2023-044 Solid Waste Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 Revision June 16,2023 Report No. 2023-044
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Rewrite of Chapter 24 — Solid Waste of the Code of Ordinances, including the addition of a
Commercial Diversion Article.
BACKGROUND:
On July 19, 2022, the Denton City Council adopted the City of Denton's Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Strategy (CSWMS) to guide the City's future solid waste/materials
management system and to develop infrastructure,programs,and policies necessary to manage the
diversion of materials for ultimate disposal. Previous work session presentations on November 22,
2022, December 12, 2022, and March 27, 2023, to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the City
Council gave support and direction for the development of a Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 24)
update and amendment, to include the creation of a commercial diversion article.
As part of the CSWMS, commercial diversion was identified as a significant opportunity to make
progress toward our goal of 30% diversion by 2030, 40% diversion by 2040, and 75% diversion
by 2075. Commercial diversion is the act of diverting any material that can be recycled or
otherwise repurposed from the landfill by commercial businesses and multi-family entities.
Including a commercial diversion article into Chapter 24 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances
will require all commercial customers of the City of Denton Solid Waste Services to implement a
diversion program consisting of either or both programmatic and non-programmatic materials.
Programmatic materials are materials that are accepted in the City of Denton's contract with our
recycling partner which includes paper, cardboard, steel cans, aluminum cans, and plastic
containers 1-7. Non-programmatic materials are all other materials that are able to be diverted
from the landfill outside of the City of Denton's contract. Some examples of non-programmatic
materials are used motor oil,textiles, large plastic items,plastic film, shredded paper, scrap metal,
etc.
DISCUSSION:
The current commercial diversion rate is 3%, equating to commercial customers only recycled
2,448 tons last year. The current participation rate of commercial customers is 17% where only
483 commercial customers currently recycle with the City of Denon. These two metrics showcase
a significant opportunity for improvement for commercial sector diversion and recycling. Under
the proposed Commercial Division Article, commercial/multi-family customers will be required
to submit an annual diversion plan, and along with third-party vendors and in house programs,
submit a quarterly online report on weights of diversion. Commercial/multi-family customers can
choose to recycle divertible materials through the City's curbside program,manage their divertible
programmatic and/or non-programmatic materials through an independent third-party, or
implement an in-house program.
Additional Solid Waste Ordinance Updates
In support of establishing a program that has enforceable provisions, the Solid Waste Ordinance
will need to be updated and amended to better define and outline tools to promote the enforcement
of Denton's sole provider of Solid Waste services, to provide more customized services to
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commercial/multi-family customers, compliance with Denton Development Code for container
enclosures, rented container management, and management of contaminated material.
The following updates have been included in the amended City of Denton Code of Ordinances
Chapter 24. (Solid Waste Ordinance)
• Updated and additional definitions (Section 24-2);
• Inclusion of the Service Assistance (Porch Collection) Program and Valet Services
(Section 24-43, 24-71);
• Updated Third Party Permitting (Section 24-100 through 24-108, and 24-200 through 24-
207) and Yard Waste articles (Section 24-2, 24-10, 24-43, 24-44);
• Updates that allow for enforcement of illegal containers (24-4, 24-7,24-69, 24-108),
overflowing materials (24-68, 24-92), and contamination (24-2, 24-68, 24-92, 24-202,
and;
• The addition of the commercial diversion article (Chapter 24 Article IV).
Public Enizaizement
Public Engagement included two mailings to all commercial/multi-family customers with
information about the commercial diversion article with a public meeting and an option for online
public comment. The first letter was mailed in February to inform customers of the public meeting
and the initial commercial diversion article details. The second letter was mailed on May 26,2023,
to remind commercial customers of the commercial diversion article and new dates for Council
discussion and approval.
A public meeting was held on February 16,2023, attended by 12 business owners. Feedback from
the meeting entailed concerns with legal non-conforming/grandfathered properties and/or unique
layouts with limited space for multiple containers. Attendees were assured that Solid Waste would
handle unique situations and layouts individually and help create a plan/solution that fit their
business. Attendees at the public meeting and in the public comments wanted clarification on
which materials would be acceptable in a diversion plan.Any material whether it be programmatic
or non-programmatic is acceptable in any diversion plan.
Online public comment was made available starting February 3, 2023, and will be available
through July 17, 2023, on the Solid Waste webpage. A Discuss Denton page,
www.discussdenton.com/cda,will be active from May 26,2023,through July 17,2023,to provide
additional feedback opportunity. Initial redline and clean versions of the proposed revisions to the
Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 24) were posted online on the Solid Waste webpage from
February 28, 2023 through April 23, 2023. A second version was posted from April 24 through
June 27 with minor grammatical and language updates.
Implementation
Implementation of the Commercial Diversion Article will have 5 phases in which the City's 2,803
commercial trash customers will be divided into groups for implementation across a 5-month
period. Each group will be sent a letter informing them of the new ordinance and requirements
along with a 6-month time frame to submit and implement a diversion plan. Commercial/multi-
family customers who are already City of Denton recycling customers will receive a letter stating
the new ordinance and informing the customer there is no action needed from them unless they
choose to change contractors or increase their diversion opportunities. Customers will receive a
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confirmation letter that their diversion plan has been received and reminded of the ordinance and
timeline. Solid Waste team will be reaching out directly to any customers who do not submit a
diversion plan by their phase/group timeline for additional outreach, education, and assistance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Redlined Chapter 24
2. Clean Version of Chapter 24 (rewrite)
3. Council Work Session 22-1677 presentation
4. PUB Work Session 23-038 presentation
STAFF CONTACT:
Tammy Clausing
Assistant Director of Solid Waste & Recycling
tammy.clausing@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8056
REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 6 hours
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Solid Waste & Recycling
Subpart A-CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter 24 SOLID WASTE
Chapter 24 SOLID WASTE'
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 24-1. Purpose.
