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Public Hearing - Approval of Ordinance 2021-16, to amend the Code of Ordinances (Sec 86-1, 86-2.1, 86-2.2 and 86-2.3) as it relates to solid waste and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: These amendments are intended to offer clarity to the City's Code of Ordinances regarding solid waste. This includes the addition of some definitions as well as services provided and fees for large item pick up.
Sec. 86-1. - Definitions.
Amend Section 86-1 of the City Code of Ordinances to add the following definition of curbside:
Curbside means the side of the pavement bordered by the curb that is on the property owner's side of the curb line.
Sec. 86-2.1. - Prohibited solid waste.
Amend Sec 82-2.1 to add "items containing refrigerant" to the list of prohibited solid waste so that said provision reads as follows:
The following items shall be prohibited for disposal within the city: Hazardous waste, any item containing refrigerant, paint, rubber tires, yard waste, inert building material and motor oil. These items are to be disposed of at the appropriate recycling facility or approved landfill.
Sec. 86-2.2. - Services provided.
Amend Sec 86-2.2 (a) to change the collection from twice weekly to once weekly and section
(a) Garbage collection. The city provides once weekly collection of garbage and dry solid waste.
(d) to change the chipping program to a yard waste program and change the required size of items so that each provision reads as follows:
(d) Yard Waste program. The city will provide weekly collection of small limbs, shrubs and bagged leaves and branches. This material is to be no more than 6 inches in diameter, no greater than five feet in length, and must be separated from the garbage and placed at the street curb in piles no more than 5 feet high, 5 wide and 5 feet long. Yard waste bags may not exceed 20 lbs. each and each property is limited to 20 bags per pick-up. Bags must be composed of recyclable paper. Any chipped material will be made available to the citizens of Smyrna at no cost at the city public works complex. The city will not pick up logs or stumps.
Sec. 86-2.3. - Charge for pickup-Furniture and large appliances.
Amend Sec 86-2.3 to change the rate for collection of furniture and large items from $10.00 per item to $25.00 per item so that such provision reads as follows:
The city will impose a $25.00 fee per item for the collection of large furniture such as sofas, beds, and tables, and large appliances such as refrigerators, hot water heaters, and stoves placed at street curb.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Approval of Ordinance 2021-16, to amend the Code of Ordinances (Sec 86-1, 86-2.1, 86-2.2 and 86-2.3) as it relates to solid waste and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.