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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Article 12 of the Code of Ordinances deals with Garbage and Trash. over the years, a variety of ordinances have been passed to address changing conditions, new technology and state and federal regulations. Additionally, growth and new programs (heavy trash, commercial collection, recycling) have limited the Solid Waste's Division's ability to change and adapt to changes. The proposed Solid Waste Ordinance incorporates all functional aspects of previous ordinances into one ordinance, updates language to conform to existing practices and regulations, and modifies existing practices to effectively manage the collection and disposal of all solid waste within the City in a business-like manner. Many of the changes are simple terminology, such as the substitution of Solid Waste for Sanitation. Other changes delete restrictive practices, such as defining routes for specific areas of the City, and substitute language that allows the Division to change without ordinance revisions. All changes are printed in bold italics. Major changes are addressed below by section. Section 12-1. Definitions The term "trash" has been expanded to define three major classifications. In addition to regular trash (less than 5 cubic yards), excessive (over 5 cubic yards) and commercial trash and recycling services have been defined to identify restrictions in later sections. Section 12-2. Container Specifications This section changes container specifications to allow for flexibility by the City in the future. Additionally, it changes the location and manner of distribution and provide for expiration of coupons. Section 12-3. Time of Placement for Collection This section adds a time for trash to be placed. Section 12-4. No change Section 12-5. No change Section 12-6. Collection of Trash The major changes are to (b) and (c). Section (b), excessive trash, states that this trash will be collected on an actual cost basis. It states that the Division may only collect a portion of the trash, depending on circumstances. Finally, it allows the customer to directly contract with the commercial contractor (BFI) to collect and dispose of excessive trash, with the cost billed to the customer. Section (c) regarding commercial trash states that the city will not collect this trash. Included in the definition are commercial customers, developers, clearing and demolition on any lot or parcel within the City.