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ORDINANCE 922
An Ordinance Amending Section 30(Solid Waste Management)
The Maplewood city council approves the following changes to the Maplewood
Code of Ordinances:
This ordinance deletes the Solid Waste Management Ordinance (Chapter 30)
which deals with the management of solid waste in the City of Maplewood in its
entirety (except Section 30-7 as noted hereafter) and replaces it with a new
ordinance. This ordinance moves Section 30-7 of the existing Solid Waste
Management Ordinance dealing with portable on-demand storage units to
Chapter 18 (Environment) of the City Code.
Section 1. This section moves portions of the Solid Waste Management
Ordinance dealing with portable on-demand storage units from Chapter 30,
Section 7(h) to Chapter 18 (Environment), Article II (Nuisances), Section 18-33
(Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety) at subsection (25).
(25) No property owner or person shall store on a residential property a portable
on-demand storage unit (POD) more than 60 days in any 12-month period
starting with the day/date the POD is first moved on site. All PODs must be
stored on an impervious surface on the property. The city may grant a time
extension of an additional 60 days provided the property owner gets a tracking
permit for the POD from the city. In no case shall a POD be stored on a property
more than 120 days in any 12-month period. This provision applies to all
residential properties including townhouses, condominiums, and multi-family
complexes. PODs stored on residential properties in conjunction with a building
permit or home improvement project are exempt from this provision, except for
the requirement to keep the POD on an impervious surface. In such a case, the
property owner shall make every effort to adhere to the 120-day-maximum time
limit.
Section 2. This section creates a new Solid Waste Management Ordinance
(Chapter 30).
Chapter 30
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT*
Article I -In General (Residential, Multiple-Family, Commercial)
Sec. 30-1Purpose.
Sec. 30-2Definitions.
Sec. 30-3Source separation required.
Sec. 30-4City recycling program generally.
Sec. 30-5Collection and disposal generally.
Sec. 30-6Collection requirements generally.
Sec. 30-7Hours of collection.
Sec. 30-8Unauthorized collections.
Sec. 30-9Disposal required.
Sec. 30-10Unlawful disposal; location of containers for collection; disposal of
flammable or explosive materials.
Sec. 30-11Manner of transporting materials.
Sec. 30-12Obstruction, delay or interference with contractor.
Sec. 30-13Penalty for violation of ordinance.
Secs. 30-14–30-20Reserved.
Article II -Recycling Requirements (Residential, Multiple-Family, Commercial)
Sec. 30-21Collection and processing of residential recyclables.
Sec. 30-22Collection and processing of multiple-family recyclables.
Sec. 30-23Collection and composting or disposal of yard waste.
Sec. 30-24Collection of source-separated organic materials. (Reserved)
Secs. 30-25–30-40Reserved.
Article III -Solid Waste Requirements (Residential)
Sec. 30-41Collection and disposal of residential garbage by city-contracted hauler.
Sec. 30-42Requirements to dispose of residential appliances, bulky waste and large
items.
Sec. 30-43Collection and disposal of garbage for multiple-family properties without
curbside collection.
Sec. 30-44Requirements to dispose of multiple-family bulky waste and other large
items.
Sec. 30-45Delinquent accounts.
Secs. 30-46–30-50Reserved.
Article IV -Solid Waste Requirements (Multiple Family and Commercial)
Sec. 30-51Collection and disposal of commercial garbage.
Sec.30-52Manufactured Homes, Townhomes May Opt In
Secs. 30-53–3 0-59Reserved.
Article V -Collection Licenses (Residential, Multiple-Family, and Commercial)
Sec. 30-60Collection licenses required.
Sec. 30-61Application; fee; duration.
Sec. 30-62Insurance.
Sec. 30-63Vehicle requirements.
Sec. 30-64Pickup schedules.
Sec. 30-65Duty of licensees to report accumulations of garbage.
Sec. 30-66Prohibited mailings.
Sec. 30-67Suspension or revocation.
Sec. 30-68Volume-based rates.
Secs. 30-69–30-75 Reserved.
Article VI -Disposal Sites (Generally)
Sec. 30-76Unlawful deposit of garbage and other substances.
