24-2-112 Storage of Solid Waste.* (Section 12.0) | West Valley City Municipal Code

24-2-112. STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE.* (SECTION 12.0).

(1) Sanitary storage of waste materials required. The owner or occupant of any premises, residence, business establishment, institution, industry or recreation area shall ensure that all solid waste generated by such premises or establishment is stored to prevent the attraction, harborage, or breeding of insects or rodents or both and eliminate conditions harmful to public health or that create safety hazards, odors or nuisances. (12.1)

(2) Sufficient containers required. Except as otherwise provided herein, each premises, residence, business establishment, institution, industry, construction or demolition project, or recreation area shall provide a sufficient number of containers meeting the requirements in Sections 24-2-112(4), 24-2-112(5), 24-2-112(6), and 24-2-112(7) of these regulations, suitable for the type of material accumulated. The containers shall be sufficient to prevent overflowing and to accommodate all waste and litter accumulated between scheduled collections. (12.2)

a. All single-family and duplex residential dwellings units shall utilize the City-furnished automated-collection residential solid waste containers.

b. It shall be unlawful to deface or otherwise damage City-furnished automated-collection residential solid waste containers.

c. The City may supply additional automated-collection residential solid waste containers to residential dwelling units, upon written request, at the fees set forth in the Consolidate Fee Schedule and for minimum time periods established by the Department.

a. No waste contractor shall supply to customers solid waste storage containers that do not meet the requirements of these regulations.

b. The name and phone number of the waste contractor shall be legibly written on the container in letters at least one inch high.

c. If a waste contractor furnishes storage containers, the contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the containers in clean and good condition unless they are furnished under other terms, conditions or agreements. The waste contractor shall plan and work with the property owner or occupant or both for placement of the storage containers to minimize traffic and other problems on the property and for the general public. (12.3)

a. Automated-collection residential solid waste containers shall not be packed tightly with solid waste such that the waste will not easily slide out of the container when emptied.

b. Automated-collection residential solid waste containers shall not be filled with residential solid waste weighing more than 200 pounds.

(6) Containers to be kept closed. Containers shall be kept securely closed at all times except when placing waste in or emptying waste from the container. All containers, including nonreusable containers, shall be stored and securely closed to prevent insects, rodents and other animals from gaining access to the contents and to prevent littering. The Department may exempt containers used for the storage of rubbish from the cover requirements of this section. (12.4)

(7) Standards for storage containers. Containers used for the storage of solid waste shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Reusable type containers shall be:

i. Constructed of metal, plastic or rubber; durable; rust and corrosion resistant; water tight; and insect and rodent proof;

ii. Kept clean and sanitary;

iii. Outfitted with tight-fitting lids or covers;

iv. Provided with handles or devices sufficiently strong and accessible that the container may be easily lifted and handled conveniently;

v. Constructed with wide necks and mouths and tapered sides to prevent clogging and littering, if the containers are emptied manually; and

vi. Capable of being emptied without the collector coming into physical contact with the solid waste.

b. Containers that are broken, worn out, rusted, or that have jagged edges or any other defect capable of hampering collection or causing injury or that otherwise fail to meet the requirements of these regulations shall not be used, but shall be replaced promptly.

c. Nonreusable containers shall be constructed of reinforced weather-resistant kraft paper or plastic designed specifically for the storage and collection of solid waste and have a holding strength capable of withstanding stress until after collection. Plastic bags used for the storage and collection of solid waste shall have a thickness of 2.0 mils or more.

i. Pasteboard boxes may be used for the storage and collection of waste material if the boxes:

1. Can be easily handled and placed in the collection vehicle;

2. Weigh no more than 50 pounds (23 kilograms) when filled;

3. Are filled with dry waste;

4. Are dry when collected; and

5. Are tightly covered to prevent littering.

ii. Wooden boxes, barrels and similar containers may he used if they have tight-fitting covers.

d. Other types of containers shall meet the requirements of these regulations and be approved by the Department and collection agency. (12.5)

a. Bulky waste or waste too large or otherwise unsuitable for storage containers shall be stored temporarily in a way that does not create a health hazard, nuisance, fire hazard, rodent harborage or litter.

b. No person shall store or leave outside any unattended or discarded ice box, refrigerator, freezer or other similar bulky waste without first sealing it or removing any door or latch attached thereto and otherwise prevent it from being a hazard to children. (12.7)

a. Agricultural waste shall be stored to prevent insect or rodent production or sustenance, conditions for transmission of disease to man or animals, water and air pollution, and to minimize odors and nuisance conditions.

b. No person having charge of any stable, stall, shed, coop, apartment or yard where any animal is kept, or in any place where manure or liquid discharges of any animal accumulate or collect, shall permit such stable, stall, shed, coop, apartment or yard to be kept unclean or unsanitary. Manure stacks shall be constructed or established and maintained to prevent run-off and leachate from entering surface or ground water. (12.8)

(10) Provision for solid waste disposal and storage facilities at a new building. Before a building permit(s) is issued for construction of a commercial building(s) or multiple-dwelling units, plans for the adequacy, location and accessibility of solid waste containerization and storage facilities shall be approved by the Department of Public Works or other appropriate agency. (12.9)

a. Storage houses, rooms or areas used to store solid waste shall be of rodent-proof construction, readily cleanable, and have proper drainage. Storage rooms or buildings not refrigerated shall be adequately vented and all openings screened to prevent entrance or egress of insects or rodents.

b. Storage houses, rooms or areas used to store solid waste shall be kept in good repair, free from rodent or insect production, and any nuisance or unsanitary condition. (12.10)

(12) Location of containers. Solid waste and containers used for the storage of solid waste shall be stored at least three feet (.91 meter) from the property line of another person and located in places convenient for authorized users. No container shall be placed where it creates a nuisance. (12.11)

a. No person shall tamper, modify, remove or deposit solid waste in any container that has not been provided for his use, without the permission of the container owner.

b. No person shall deposit solid waste from any business, apartment house, multiple dwelling or public building in any receptacle for disposal of litter by pedestrians. (12.12)