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

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Administrative Order - Page 3 of 30 in addition to the conditions listed above for residential, curbside also includes alley access and waste enclosures. Disabled Customer. A customer who is recognized by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles as handicapped, or a customer whose ability to move a full solid waste, recyclable materials, yard debris, food waste, or organics receptacle is constrained by a medical or physical condition as evidenced by a letter from the customer’s physician. Donated Services. Solid waste, yard debris, food waste, organics, or recycling collection services provided at a reduced rate or free of charge to a customer that is a registered non-profit organization. Drop Box. Container for solid waste, mixed construction and demolition waste, commingled recycling, food waste, or yard debris, between 7 and 50 cubic yards in size, that is transported by a specifically designed vehicle which utilizes a cable or chain system to roll the container on and off the bed of the vehicle. Dry Commercial Solid Wastes. Those wastes produced or generated by a commercial customer consisting of, but not limited to, glass, paper, cardboard, dimensional wood or wood by-products, metals, polystyrene or urethane foam, carpet, textiles, construction and demolition debris, and plastics or other materials that are dry by nature. Extras. Extras are additional materials that fit into a 32-gallon container without being altered, and that exceed the capacity of the container for which service is contracted. Food Waste. Waste associated with the storage, preparation, cooking, handling, selling, or serving of food for human consumption. Food waste includes but is not limited to food or dairy products, meats, vegetable and meat trimmings, grains, breads and dough, incidental amounts of edible oils and organic waste from food processing. Food waste does not include packaging or large amounts of oils and meats which may be collected for rendering, fuel production or other reuse applications. Materials Recovery Facility. A permitted facility designed to sort commingled commercial wastes for the purpose of recovering recyclable and/or reusable items. Monthly Service. Service provided to a customer on a regular, subscribed basis for the rate outlined in the Solid Waste Collection Rate Schedule. This rate may be adjusted for vacation hold. Multi-family complex. A multi-family dwelling, as defined in EC 3.005, consisting of three or more dwelling units. Obstruction of a Sidewalk. A sidewalk is obstructed at any point in which the placement of a container or material leaves the unobstructed paved area of the sidewalk less than three feet wide.