Sec. 24-2. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section,except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Appliance a device or pieces of equipment designed to perform a task,typically a domestic one such as an
oven, refrigerator,etc.
Brush shrubs,tree limbs, and branches.
Bulky items any non-putrescible household item that will not fit inside a solid waste container when the lid
on the solid waste container is closed. Only items consistent with residential use,such as household furniture and
appliances.shall be considered bulky items.This term includes material that is part of routine household
maintenance but does not include construction, demolition, or remodeling materials or debris(see Construction
and demolition debris definition).
means any household item that will not fit inside a solid waste container when the lid On the s0lid wast--
contamneF is closed. Only items consistent with residential use,such as household fUFnitUFe and appliances shall be
bulky items.
The City the City of Denton.
Commercial meaRs any structure or building other than residential, including business structures, hotels,
motels, rooming-houses or boardinghouses and structures containing five 5 €eur(4)or more dwelling units.
'Editor's note(s)-Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,adopted September 20, 2005, amended chapter 24 in its entirety to read
as herein set out. Former chapter 24, §§24-1-24-13, 24-41, 24-42, 24-66-24-71, 24-72-24-74, pertained
to similar provisions,and derived from §§ 12-1, 12-2, 12-4-12-6, 12-8, 12-9(b), (c), 12-10, 12-12, 12-14(a)-
(d), 12-15, 12-16(b), (c), 12-17(c), 12-17(e), (f), 12-18-(a), (b), 12-19-12-23 of the 1966 Code;Ord. No. 89-
032, § I,2-21-89;Ord. No.90-003, § I, 1-2-90; Ord. No 91-066, § I, III,V-VIII,4-30-91; Ord. No 98-299, § I-
IV,9-15-98; Ord. No 00-042, § 1,2,2-1-00;Ord. No 00-045, §§ 1, 3, 2-1-99.
Cross reference(s)-Disposal of manure, §6-15; housing generally,Ch. 15;junk dealers and dealers in secondhand
merchandise, § 16-26 et seq.; automotive wrecking and salvage yards, § 16-126 et seq.;grass and weeds
creating nuisances, §20-71 et seq.; littering generally, §21-5; construction and building debris on streets, §
25-8; refuse and garbage handling in mobile home or recreational vehicle parks, §32-90; insect and rodent
control in mobile home and recreational vehicle parks, §32-91.
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...... Rneans a persen whA- A—r firm that engages in and se—lie-its the trimming,and/or
Construction and Demolition Debris or C&D waste resulting from construction or demolition projects,
regardless of the point of origin.This term includes all materials that are directly or indirectly by-products of
construction work, including remodeling,or that result from the demolition of any structures and may include, but
are not limited to, paper,cartons,gypsum board,wood,excelsior, rubber, and plastics.
Container anV receptacle designed for the specific purpose to hold solid waste or recyclable materials,which
can be lifted or emptied manually or by use of a special vehicle.
Contamination non-program materials in any container set for recycling or diversion from ultimate disposal.
Decals an adhesive permit issued by the CitV and to be affixed to a vehicle for use in special waste and
recyclable materials collection and transportation services.
Director The City of Denton's Solid Waste Director who is the City official responsible for managing the
permitting and regulation of all waste and recycling services provided within the CitV.This definition includes the
director's authorized designee(s).
Excess accumulations any accumulation of MSW or recvclables or divertible material outside of the
container.This does not include residential yard waste, bulky items,or other waste specifically identified for
unique placement outside a traditional residential garbage or recycling container.
Hazardous waste as defined in the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act 42 U.S.C.6901.
means any commercial or residential garbage,tFash, rubbish OF other solid waste identified or listed as a-
hazardous waste by the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) pursuant to the federal
Solid Waste Disposal Act 42 U.S.C.6901 et seq.,as amended,
transmkting disease to persons exposed to the waste, including hurnan and animal tissue, bandages and E)theF
mater*a! used mn health care wNch become contam*nated by pathogenic mateFials.
Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)solid waste resulting from or incidental to residential, municipal, commercial,
institutional, and recreational activities, including garbage, rubbish,ashes,street cleanings,construction and
demolition materials, not separated at the point of collection for delivery to another location for processing for
reuse,and all other solid waste other than special wastes and recyclable materials. <<^'.- ^-+^ Fesuit;^^fr..m^r
,
9theF thaR special wastes.
Owner any person or entity shown as the property owner on the latest propertV tax assessment rolls or any
person having any legal or equitable interest in the property, including any agent who is responsible for managing,
leasing,or operating the propertV including any tenant or occupant.
Pay bap a bag sold by the City or its designee to customers for additional material to be collected outside of
their normal carted collection.A pre-paid additional waste solution.
Private containers are containers used, or intended for use, in disposal or collection of MSW or recyclable
materials and that are not issued by the CitV or permitted consistent with Section 24-72.—Annual permit required
for special waste and recvclables haulers and include, but are not limited to, roll-off containers and self-contained
compactors.
Putrescible waste waste that is capable of being decomposed by micro-organisms with sufficient rapidity as
to cause nuisances because of odors,gases,or other offensive conditions,and include materials such as food
wastes,offal,and dead animals.
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Program materials recyclable materials as defined in this Chapter.
Recyclable materials materials defined by the contract between the City of Denton and any contracted
recycling processor that are not special waste and have been separated from other waste at the point of collection
for delivery to another location for processing and reuse.These materials include paper,cardboard, plastics
containers displaying a resin identification number(RIN)of 1 through 7, steel and aluminum cans,and glass
bottles.
Residential Fneanssa structure, house or building occupied as a dwelling only,and which contains no more
than four 4 thFee(3) dwelling units.