Secs. 30-77–30-105Reserved.
*Statutory Authority:Authority for city council to provide for or regulate the disposal of
garbage and other solid waste, Minn. Stats. § 412.221, subd. 22.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT§ 30
Article I -In General (Residential, Multiple-Family, Commercial)
Sec. 30-1-Purpose.
The city’s goal is to improve solid waste management and to serve the following
purposes:
(a)Achieve a reduction in waste generated.
(b)Encourage the separation and recovery of materials and energy from waste.
(c)Ensure the protection of public health and safety and promote city cleanliness and
livability.
(d)Promote best management practices in solid waste management to protect air
quality, water quality, and natural resources.
(e)Be consistent with the requirements of the State statutes, State rules and Ramsey
County ordinances, and with State and Ramsey County solid waste plans.
(f)Provide high quality solid waste and recycling services in the most cost-effective
manner possible.
(g)Coordinate solid waste management among political subdivisions.
The city has authority to enact ordinances for these purposes under Minnesota Statutes,
section 412.221, subdivision 22, which requires the city council to provide for or regulate
the disposal of garbage and other solid waste. (The city has enacted standards for the
implementation ofthese ordinances as specific requirements for the storage, collection
and transportation of solid waste.)
Sec. 30-2-Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this ordinance, except where the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Additional/overflow garbagemeans garbage in excess of the capacity of the city-
provided garbage cart with the lid in the fully closed position.
Appliancesinclude washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners,
dehumidifiers, humidifiers, stoves, ranges, hot water heaters, water softeners and other,
similar large household items that require electricity and/or special processing under
Minnesota laws, but do not include “electronic waste.”
Bulky wastemeans all large, bulky household materials which are too large for one
person to pick up and/or do not fit within the city-provided garbage cart, and include (but
are not limited to) carpeting and padding, mattresses, chairs, couches, tables,
appliances and car parts including wheels, rims and tires.
City-contracted garbage hauleris the company that the city contracts with in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.94 to provide residential garbage
collection and disposal services in the city. The city-contracted garbage hauler is the
sole garbage hauler for single family residential properties in the city, and for other
properties that the city has allowed to opt-in to the city-contracted garbage hauler
service.
City-contracted recyclables haulermeans the hauler(s) contracted by the city to
provide collection of designated recyclables in the city for single and multiple family
residential properties in the city.
City-provided garbage cartsare the wheeled containers for residential garbage in the
city that are owned by the city and provided to garbage customers for their use; the
containers are of various sizes and ownership is retained by the city.
Collectionmeans the aggregation and transportation of solid waste from the place at
which it is generated and includes all activities up to the time when it is delivered to a
designated disposal facility.
Collection serviceis the process of collection and transportation of garbage, yard
waste, recyclables, bulky waste and/or source-separated organic materials by a licensed
hauler.
Commercial propertymeans properties in the city that are classified generally as
commercial or business in the City zoning code which generates garbage and
recyclables and are typically serviced by a dumpster form of garbage container.
Composting has the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.03, and
means the controlled microbial degradation of organic waste to yield a humus-like
product.
Contractor’s garbage billis the Contractor’s bill for services, from either the city-
contracted garbage hauler or a commercial hauler, which is directly submitted to
customers.
Construction debrismeans building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from
construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition of buildings, roads or other facilities.
Day-certain collectionis a city-approved plan for weekly collection services by an
established day-certain schedule which requires garbage, yard waste, recyclables, and
source-separated compostable materials collections on the same day of the week, and
which is based on a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday).
Designated recyclablesshall mean those materials designated as recyclables in the
city recycling program in the City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards
Dumpster has the commonly used meaning in the solid waste industry of a commercial
garbage container made of metal or durable plastic with a lid that can be serviced by a
front-end loading automated or rear-loading semi-automated garbage truck.
Electronic waste (electronic items)has the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes,
section 115A.1310, subdivision 7 as “covered electronic device” and includes items such
as television and computer monitors, computers, computer peripheral devices, fax
machines, DVD players, video cassette recorders, other video display devices, cell
phones and other small appliances with an electric cord.
Every other week collection garbage servicemeans garbage collection on the same
day of the week as day-certain service but on specified every other week dates.
Residents must apply to the city to receive approval for this every other week service.
Food waste means residential food waste and includes meal preparation and left over
food scraps from households intentionally separated at the source by residents for the
purpose of backyard composting or separate collection for centralized recovery.
Garbage has the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statues, section 115A.03, subdivision
21, mixed municipal solid waste, and means solid waste from residential, commercial,
industrial, and community activities that the generator of the waste aggregates for
collection, but does not include auto hulks, street sweepings, ash, construction debris,
mining waste, sludges, tree and agricultural waste, tires, lead acid batteries, motor and
vehicle fluids and filters, and other materials collected, processed, and disposed of as
separate waste streams.
Household garbage means garbage from residential properties.
Household hazardous wastehas the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section
115A.96, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and/or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
regulations and means waste generated from household activities that exhibits the
characteristics of or that is listed as hazardous waste under agency rules, but does not
include waste from commercial activities that is generated, stored, or present in a
household and includes items such as paint, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury
thermometers, cleaning fluids, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other waste as
defined in Minnesota statutes or regulations in that paragraph.
Load sensitive streets are those streets identified by the Public Works Director of the
City of Maplewood as being at risk of accelerated deterioration due to excessive or high
axle weight loads.
Manufactured homemeans a dwelling unit that is consistent with Section 44-6 of the
Maplewood Zoning Code.
Mixed municipal solid wastehas the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section
115A.03, subdivision 21, and includes garbage, refuse and other solid waste from
residential, commercial, industrial, and community activities that the generator of the
garbage aggregates for collection, but does not include auto hulks, street sweepings,
ash, construction debris, tree and agricultural waste and other materials collected,
processed and disposed of as separate waste streams.
Multiple-family dwelling or unit for purposes of this ordinance meansa building or a
portion thereof containing five (5) or more residential dwelling units.
Residentmeans the person(s) living in a residential dwelling unit.
Residential dwelling unitis a separate dwelling place with a kitchen in buildingswith
up to four (4) units per structure.
Residential propertymeans a property containing between one (1) and up to four (4)
units per structure.
Self–haulis the city-approved method for a resident to contain and transport garbage
from their own household to a licensed/permitted mixed municipal solid waste facility.
Self-haul requires the specific approval of the city.
Single-family dwelling unitmeans a building, including a manufactured home,
containing up to four (4) residential units whose occupants and owner are required to
participate in the city-contracted garbage service unless exempted by the city.
Solid waste has the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 116.06,
subdivision 22(1)(9), but is further defined for purposes of this ordinance to include
garbage, recyclables, appliances, bulky waste, yard waste, and household hazardous
waste.
Source-separated compostable materialshas the meaning set forth in Minnesota
Statutes, section 115A.03, subdivision 32(a) and means materials that: (1) are
separated at the source by waste generators for the purpose of preparing them for use
as compost; (2) are collected separately from mixed municipal solid waste; and (3) are
comprised of food waste, fish and animal waste, plant materials, diapers, sanitary
products, and paper that is not recyclable.
Townhousemeans a residence for one family that is attached either horizontally or
vertically to at least two other residences as defined in Section 44-6 of the Maplewood
Zoning Code, each with a private outside entrance.
Vectors of diseaseare animals including, but not limited, to insects, mice, rats,
squirrels, crows, flies and other vermin that are capable of carrying, transmitting and/or
infecting humans with disease.
Walk-upservicemeans special garbage or recycling service that is provided from the
side of the house or garage, for which the contractor walks the cart or recycling
container to and from the side of the house or garage and the collection vehicle, and
which is applied for on acase by case basis.
Yard wastemeans garden waste, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, prunings, shrub and
small tree branches as defined by the City of Maplewood Solid Waste Standards,
generated at residential or commercial properties.
Sec. 30-3–Source Separation Required
All residents and commercial property shall separate all designated recyclables, and
other items designated by City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards, from
garbage. These source separated items shall be collected for separaterecycling,
processing or treatment.
Sec. 30-4-City Recycling Program Generally
The city has established and developed, or encouraged, recycling programs throughout
the city, including residential, multiple-family and commercial programs. The city’sgoal
is to promote solid waste reduction and recycling through education and incentives.
Sec. 30-5-Collection and Disposal Generally
(a)All garbage, recyclables, yard waste, source-separated compostable materials and
other waste material accumulated in the city shall be collected and conveyed under
the supervision of the city manager. The city manager or their designee shall have
the authority to develop Solid Waste Management Standards concerning days of
collection, type and location of waste containersand other matters as they deem
necessary to provide for the safe, orderly and cost-efficient preparation, storage,
collection and disposal of all waste materials covered in this ordinance. These
standards shall not be contrary to this ordinance.
(b)Except on days of collection when garbage may be put on the curb for collection in
residential areas, every person as a householder, occupant or owner of any dwelling,
boardinghouse, apartment building or any other structure utilized for dwelling
purposes and anyrestaurant, firm, corporation or establishment that accumulates
garbage in the city shall provide and use one or more fly tight, watertight, rodent
proof garbage containers that is removed from the public right of way until lawful
collection and disposal is made.
(c)Fees for hauling garbage, yard waste, and bulky waste under this ordinance shall be
paid directly to the garbage hauler by the owner, agent, occupant or tenant of the
premises at which the garbage is collected, and such fees shall be paid in full.
(d)The city has the authority to charge residents for recycling programs and services
and such fees shall be paid in full.
Sec. 30-6-Collection Requirements Generally
It shall be the duty of every garbage hauler, contractor, subcontractor, and person,
including their agents and employees, who has contracted or undertaken to remove any
garbage, or any other waste material or who is engaged in the removal, loading or
unloading of any such substance in the city to do such with dispatch, in a clean manner
and with as little danger and prejudice to life and health as possible.
Sec. 30-7-Hours of Collection
The collection of garbage for residential and multiple-family dwellings shall be in
accordance with the times outlined in the city’s contract for garbage collection, Monday
through Saturday. Collection of residential and multiple-family dwelling units’ recyclables
shall be in accordance with the times outlined in the city’s contract for recyclables
collection, Monday through Saturday. The collection of garbage and recyclables for
commercial properties shall occur between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Collection
outside these hours shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a hauler’s license
to operate in the city.
Sec. 30-8-Unauthorized Collections
Any person who permits garbage to be picked up from their premises in the city by an
unauthorized or unlicensed collector under this ordinance shall be guilty of a violation of
this ordinance.
Sec. 30-9-Disposal Required
(a)Every person shall legally dispose of garbage that accumulates upon their property
in the city at least once a week or more often as directed by the city manager unless
given special permission as per Sections 30-41 (d) and (e). Every firm, corporation,
occupant or owner of any dwelling, boardinghouse, apartment building,
manufactured home, or any other structure in the city, including churches and halls,
shall have garbage collected by haulers licensed by the city and shall comply with
this ordinance and with the dates of collection and requirements therefore as
established by the city manager.
(b)All garbage shall be disposed of in compliance with state law and county policies
regarding required processing of waste.
Sec. 30-10 -Unlawful Disposal; Location of Containers for Collection; Disposal
of Flammable or Explosive Materials
(a)No person, business or commercial property in the city shall place any garbage or
any other waste material in a street, alley or other public place or upon any private
property, whether owned by such person or not, except as provided by this
ordinance.
(b)No person shall throw or place any garbage in any stream, wetland or other body of
water in the city.
(c)No person in thecity shall store, sweep or deposit any garbage, or any other waste
in such a manner that it may be carried by elements off their property.
(d)No person shall bury or burn any garbage, or any other waste in the city.
(e)Highly flammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in city-provided garbage
carts for regular collection, but shall be disposed of in accordance with state law and
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations.
Sec. 30-11 -Manner of Transporting Materials
All persons engaged in the business of hauling recyclables or garbage and/or yard
waste in the city shall transport the materials in enclosed vehicles, carts, dumpsters,
bins, or other secure containers so as to prevent any loss of these materials and to
prevent litter. Care shall betaken to ensure no blowing or escape of garbage, litter, yard
waste or liquids from truck operations occurs during the collection and transportation of
garbage, designated recyclables, bulky waste, yard wastes or source-separated
compostable materials.
Sec. 30-12 -Obstruction, Delay or Interference with Contractor
(a)No person shall obstruct, delay or interfere with any contractor or person engaged in
the city in removing any offal, garbage, dirt, dead animals, sewage or other like
substances or with the proper performance of their contract.
(b)Scavenging of any waste or material is prohibited.
Sec. 30-13 -Penalty for Violation of Ordinance.
Any person violating any of the sections of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished in accordance with Section 1-15.
The city may also handle violations of this ordinance through the administrative offenses
procedures in Section 1-17.
Secs. 30-14 –Exceptions for Storm Clean-Up or Other Emergency Circumstances
The City Manager shall have the authority to grant temporary exceptions to the
requirements in this ordinance and in the standards for purposes of efficient solid waste
management during storm clean-up events or other emergency circumstances. Any
such exceptions shall be immediately executed in writing and shall have specific sunset
dates specified.
Sections 30-15–30-20Reserved
Article II –Recycling Requirements (Residential, Multiple-Family, Commercial)
Sec. 30-21 -Collection and Processing of Residential Recyclables
(a)Designated recyclables from residential dwellings that are placed on the curb or alley
for collection must be in curbside recycling bins, carts, boxes or paper bags as
prescribed by the City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards such that
blowing of recyclables does not occur, and recyclables remain as dry and clean as
practicable.
(b)When designated recyclables are placed at the curb or alley line they are the sole
property of the city, and shall be removed only by the city-contracted recyclables
collector.
(c)Only the city-contracted recyclables collector or their city-approved sub-contractor
may collect and process recyclables set out for recyclables collection at the curb or
alley line.
Sec. 30-22 -Collection of Recyclables from Multiple-Family Dwellings
The city requires all the owners and managers of multiple-family dwellings to provide
recycling services to all their residents.
(a)Collection Service Required. The owner of a multiple-family dwelling shall make
available to the occupants of all dwelling units on the premise services for the
collection of designated recyclables.
(b)Recycling Information Required. The owner of a multiple-family dwelling shall
provide recycling information to the occupants of each dwelling unit on the property
consistent with the City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards.
(c)Responsibility for Providing and Maintaining Recycling Containers.
(1) If the owner of a multiple-family dwelling uses the city’s recycling contractor, then
the contractor shall provide and maintain adequate recycling containers for the
needs of the property and its occupants; or
(2)If the owner uses an independent recycling contractor, the owner shall assure
adequate recycling containers are provided and maintainedby the independent
contractor.
(d)Transportation and Disposal. Upon collection by the city-contracted recyclables
hauler or the owner’s independent hauler, that person shall deliver the designated
recyclables to a recyclable material processing center,an end market for sale or
reuse, or to an intermediate collection center for later delivery to a processing center
or end market. It is unlawful for any person to transport for disposal or to dispose of
designated recyclables in a mixed municipal solid waste disposal facility.
(e)Annual Report. Each owner or manager of a multiple-family dwelling that does not
employ the city’s recycling contractor shall file an annual report with the city by
January 31 of each year on a form detailed in the City of Maplewood Solid Waste
Management Standards.
(f)Administrative Penalties. Violation of this ordinance shall be charged as an
administrative fine as follows: a fine of $200.00 for the first offense; a fine of $300.00
for the second offense at the same location within a 12 month period; a fine of
$500.00 for the third offense or additional offenses within a 24 month period at the
same location. The owner shall be notified in writing of the violation and if the owner
fails to take action within 15 days of receiving the notice of violation, the owner shall
be cited for violation in accordance with the fine schedule.
Sec. 30-23 -Collection and Composting or Disposal of Yard Waste
(a)Yard waste to be collected by the city’s contract garbage hauler shall be placed on
the curb or alley line for collection in carts or state approved compostable or paper
bags subject to special arrangements with the city-contracted garbage hauler.
(b)Home lawn, garden waste, and kitchen food scraps may be composted in small
quantities on a residential lot as long as the compost pile does not create a nuisance
for neighbors due to objectionable odor, vectors of disease, attraction of unwanted
wildlife, or unsightliness. Compost piles must be placed at least five (5) feet from
rear-and side-yard property lines and shall not be placed in a front yard. Residents
must follow composting operation guidelines referenced by City of Maplewood Solid
Waste Management Standards.
(c)Yard waste not collected by the city-contracted garbage hauler, or not composted by
the resident or shrubs, tree limbs, stumps and roots must be transported to a
properly permitted and licensed yard waste transfer, composting, or processing
facility. The City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards may allow for
exceptions if a tree service provides for on-site chipping to produce a suitable mulch
product.
Sec 30-24-Collection of Source-Separated Compostable Materials
Sections 30-25–30-40Reserved
Article III -Solid Waste Requirements (Residential)
Sec. 30-41 -Collection and Disposal of Residential Garbage by City-Contracted
Hauler
(a)Occupants of residential properties shall store all garbage in city-provided garbage
carts between collections. On the designated day of collection in their area they may
place the city-provided garbage cart on the curb or alley line for collection by the city-
contracted garbage hauler.
(b)Instead of the requirement to place the city-provided garbage cart at the curb or alley
line, residents with physical challenges may apply to the city for walk-up service as
provided by the City of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards.
(c) Every person occupying a residential property shall utilize city-provided garbage
carts for the disposal of garbage. The carts are the property of the city, and shall be
used solely for disposal of garbage. Only city-provided garbage carts, or approved
plastic garbage bags for overflow garbage, in addition to the cart shall be used for
the disposal of garbage.
(d)Persons who wish to self-haul their own garbage may apply to the city to do so.
Permission may be granted to self-haul if proof is submitted of an environmentally
responsible means of disposal that complies with state laws and regulations and
county policies and in conformance with the City of Maplewood Solid Waste
Management Standards. Residents that are approved by the city for self-haul must
remove their garbage at least once per week. Self-haul can only be accomplished
with the specific approval of the city using an application form provided in the City of
Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards.
(e)Persons may apply to the city for less than weekly service on a form provided by City
of Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards. Permission may be granted for
less than once per week garbage removal provided that sufficient removal is
accomplished to prevent nuisance or unhealthful accumulations of garbage. Such
permission will be withdrawn andweekly garbage removal required, if nuisance or
unhealthful conditions exist.
(f)Except on specified collection days as provided in Section 30-41(g) below, all city-
provided garbage carts shall be located behind the front line of the dwelling, in the
garage or screened from view from the street, and at least ten (10) feet from any
abutting dwelling or sufficiently distant so as not to be a nuisance to those properties,
unless other provisions are allowed by the city due to special site conditions.
(g)City–provided garbage carts and any additional bagged overflow garbage may be
placed on the alley line or curb line for collection no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day
before collection. City-provided garbage carts must be removed from the curb line
no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day after collection.
Sec. 30-42 -Requirements to Dispose of Residential Appliances and Bulky Waste
(a)Residents shall dispose of appliances or any other bulky waste such as furniture,
mattresses or large household or garage waste as specified by the City of
Maplewood Solid Waste Management Standards.
(b)Upon resident request, the city-contracted garbage hauler must collect and properly
dispose of appliances or other bulky waste in accordance with Sec. 30-62(e).
Sec. 30-43 -Collection and Disposal of Garbage for Multiple-Family Properties
without Curbside Collection
(a)The owner, operator or manager of any multiple-family property with more than four
(4) units that do not have curbside collection shall have dumpster or equivalent
service from a commercial hauler licensed to do business in the city. The dumpsters
shall be of a minimum capacity of one cubic yard, covered, and of a city-approved
sanitary type with the proper attachments for lifting onto garbage trucks.
(b)Garbage shall be removed at least once weekly, and more often if garbage carts or
dumpsters become full. Garbage shall be transported and disposed of in
accordance with state laws and rules and county policies regarding licensed disposal
and processing.
Sec. 30-44 –Requirements to Dispose of Multiple-Family Bulky Waste
The owner, operator or manager of any building containing more than four (4) dwelling
units shall provide on-site disposal of large or bulky waste for all occupants. Disposal of
these items shall be in compliance with all state laws and regulations and county
policies.
