
(4) Constructed of durable material such as wood wire meshplastic, or concrete block or
a combination thereof or be a commercially available compost bin designed for
composting organic materials
(5) Not exceed a total of 150 cubic feet in volume for compost bins on lots with a
residential structure or a total of 200 cubic feet in volume for compost bins on lots
without a residential structure.
(d) Location on property. Compost bins shall be located:
(1) In the back yard
(2) At least five (5) feet from a trail, street or alley.
(3) At least five (5) feet fiom a Uoperty line adjacent to any city park.
i. A compost bin may be installed at a public park in conjunction with a
community garden, subject to all the setbacks and regulations of this
section.
(4) At least 15 feet from the edge of a surface water body.
(5) At least 15 feet from any inhabited building.
(e) Maintenance. Compost bins and materials placed therein shall be properly maintained at
all times to minimize odors and to promote effective decomposition of the organic
materials in a safe, secure and sanitary manner.
Ord. No. 2382-10,4-30-10)
Sec. 22-60. Nuisance.
Compost bins or materials placed therein that are not in _compliance with this section shall be
declared a public nuisance and are subject to abatement and assessment as provided in Chapter_ 12
of this Code.
ARTICLE VI. BULK MATERIAL CONTAINERS
Sec, 22-61. Purpose.
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The purpose of this Article is to establish minimum standards for bulk material containers (e.g.
dumpster, tub, pod, or soft -sided dumpster bag), and to prohibit placement of such containers on
city property.
See. 22-62. Regulations.
(a) Container labeling. Bulk material containers shall be clearly labeled with the name and
phone number of the container owner.
(b) Container location. Bulk material containers shall not be located on any city property or
right-of-way including streets, alleys, boulevards, or sidewalks. Containers shall be placed
in a location that will ensure the least possible obstruction to pedestrian and vehicular
traffic, as well as provide for the safety of the general public and residents living in the
area.
(c) Container specifications.
a. Bulk material containers shall be watertight.
b. Bulk material containers that are used to collect solid waste on a permanent basis,
such as those located at multi -family or commercial properties, and are emptied
onsite by a licensed solid waste collector are required to have a lid or cover that is
kept closed when not in use or be stored inside a building or enclosure with a roof.
(d) Materials collected. Materials collected in a bulk material container shall not exceed three
feet in height from the top of the container, and shall not spill out to create a public
nuisance.
(e) Duration of time allowed Bulk material containers that are used:
a. To collect construction demolition debris shall not be located on an individual lot
or parcel for more than six months during any 12 -month period when an active
building permit is in place with the city.
b. To collect solid waste on a temporary basis shall not be located on an individual lot
or parcel for more than 14 days during any 12 -month period.
(Ord. No. 2198-01, § 1, 5-21-2001, Ord. No. 2249-03, § 1, 9-2-2003)
First Reading
December 4, 2017
Second Reading
December 18, 2017
Date of Publication
December 28, 2017
ate Ordinance takes effect
January 12, 2018, with the exception of Section 22-38 (a)
which would take effect July 1, 2018.
Administration *lopted by the City Council December 18, 2017
Manager
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Ad ID 768463
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
SUMMARY FOR
PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 2529-17
ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 22 OF THE ST.
LOUIS PARK CITY CODE
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
This ordinance amends Chapter
22. (Solid Waste Management) for
the City of St. Louis Park. This
amendment is a total re -write of
the chapter and proposes policy
changes to update definitions,
bring the city curbside program
requirements in line with current
practices, clarify and Improve
recycling requirements for multi-
family buildings, add recycling
requirements for commercial
buildings, revise standards for
backyard compost bins, and update
bulk material container (dumpster)
requirements. The amended
ordinance takes effect January 12,
2018, with the exception of Section
22-38 (a) which takes effect July 1,
2019.
A printed copy of the entire ordi-
nance is available for inspection by
any person during the City Clerk's
regular office hours.
Adopted by the City Council De-
cember 18, 2017
Jake Spano /a/
Mayor
Published in the
St. Louis Park Sun Sailor
December 28, 2017
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RECEIVED
JAN 2 , 200
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE