Admin Order 53-21-07-F -- Solid Waste Rule Amendments

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Administrative Order - Page 26 of 30 7. Putrescible Materials. The customer shall store putrescible materials in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance as defined by sections 6.005, 6.010, 6.015, 6.050, and 6.055 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 8. Drop Box Collection Frequency. The collection frequency for drop boxes shall be determined between the licensee and the customer based on: a. The waste composition; b. The weight of the material and receptacle; c. The ability of the licensee to transport the loaded receptacle to a disposal facility without being in violation of the highway weight regulations; and d. The proper maintenance of the receptacle by the customer to prevent leakage. 9. Recyclable Material Preparation. The customer shall prepare recyclable materials for collection in accordance with city-approved instructions provided by the licensee. 10. Yard Debris Preparation. The customer shall place yard debris in the container supplied by the licensee, and shall include only the materials that meet the definition of yard debris in EC 3.005. 11. Organics Preparation. The customer shall place organics in the 65-gallon organics carts supplied by the licensee and shall include only the materials that meet the definition of organics in R-3.250-A. Definitions. The customer shall not include any of the materials prohibited by Rule R-3.250-J.4. Unacceptable Materials. 12. Medical and Infectious Wastes. The customer shall place medical and infectious wastes in appropriate containers. The customer shall not place medical and infectious waste materials in a receptacle for collection with solid waste, recyclable materials, yard debris, organics, or commercial food waste materials. The customer should contact the licensee for information on proper disposal options. The customer is responsible to prepare other wastes as agreed upon with the licensee. 13. Unacceptable Materials. The customer shall not place unacceptable materials in solid waste, recyclable materials, yard debris, commercial food waste, or organics receptacles. If a customer places unacceptable materials in a receptacle furnished by a licensee and that receptacle is damaged as a result, the customer shall be responsible for paying the cost of repair or replacement of that receptacle. The customer should contact the licensee for information on proper disposal options for these materials. Customers who contaminate material separated to be recycled or disposed of as yard debris, commercial food waste, or organics may be subject to a fine by the licensee as outlined in the Solid Waste Collection Rate Schedule.