Sec. 30-45 -Delinquent Accounts
(a)The city contracted garbage hauler is responsible for collection of all fees associated
with the collection and processing of garbage from residential properties. The city-
contracted hauler shall make good-faith efforts to collect all amounts due, including
use of a collection agency. All such efforts shall be documented.
(b)The St. Paul Regional Water Authority and adjacent cities,as applicable, are
responsible for the collection of all fees associated with the City of Maplewood
recycling program. The St. Paul Regional Water Authority or the appropriate cities
shall make good-faith efforts to collect all amounts due, including use of a collection
agency.
(c)Delinquent accounts shall be defined as those residents who have not paid andare
over three (3) months past due.
(d)If the amount continues to be delinquent past the three (3) months from the account
being declared “past due” by the above entity, the City of Maplewood shall declare
the amount delinquent. The entity shall submit a written request to the City of
Maplewood with adequate documentation of the efforts made to collect the past due
amounts. If the city determines that a good faith effort was made and that adequate
documentation was submitted, the city shall place the amount on the property taxes
associated with the property for which the amount is due. The city shall follow all
practices required by the state and city ordinance to assess the delinquent amount to
the property.
Sections 30-46–30-50Reserved
Article IV -Solid Waste Requirements (Multiple Family and Commercial)
Sec. 30-51 –Collection and Disposal of Commercial Garbage
(a)The owner, operator or manager of any firm or corporation shall have a dumpster or
equivalent service from a commercial hauler licensed to do business in the city. The
dumpsters shall be of a minimum capacity of one cubic yard, covered, and of a city-
approved sanitary type with the proper attachments for lifting onto garbage trucks.
(b)Garbage shall be removed at least once weekly, and more often if garbage carts or
dumpsters become full. Garbage shall be transported and disposed of in
accordance with state laws and rules and county policies regarding licensed disposal
and processing.
Sec. 30-52 –Manufactured Homes, Townhouses May Opt-In
The owners of manufactured homes or manufactured home parks and of townhouses
and townhouse associations may opt-in to the city-contracted garbage hauling service,
at their application and with the city’s approval.
Sections 30–53 –30-59Reserved
Article V -Collection Licenses (Residential, Multiple-Family, and Commercial)
Sec. 30-60 -Collection Licenses Required
It shall be unlawful for any person to collect any garbage, designated recyclables, or
other solid waste in the city from any residential, multiple-family, or commercial property
without having first secured a license from the city to do so.
Sec. 30-61 -Application; Fee; Duration
(a)Any person desiring a license to collect garbage, yard waste, recyclables, or other
solid waste in the city shall apply for a license to the city clerk by first submitting an
application with the name and address of the applicant.
(b)The application described in subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted to the
city manager. Upon finding that theapplicant is responsible, has proper equipment
for such collection and that no nuisance is liable to be created by the granting of the
license, the city manager shall endorse and approve the application.
(c)Before any license may be issued, the applicant shall pay to the city clerk a license
fee imposed, set, established and fixed by the city council, by resolution, from time to
time, which fee shall accompany the application.
(d)No license issued under this article shall be for a longer period than one year, and all
licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year.
Sec. 30-62 –Licensee Operating Requirements
The applicant shall:
(a)Use tandem axles or flotation tires to reduce the per-axle weight of all trucks used for
collection of solid waste.
(b)Provide maps of service routes configured so that customers on load-sensitive
streets will be among the first served on such routes to minimize damage to load-
sensitive streets and alleys.
(c)Provide collection carts or dumpsters to customers upon their request.
(d)Provide collection of yard waste to customers upon their request.
(e)Provide special or extraordinary collection services, such as bulky waste removal,
within two (2) business days of a customer’s request.
(f)Provide special service collection arrangements for customers to accommodate their
physical health concerns.
(g)Properly contain all garbage or recyclables such that no blowing or escape from
trucks of solid or liquid waste or recyclables occurs.
(h)Provide information to all customers that may be required of the city by county,
metropolitan, state, or federal governments.