Residential garbage consists of all normal household waste that fits in the garbage containers issued to said
customer. consists of all ne—rrnal he----,.;P.h.Ald waste, except plant clippings, leaves,tree trimmings, ashes, metal
scraps ether than cans, large accumulations of boxes, demelitien and remodeling debris and other material that
cannet be hrel(en ,-I.,wn to fit in regular garbage Mainers
Solid waste consistent with 30 TAC 330.3,garbage, rubbish, refuse, sludge from a wastewater treatment
plant,water supply treatment plant,or air pollution control facility,and other discarded material, including solid,
liquid,semi-solid,or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, municipal, commercial, mining,and
agricultural operations and from community and institutional activities.
Special waste as defined in 30 TAC 330.3.
rneans any commercial or residential garbage,trash, rubbish, hazardous waste, infectious waste, or other
solid waste that because of its quantity,concentration, physical or chemical characteFiAiCS or biological properties
s not collectable by the city's solid waste department.
Utility Rate Ordinance the ordinance adopted annually by the City Council that establishes the utility rate
schedule.
Unsafe materials Any material or matter deemed by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality(TCEQ),
the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),the State Department of Health,or any other federal,state,or local
governmental agency to be unsuitable or detrimental to the environment or human health when disposed of in
the type of sanitary landfill operated by the City.
Unauthorized container a container used or intended for use in the disposal or collection of MSW or
recyclable materials that is not issued by the City of Denton Solid Waste Department or one that has not been
permitted for use within the City limits.
Of gaFbage,tFaSh,and E)theF FAURiGipal SE)I*d waste PeFmitted- und-eff this ehapteF,and yaFd waste that exe-eeds a
pile thFee(3)feet iR height,thFee(3)feet in vVid-th @nd- to-a maxi.mHUM of fA----r foot leRgths,and heavy, bulky
r..i-.,1118 I!at*OR of refuse r-A-,;*d-e of the . ntainpr
Valet Service special,specific,collection service provided to areas with limited space for standard dumpster
collection service as identified by the Director.
Vehicle any wheeled device designed mainly for the conveyance or transportation of persons or property.
This definition includes cars,trucks,tractors,and trailers.
Vehicle service fee the fee associated with permitting each vehicle for use in the collection and
transportation of special waste or recyclable materials.
Vehicle service permit the permit required by the City for vehicles for use in special waste and recyclable
materials collection and transportation services.
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Waste manifest a document wherein the service provider must record collection points and the location of
disposal of special waste, recyclable materials,and other waste as required by state and federal law and as defined
by the City from time to time, such as a bill of lading.
Yard waste vegetative or organic material produced from the care and maintenance of landscaped areas,
gardens,and lawns.This includes weeds, leaves,grass clippings,dead flowers and plants, brush, pruned branches
and stems, roots,or wood shavings that can be bagged in brown paper(kraft) bags or in a City designated yard
waste container.
(Ord. No. 2005-256,§ 1,9-20-05)
Cross reference(s)—Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 24-3. The City to-is the exclusive provider for municipal solid waste services.
The ECity's solid waste department shall be the exclusive provider of municipal solid waste collection and
disposal services for all premises within the cCity. and 'it shall be unlavifi--"^r Aany other person or entity is
prohibited from#e-providinge municipal solid waste collection or disposal services to any person or entity for
compensation or other benefit within the city,or to make use of the public streets for that purpose,except as
expressly provided for in this chapter. No prior notice of violation shall be required for violation of this section.
(Ord. No. 2005-256,§ 1,9-20-05)
Sec. 24.4. —Administration and enforcement.
(a) All officials duly authorized, including but not limited to peace officers of the State, and those authorized
by statute to issue citations, notice of violations,or summons for Class C criminal misdemeanors, may
assist the City in enforcement of this chapter.
(b) Additionally,the Director,at his discretion, may designate trained personnel to issue notices of violation
and to make accompanying affidavits to support prosecution as part of the City's ongoing efforts to
regulate and manage wastes for the benefit of the public health,safety and welfare, in coordination with
the office of the City Attorney,the municipal courts,the police department,the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality and any agencies with jurisdictional interest in solid waste regulation and
management.
(c) A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) Notification of violation (NOV).When the Director finds that an owner or service provider has violated, or
continues to violate, any provision of this chapter,the Director may issue a written notice of violation.
1. The NOV may establish a specified number of days to respond or comply with the violations
stated in the NOV.
2. Issuance of a NOV is not required prior to any legal enforcement action taken against a property,
owner,or service provider.
3. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the Director to take action to abate a violation
that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety, without first issuing a notice of
violation.
4. A NOV issued under this article shall be in writing and served in person or sent out through
regular mail to the address on the owner or service provider.
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(e) Administrative Orders.When the Director finds that an owner or service provider has violated,or
continues to violate, any provision of this chapter the Director may issue an Administrative Order to an
owner or service provider requiring compliance within a specified time.
1. If the owner or service provider does not comply within the time provided in the Order, solid
waste and recycling services may be terminated.
2. Compliance orders may include requirements imposed by other ordinances, and state or federal
law,to address noncompliance, including compliance with elements of the Denton Development
Code as it applies to Solid Waste.
3. A compliance order does not extend the deadline for compliance established in a NOV, nor does
a compliance order relieve the owner or service provider of liability for any violation, including
any continuing violation.
4. Issuance of a compliance order shall not be a bar against,or a prerequisite for,taking any other
action against the owner or service provider.
5. Any Order issued under this article shall be in writing and served in person or by registered or
certified mail on the owner, service provider, record user or users of the solid waste service,or
other persons determined to be responsible for such violation.
(f) Upon issuance of an Administrative Order to any person,the owner or service provider must:
1. Immediately comply with all requirements; and
2. Take such appropriate remedial or preventive action, including halting operations, as may be
needed to properly address a violation or to prevent future violations
(g) Appeals.Any person may appeal an order of the Director by filing a written notice of appeal with the City
Manager or designee on forms provided by the solid waste administration office.Such notice of appeal
shall be filed within fifteen (15)days of service of the order.
The remedies provided for in this article are not exclusive.The Director may take any,all,or any combination of
the actions described in this ordinance,or as provided for in other law, against a noncompliant owner or service
provider.
Can 24-4 ChaF wee, fan use of Gity landfill
...... (ept en file with the city seGFetary and te be available feF pUbliG inspeetien dUF*Ag
regular busenprr hp--rr
(Ord. Pie. 2005 256T1,°
Sec. 24.5. —Landfill Use
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The amounts to be paid for the use of the City's landfill site shall be the amounts established in the
Utility Rate Ordinance or a City Council approved contract.
All persons using the landfill will abide by the posted landfill rules,follow any directions given by
landfill staff, and conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner.
(1) Rules shall be posted at the landfill as follows:
"City of Denton Landfill Facility Rules
All vehicles that enter the City of Denton landfill must obey the following rules and procedures. These rules are in
place to provide a safe and efficient environment for our employees and our customers.
1. All individuals enter the landfill at their own risk.
2. Scavenging material is strictly prohibited.
3. No Smoking on Landfill property.
4. Customers must present a valid,government-issued ID at the weigh station.
5. The minimum charge applies to each individual load of chargeable waste material crossing the scales.
6. All loads entering landfill property, consistent with State and local laws, must be secured with a tarpaulin
(tarp), net, or other means to properly secure the load and prevent litter. Unsecured or improperly secured
loads will be subject to a surcharge.
7. All coverings shall remain in place and secure, including turnbuckles on commercial vehicles, until the
vehicle has arrived at the unloading area. (coverings may be requested to be removed at another area for
inspection).
8. Posted speed limits must be followed at all times.The Maximum Landfill Speed Limit is 15 MPH.
9. The unloading of unauthorized wastes is prohibited. Incoming loads may be inspected on a random basis.
Landfill staff will determine if prohibited items or materials are present. Landfill personnel shall have the
authority to reiect unauthorized loads and have unauthorized material removed by the transporter or
assess appropriate surcharges.
10 Vehicles entering the landfill weighing over 14,000 lbs. must have tow hooks, cables, or an accessible fixed
point available to pull the vehicle if needed.
11. All pets must remain inside the vehicle at all times.
12. Children under the age of 16 must remain inside the vehicle at all times.
13. Yield the right-of-way to all landfill equipment.
14. Users of the landfill are required to follow all directions given by landfill staff.
14. Customers must always stay within ten (10)feet of their vehicle while in the unloading zone.
15. Drivers must unload at the location identified by working face personnel and follow the posted separation
distances between trucks when backing into their spot.
16. There will be no horseplay,fighting,or verbal attacks or abuse allowed at the City of Denton Landfill. Report
any issues to the site management."
The Director reserves the right to refuse service or revoke landfill use privileges for any person that
endangers other customers or employees, engages in physical or verbal abuse, or knowingly
disposes of materials in the incorrect disposal area.
Sec. 24-6-5. Disposal of garbage,trash or rubbish only in authorized locations.
(a) it`hall be unlawful fer aRy peFSOR*^ diSpOse of^Garbage,trash or rubbish 4,,-�must placed in they,
other than as p feyo,�^4 F this chapter or as otherwise expressly authorized by the c-City. No peFSOR shall
place any solid waste, bulky items OF any atheF mateFial in, 9R er next to the sE)I'd waste centawne -
another, unless autherized to da so by the peFSen or persons who pay the charge for the SE)'wd w
,ii tw
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(b) No person shall place Aany solid waste, bulky items,or any other material in,on,or next to the solid waste
container of another, unless authorized to do so by the person or persons who pay the charge for the solid
waste collection service.gpfrbbaagg-e--�r other solid or liquid Friatter, residential, industrial or commercial,that
possesses characteristics deemed by the Texas Commission of Envirenrnental Quality(TCEQ), or the
Envaronmental Protection Agency,or the State Department of Health, OF any other federal,state or loca4
disposed ef in the type of sanitary landfill operated by the eity is hereby picp-hwbetp-d—sueh Material or rna
shall be disposed A-f On the Frianner preseFibed by the ageney having jUFiSGliG-#*A-.R and- at the expense ef th-e
party or parties generating sLlc-.h material or matter. In no ease shall Material or matter be plaeed
eellectien by the eity nor shall it-hp d.plffi�vprpd to or disposed of at the eity's sanitary land
(Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,9-20-05)
State law reference(s)—Water quality standards,V.T.C.A.,Water Code§26.124.
Sec. 24-67 Containers for municipal solid waste and recyclable materials.
LaL4 —Every owner, manager,agent, eeewpant,tenant, r lessee f any building house,eF..+.- IGtIci
.tiro the GeFp9Fate limits f the eity shall provide and rnaintaffin s ka-bl^shall obtain containers of
^^ Tof sufficient size and number to hold the municipal solid waste and recyclable materials which
accumulates on the premises.. commercial accounts may retain non-City recycling oridiversion services
Provided they conform to the other provisions of this chapter.The City may require certain levels of
service to be provided based upon historical documentation from similar developments or on actual
volumes of MSW and recyclables.Any property in the City that has any active residential utility service,or
commercial utility service and issued a certificate of occupancy must also have solid waste service,as well.
(b) Customers are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their issued containers.
(c) All commercial containers and enclosures shall comply with the Denton Development Code section 7.12,
as amended.
All solid waste must be placed solid waste 'in,on or near a solid waste container in a
manner that does not allows the lid of the solid waste or recycling container to be and remain completely
closed with all the solid wastematerial contained completely within the container.
(e) The contents of municipal solid waste receptacles shall be secured in a manner to prevent trash or any
other material from escaping the receptacle, including by being blown or spilled due to exposure from
weather elements or animals.
(f) The contents of the recyclable materials container shall be secured in a manner to prevent recyclables or
any other material from escaping the receptacle, including by being blown or spilled due to exposure from
weather elements or animals.
(g) Recyclable materials shall be placed directly in the recyclable materials container without bagging the
materials when a City of Denton container is used.
(h) Only program materials shall be placed in the recyclable material container when a City of Denton
container is used.
Ia}(i) The City may refuse to collect a container set out for collection that the City determines does not
comply with this section.
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it shall be a defense to prosecution under this section if the selid waste placed next to the container as a bulky itern
as defaned an section 24 2,and if the bulky itern as placed next to the container less than forty eight(48) hours
before the collectmen.The defense does not apply if the person placing the bulky item in,on or near the solid waste
seatter trash Ar r-hNsh ever the pFemises er ever the rtrpets eF alleys er etheF pFepeFty within the eity.
(C)r d-No. 2995256T1, 9 20 05)
Sec 24_7 Weight limitations of centainerc
be fifty(50) pounds eF less
(Ord. Ne. 2005 256T1,
A'!solid waste and recycling storage containeFs, not meeting the requirements of this chapteF shall be
removed and disposed of by the city and the city shall not be liable fOF the Femoval and disposal of the same.
d N(Or o 20 05)
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Sec. 24- . Prohibited materials and regulations.
(a) Unsafe material is prohibited in the City landfill.
(b) Unsafe material shall be disposed of in the manner provided for by law or agency regulation.
(c) The owner and the party or parties generating unsafe material are responsible, including for the costs,for
the collection,transportation,and disposal of the unsafe material.
(d) Unsafe material may not be placed for collection by the City.
(e) Unsafe material shall not be delivered to or disposed of at the City of Denton's landfill.
(f) No person shall deposit into any container serviced by the solid waste and recycling department any
special waste.The solid waste and recycling department shall refuse to collect,transport or dispose of
special or hazardous waste or any other garbage, rubbish,trash,or other solid waste that does not
comply with this chapter.
(g) Only program materials shall be deposited in containers at City recycling drop sites.
(h) Special waste shall be collected, removed,and disposed of only by an authorized private hauler.
(i) Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)containing putrescibles shall be collected,at^ !RIM UM^f, ^^�^
wee y-yeast once per week.
(I) Any person collecting,transporting,or disposing of special or hazardous waste must obtain a permit
issued pursuant to Article V of this chapter prior to such collection,transport,or disposal.
The directoF of so-lid- mi-aste shall I(eep a list of speeffial waste that Or-, not aceeptable fE)F eAllectie-R and- disposal by the
selid waste depaFtment.The diree-AR-F A-f-se4d waste may also Make Fea-so-nable FWIeS Fegarding the eellectien
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garbage,and dispesal by the selid waste depaFtment ef any municipal selid waste,er ether relid�
special preparation or handling te Fneet the requirements ef any state or federal law er regulation or which
are otherwase necessary tO safely and properly collect,tran5pert,and provide fOF diSP05al.The last of speci*
waste and the rules shall be written and kept on file by the directer of selid waste and be available for ptdak
in5pectien during regular business houF5.
(b) Pie persen shall depesit in any eentaineF seFV*eed by the selid waste depaFtment any special waste The selid
gaFbage, F611919iSh,tFash, er ethe.r Selid that d-e-e-S met eemply with thus ehapteF 9F the Fegulatiens made
(c) Each preperty owner shall be respen5able for arFanging collections vioth an ;;-itherized private ha-der fAr thp
collectien, removal, and diSPE)5al of any special waste er ether
trash, rubbish,hich the city'solid. rite department wall not collect.,
(0rd. No. 2005i56,12 05)
Sec. 24-949. Municipal solid waste to be drained.
All municipal solid waste mixed with water or other liquids shall be drained before being placed in the
receptacle.
{a4(b) The resultant liquids shall be disposed of in an acceptable manner.
(Q ^'�0-2005 256T1, 9
Sec. 24-10-1. Preparation of yard waste,tree limbs and cuttings.
(a) 4o —Tree limbs,shrubs and hedge cuttings shall_
not exceed four(4)feet in length
fZL^ �Be stacked neatly
(3) Be placed so thatwit#one(1) cut end faces toward the street at the curb line..
(4) 'fir shFubs, and hedge eutting- rhalll cellse be placed in a manner that
will not block or otherwise impede the sidewalk.
(b) -No eFsin�le piece shall weigh more than fifty(50) pounds.
(c) Yard waste consisting of small pieces,small cuttings and small loose material she placed for
collection shall be placed in approved kraft bags or City-issued container(s)-
(d) The City may refuse to collect brush or yard waste not placed for collection as provided in this section.
(ay(e)Charges for the collection of brush and yard waste shall be provided in the published Utility Rate
Ordinance.
(b) The diFeeter ef selid waste shall pFevide f9F FegulaF eelleetiens ef YaFd waste whieh has been PFepar
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comm remal tree trimmer shall be dasposed of at the expense of the owner or person controlling the same er
upon payment of the actual C05t Of SUGh removal plus an administrative and everhead charge.
(Ord. No. 9_20_05)
1m ��Q�-z 2����
Sec. 24-11-2. Heavy or rexcess accumulations.
Bulk or large quantities of MSW or construction and demolition debris in excess of four(4)cubic yards will not be
collected via weekly curbside collection. Individuals needing collection of MSW or construction and demolition
debris may contract with the City of Denton to provide a temporary container to dispose of the materials in an
alternate manner, haul the material to the landfill themselves, or if the material is recyclable or divertable,
contract with a third party vendor to haul the material to a recycle or re-use center.-
,
.destF etienshall be dir,p..r,ed of at the expense of the..
drying machines,wateF heaters,sofas,chairs,tables, mattresses and bex springs,shall be dispesed of a
expense of the E)wneF OF persen contffflling same OF, upon request and payment of a fee tO FeceveF the
of providing these additional services, including adminiStFative and E)veFhead costs.
�rd.-No. 20OS-2 Sb,§ 1�05)
�
Ses. ten_,z_TM.,f+ ..f S.PFMiee .,MiMk.,d.
wasteNo person shail knowingly place any solid waste, bulky items, er any other material in,en,or next to the
Rt-,oReF of otheF p nt4y in the rot.,of D nt n Texas-.
(Q d. .No. 2005 256, § 1,9 20 05)
Secs. 244412-24-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE 11. RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION SERVICE
Sec. 24-41. Residential solid waste services required.
(a) Any E)wneF, 066UPaRt,tPmant OF Of aRY FesideRtial pFemises*R the city shall have their Municipal s0lid
(p) The=haFs==fer sa=h serviEe shall be �nd ailed en a regularly sehedaled bill.
(Qr�'�e. 2005 256T1,9 20 05)
Any owner of any residential premises in the City is required to sign up for and maintain bundled solid waste and
recycling service from the City of Denton and must have their municipal solid waste regularly removed by the City.
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If any utility service is active at a premises,then solid waste service must also be active regardless of occupancy
status.
Sec. 24-42. Charges for residential service.
(a) As used iR this sectien,thp tprm farndy unit" shall mean each side ef a d,iplex, each livin unit per
establ4shed and as from tirne to time amended by ordinance as adopted by the Gity Council;the Ordinance
and amendments thereto to be I(ept en file with the city secretary and to be available fer public inspecti
during regular business hours.
(e) Multiple dwelling units having either water or electricity billed through a single Fneter will be billed a single
I...'aste c_-.haFge aleng with the single water Ar eleetrie.charge, FegaFdless ef the or=661paney ef
.kiple dwelling if
as a 6 se-Irvice.Any multiple dwelling unit vdhieh requiFes MeFe th-an the Minim-Um
service described in this chapteF is subject to having the chaFges increased by the diFecter of selid waste
based upon the additional required seNice.
(e) Mobility or visually impaiFed custome. a y ,eceive specia collection services.Containers may be placed in
shall FequiFe appFeval by the direeter of selid_ �.AV@Ste A-F designee.The Fn9Rthly Fate feF these speeial
(f) All Fesidentialdwelling units shall their via-tefie-F Eellestien.
The charge for collecting municipal solid waste from each residential dwelling unit shall be provided in the Utility
Rate Ordinance,as amended.
Sec. 24-43. Residential collection service.
(a) ( All single family residents within the city shall .,I-..-^their residential Fefuse-and
Feeyela containers must be placed at the curbside at a time and in a manner specified by the
Director.-„specified by the general manager of solid wastesewices r designee
L�L�" Residential refuse garbage,arid-recyclables materials, pay bags, bulk items, brush,or yard waste
shall may not be placed at the curb ne earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled collection
day.
Containers must be placed ate
eufbfor collection prior tom 7:00 a.m.on thre-scheduled day e#collection day.
(c) Custerners whose refuse or recyclables were not collected because:they weFe not placed at the proper
locatien,they contained unacceptable materials,OF they were not placed out for collection by the Fequired
time,shall not be collected until the next regularly scheduled collection
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(d) Containers shall be placed in the street with the wheels resting against the curb,or edge of the street,
with the lid opening towards the street and the lid hinge facing away from the street.
(f) Containers shall be placed a minimum of four(4)feet away from any mailbox,vehicle,container,or
another obstacle.
(g) Bulk items, kraft bags, pay bags, brush,or yard waste must also be placed at least four(4)feet away
from any mailbox,vehicle, container,or another obstacle.
(h) Only garbage,yard waste,or recyclable materials container(s)authorized by the City will be serviced by
the City. No other containers, boxes,or bags placed at the collection site will be collected except as
defined by the City.
(i) All garbage,yard waste,and recyclable materials containers shall securely contain,with lids closed,all
contents and must be capable of being collected without spillage. Residential garbage and recyclable
materials determined by the City to not be properly contained shall not be collected.
(D Customers whose garbage or recyclables were not collected due to failure to comply with this chapter
shall not be collected until the next regularly scheduled collection service.
(k) Solid waste and recycling storage containers and any unaccepted waste or recycla bi es,Garbage,yard
waste,or recyclable materials storage containers and residential garbage,yard waste, recyclables,or any
other unaccepted materials not collected shall be removed from the curb or etheF designated collection
point by the customer no later than 8:00 a.m.on the day following the scheduled collection day.
04LLUpon removal from the curb, unaccepted materials,garbage, recycle,and yard waste containers shall be
stored in as inconspicuous a location as possible,such as:
(1) In a garage;
(2) In an outdoor storage building;
(3) On the side of a structure on the property;or
(4) At the back of a structure on the property.
At no point shall a sel garbage, recycling,or yard waste storage container or unaccepted waste or
recyclables be stored in public view or remain in public view in the front yard,on the front porch,or in front of the
main structure on the property,e)(Eeptasunless otherwise approved by the Director. follows:
(m) Customers may submit an application for special collection services,Service Assistance Program,to have
their container(s)serviced at the point of container storage if the customer is unable to place the
container at the collection point as required by this section.
(n) The monthly rate for special"^"^"fie 5efv -e the Service Assistance Program is the same rate charged to
residential customers with similar-sized containers.
(o) An application for speema'^^"^^ten s^.rvieesthe Service Assistance Program must be signed by a
healthcare provider.
(p) Households that receive speemal seFv*eethe Service Assistance Program cannot contain a member that is
Physically able to place the containers at the collection point.
(q) Applications for Re6al-�the Service Assistance Program shall be subject to renewal every two(2)
years from the date of special service initiation.
(r) The Director may make reasonable exceptions to the foregoing location requirements,as needed, upon
request of the customer,to accommodate unique circumstances.
() A townhorne with five(5)OF mere units per building.
