§ 18-160. Collection of residential recyclable materials.

(a)

The collection of recyclable materials from residential properties by any person other than the City is prohibited unless special arrangements have been made with the City by formal agreement in accordance with Section 18-12(c)(2).

(b)

Participation in the City's recycling program is optional. The recycling program costs shall be paid by all residential customers whether participating in the recycling program or not.

(c)

For residential properties wishing to participate in the City's recycling program, the City will provide residential customers one or more recycling containers in which to place specified residential recyclable materials. The containers will be clearly marked as "recycling containers" remain the property of the City.

(d)

The recyclable materials that can be placed in these containers and collected as part of the City's recycling program may change from time to time. Changes in the recyclable materials collected by the City will only occur after notification has been given to all residential customers and such changes have been approved by the City Council. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited, in any recycling container, anything other than the approved recyclable materials.

(e)

Residential recyclable materials placed inside a recycling container shall not be bagged or contained and should conform to all residential recycling program guidelines developed consistent with this article.

(Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16)