Sec. 30-63 -Insurance
The applicant for the license required under this article shall provide a certificate of
public liability insurance in the amounts specified in this section for collecting garbage.
Such insurance policy shall be subject to the approval of the city manager. The
applicant must also provide a comprehensive general policy of liability insurance with
minimum coverages as stated. At a minimum, the insurance shall conform to the
following requirements:
(a)General liability in the following amounts:
(1)Bodily injury, per occurrence, or combined single limit, $1,500,000.00.
(2)Property damage, $500,000.00.
(b)Auto liability in the following amounts:
(1)Property damage or combined single limit, $500,000.00.
(2)Bodily injury in the following amounts:
a)Per person, $1,000,000.00.
b)Per occurrence, $5,000,000.00.
(c)Workers Compensation Insurance as specified by the Minnesota Departmentof
Occupational Health and Safety and federal law.
Sec. 30-64 -Vehicle Requirements
Each garbage collector licensed under this article shall provide a covered or enclosed
truck, tank or trailer so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill from it, in which
all garbage collected shall be conveyed to an approved disposal facility. The truck or
conveyance used shall be kept clean and as free from offensive odors as possible and
shall not be allowed to stand in any street, alley or public place longer than is reasonably
necessary to collect garbage. Any litter or truck fluid leaks shall be immediately cleaned
up. Significant release of any truck fluid leaks shall be immediately noticed to the
appropriate authorities. Each truck used under a city license shall remain in compliance
with all federal and Minnesota Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
Sec. 30-65 -Pickup Schedules (Residential)
Each residential licensee under this article shall consent to and follow a schedule of
pickups, setting the day and area of pickups, as established by City of Maplewood Solid
Waste Management Standards, to limit area pickups for residential collections to the
same day per week each week.
Sec. 30-66 -Duty of Licensees to Report Accumulations of Garbage
Each licensee under this article shall report any accumulations of garbage that violates
this ordinance or other city ordinances to the city as per City of Maplewood Solid Waste
Management Standards.
Sec. 30-67 –Prohibited Mailings (Residential and Multiple Family)
No notices shall be sent from licensees or other persons to dwelling units within the City
of Maplewood or dwelling unit owners that are subject to or participating in the city-
contracted garbage service. These prohibited mailings shall include those for
advertising rates or services not available under the city’s contract for garbage collection
services or any other services covered under the city contract for garbage service. No
notices shall be sent to any residential dwelling in the City of Maplewood by licensees
without prior written approval by the City of Maplewood.
Sec. 30-68 -Suspension or Revocation
(a)Failure by a licensee under this article to comply with this ordinance shall be grounds
for revocation of the license by the city council after a hearing for the purpose.
(b)If the city finds a violation of this ordinance by a licensee under this article and the
city orders correction of the violation which the licensee fails to make, the city may
suspend the licensee’s right to operate under the terms of the license and order his
appearance at the next regular meeting of the city council for a hearing on whether
the suspension should continue in effect.
(c)Continued willful or egregious violations of this ordinance by any licensed or
unlicensed hauler of solid waste shall result in fines and/or liquidated damages as
deemed reasonable by the city council.
Sec. 30-69 -Volume-Based Rates (Residential)
(a)The city’s contract hauler for residential garbage shall provide to its residential
customers a system of volume-based rates. A volume-based rate includes a solid
waste collection charge and a disposal charge based on the volume of the solid
waste generated by the customer.
(b) The city shall determine the increments upon which the volume-based rate will
depend and the difference between the rates for each increment.
Sections 30-70–30-75. Reserved
Article VI –Disposal Sites (Generally)
Sec. 30-76 -Unlawful Deposit of Garbage and Other Substances
(a)No manure or pet feces, garbage, or other waste which may be detrimental to health,
shall be deposited at any place within the city limits, except in accordance with
Section 30-23 and Section 30-24, relating to composting and source separated
compostable materials.
(b)No unauthorized landfill (or dump) for garbage materials and other solid waste shall
be operated within the city by any person.
Sections 30-77–30-105 Reserved
TheMaplewood City Council approved thisordinance on June 11, 2012.