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(e) All solid waste and Feeyeling steFage eentaffine—rs Shall seGWFely eentain all eentents,and shall be capable ef
being handled without spillage. Refuse and recyclables determined by the city to not be preperly contained
(f) The general manageF Of 50lid waste services or designee may make reasonable e)(Eeptions to the foregoing
1E)Eatien requirements, as needed, upon request ef the custemer,to aCEOrnmedate unique circumstances.
d. No. 2005 256,1 0 20 05.Ord Ne. 2007 193 § 14 a 14 m.Ord No. 2009 08 § 2 4_7_091
(a) Carts shall be placed at er near the curb line,a Fninarn-Urn ef fn----r(4)feet frem any mailbe)E,vehicle, obstacle,
A—r A-thp—r r--A-.nta.ner.The cart shall be placed in the Street viith its wheels against the curb.The directer of se-lid-
waste er designee may make reasonable exceptieRS tO the feregeing location requirements,as needed, upon
request of the customer,to meet unique CiFCUmstances.
(Q d. Ne. 2005 256T1,9 2005)
Sec. 24-44.—Weight limitations of residential containers.
The contents of any residential garbage,yard waste,or recycle container shall not exceed 2S0 pounds.
Secs. 24-45-24-65. Reserved.
ARTICLE It/. COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE
Sec. 24-66. Commercial solid waste services required.
(a) Every owner, occupant,+ RaRt GIF I -sr f aRy business, any commercial, iRdUStFial,
property,OF other propeft••not eligible to receive residential solid waste collection services shall
aFFaRge, by,.,...+.-.,,.t with the +., f,,..-,,,..m ,- ;,Iset up service for solid waste and recycling collection
^d disposal s s from the CeityL3 solid waste dep -tmeRt, except as otherwise speeifi A-expressly
provided for in this chapter.
(b) Solid waste must be scheduled for collection a minimum of once weekly.
(c) Recyclables must be scheduled for collection a minimum of once every two weeks provided container
volume is appropriate to support this level of service
(�(d) Other commercial waste collection and disposal services not provided for in this chapter shall be
Provided only upon approval of the services by the Director.
(QFd. No. 2005-256,1,9 20 05)
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Sec. 24-67. Charges for commercial, *RGIUSUial, ^r OR-slit tee service.
(a) The charge for ,
AW Mstwt,AmAM-al purpeses shall be based YpOR the size,type and Rurnbe.r ef centaine.rs in use at such
estabhShmeRts and the frequency with which ;,-ch rAntROnprr ;;rp ;chpdi-lpd tA hp spn4ped bycity collection
peFse ^^' Sweh ^",F^^commercial service shall be in an amount established ,^d' frem time to time
amended by epd-ir-,^^^^ —adepted by the Utility Rate Ordinance.eity ^''•the erdlinanee and amendments
thprp-tA-tA- be kept an file with the effity seGFetaFy and te be available f9F public;inspeetien AiFing FegulaF
h p.errh.
(b) The service charge for other commercial waste disposal and collection and disposal services shallaet be in
the amounts established in the Utility Rate Ordinance. otherwise previded fer^ ^t to t"1<<^1-*i^^ may
be provided upon approval of the directer of solid waste at a cost not to exceed the actual cest plus
adMiRistrative and overhead CE)St5.
(a) The director of selid waste may locate and place CORtainers for use by COmmercial, iRdUstFial, a
iRstitutional facilities in aCCE)FdaRce with the waste storage needs of the individual facility.All facilities for-
shall net plaee waste in aRy GE)RtaineFs exeept these deSigRated by the direeter ef Selid-;.vaste. R Shall -he
(b) WheFe Mere than ene (1) eemmeFG-ial P-Stablishme-At uses;the Same eentaiRer,the ehaFges shall be pFeFated
according to use, but iR no case shall be less than an amount established by the city council and on file iR the
office of the city secretary.
(Q d. No.2005-256,1,9 20 05)
Sec. 24-68.—General solid waste and recycling service responsibilities.
(a) All persons utilizing City containers at commercial facilities shall provide,at their expense, an enclosure of
adequate size and materials as specified in the Denton Development Code section 7.12, as amended.
(b) Any other items stored within solid waste or recycling enclosures must not obstruct, impair or otherwise
interfere with the City's ability to service City-provided containers therein.
(c) If a container is unable to be serviced due to being contaminated,overfilled, blocked, or otherwise
obstructed,an inaccessible fee may be assessed consistent with the published Utility Rate Ordinance.
(d) The customer is required to remove any and all contamination,overflowing material,or obstructing items
and call to request return service,at a rate established by the Utility ate Ordinance,or wait until their next
scheduled service to be emptied. If this is a municipal solid waste container the follow-up collection must
occur within one(1)week.
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(a) No person shall collect or remove for cernpensatien from any property within the city any special wa4i.Ar
recyclables without first ebtaining a special vd-a-ste permit frern the city.
(b) The persen applying fer a special waste hauler's permit shall make application to the city on forms previded
for that PUFpose,and pay the required fee.The application shall require the fellowing
(1) T# name and business address Athe ate^' Ears
spee
h...,..Ivczvriccte�
(3) A-dess,-� f*"^special aste and rrecycl tiles to b collected.
(4) The lecatien�.Adhp.rp the special waste and recyclables will be disposed, including proof,when req-0red
by the directer eef seellial vmasstpe,that the applicant is legally autherized to dispose at the specified
lecat+en.
(6) Any ether imfA_.rn;atie.n v0hrch i-s reasenably neeessaryte administer this sest+e;r
(e) The directe-F ef Selid- m.g-m-Ae Shall i-s-sue the special waste and Feeyelables hawleF's permit te the appleeant if:
(1) Proper application has been made and the paid
(2) The applicant will only be collecting special waste or recyclables as defined in this chapteF.
(cr) The speefa,vdaste and-reejFela,bres -laurer s pern,� s "eyeaT
(Q d. Ne4 2005i56T1,9 2005)
Sec. 24-69.—Containers furnished by the City for commercial use.
(a) The Director may locate and place solid waste containers for use by commercial facilities in accordance
with the waste storage needs of the individual facility.All facilities for which containers are so provided by
the City shall place all garbage and waste materials in such container(s) and shall not place waste in any
containers except those designated by the Director. It shall be unlawful for any person using such
containers to leave the lid open after placing refuse material therein.
(b) Where more than one(1)commercial establishment uses the same container,the charges shall be
prorated according to use, but in no case shall the total be less than an amount established by the City
Council and on file in the office of the City Secretary.
(c) Only City issued containers will be serviced unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
Sec 24-70. —Compactor service.
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(a) Customers may provide their own compactor provided it meets the criteria set forth in the Denton
Development Code and is compatible with the City's collection vehicles.
(b) Customers requesting any new compactor service shall first request a site visit from the City of Denton
Solid Waste and Recycling Department to verify serviceability and adherence to the design criteria set
forth in the Denton Development Code section 7.12,as amended.
(c) Any compactor used for municipal solid waste must be scheduled for collection at a minimum of once per
week.
(d) If a compactor is unable to be serviced due to being overfilled, blocked or any other obstruction,an
inaccessible fee may be assessed consistent with the Utility Rate Ordinance.The customer is required to
remove the excess waste or other obstructions prior to requesting return service.
(e) The rate for such service in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall apply.
(f) The customer may wait until the next scheduled service for collection,except the collection of a container
having any municipal solid waste must occur within one(1)week of the previous collection.
(g) The customer is responsible for all maintenance and repair of customer-owned compactors. Required
repairs must be made in a timely manner. If the Director determines that either a compactor or its power
unit are not functioning in a safe manner,the customer may be required to retain an alternate container,
at the customer's expense,to handle waste material until the compactor is repaired.
Sec. 24-71.—Valet service.
(a) Valet service shall be provided to areas of the City as identified by the Director. Customers in designated
areas may not opt out of valet service.
(b) Valet service level tiers will be set by the Director.
(c) The rate for valet service in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall apply.
(d) Large or bulky items must be called in for collection.
(e) Contaminated containers will not be collected.The contaminating items shall be removed by the owner
for the container to be serviced.
Sec. 24-72. —Annual permit required for special waste and recyclables haulers.
No person shall collect or remove for compensation any special waste or recyclables from any property within the
City without first obtaining a special waste hauler or recyclable materials hauler's permit from the City in
accordance with Articles V and VI of the chapter.
Secs. 24-730-24-89. Reserved.
dpc. 94-90S ReGyGlable materials
(a) Nothing On this chapter shall pFahibit a peFSOR 40FR eelleeting,gathering, er tranSpOking reeyelable rnateFials-
ollected f.-.,.. property within the city,
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.
(c) As used an this section, "Fecyclable materials" Fneans glass,tin,al i I . . I newspaper e Athpir
discarded matermals,whach are not special waste and have been separated fFeFn OtheF MuniCipal sOhd waste
at the point of collection f.F delivery to another I.catien fee processing fee reuse.
/n..J. N-.e § 9_20_05)
Tm ��00�-z 2���.�
!Wc 7n_01 Disposing of re Gyrzia ale rnntpronk
it shall be unlawful for a person to place any non recyclable solid wa5te an any recycling receptacle or tG
leave any nen recyclable solid waste en a recycling sate in the City of Denton,Texas.
(Ord. Ne. 2005 2566,§ 1,9 20 05)
S ees. 24-92—t4-99. Rp;p;TR,.
ARTrrcLE 19 120--9CdJf/lAly N OF 012CcTvlridd /GONT4I T—FR-9 IN CDV CTDCCT IIICTDIJ^T
ee� �n_1nn nefi�i+ier,�
The following WOFds,teFMs and phrases,when used in this aFtide,shall have the meanings aSCFibed to them
..this sect*E)n except wheFe the c ..text clea.-I.,indicates a.Jiff., ent meaning:
The FFy Street DiStFiGt is geneFally beunded by Weleh StFeet te the east, Street te the NeFth,Ave. -B te-the
Glass container-means any glass bottle or Feceptacle, closed op eapable of being closed.
(Q;d. No.z2005256,§
Nete(s) *A copy of Exhibit A can be found in the city$'faces
S26. :24-1 n1, ornhihi+ier, of apen gl-,« r.+-,ir.er&,
(a) Pr-ehibitien6. Ne peFSOR shall pessess within the Fry Street DiStFiGt UPGR eF immediately adjaGent te any right
of way,StFeet,sidewalk, pedestFiaR way, 9F paFl(ing aFea,aRy glass eoRtaiReF whieh is epein tw has -hp-p-.n
(b) Exemptions. Notwithstanding aRy otheF pmvisien of this section, ROthiRg in this section shall pFohibit the
possess on of the fGlIG.dRg glass r ntai.ere in the C.-..Wept Distric -
(1) Baby battles eontaining PFEAUGtSfOrconsumption by babies;
TzToiass aiaScviicaiiierS containing-p reseriptien EJrbgs;
(3) Glass eentaineFS that aFe being tFaASPeFted on a tFash bag diFeetly te a trash eF Fe6yeling eentaineF
( ))Gass lined vacuum picnic centaineFS ertheFME)s bottles;and
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(o) ru Any container ici as permitted oyri cnao ruEBhellE Beverage Code Ann. 28.197br•
(Ord. Pie. 256T1,9
Ses. 24-102 n �,,o+ „� �„��,o officer
vises.amen of pe"Ge .
Whenever any pokee officer shall, in the exercissee A-f reasonable judgment, dec-A-e that the presence of a"
he may, if he H-e-ems it necessary fer the piceseicvatien ef public;peaee and safety, erdeF that peFSen te leavp that
(Ord. Ne. 2005256,1,9 20 05)
ARTICLE IV- COMMERCIAL DIVERSIONARY PRACTICES
Sec. 24-90.—Applicability.
This article applies to all commercial properties in the City's zoning jurisdiction.
Sec. 24-91. —Services required.
(a) The owner of any commercial properties in the City must actively engage in on-site recycling material
diversion program.Commercial properties must,at a minimum, provide availability to the residents and
employees of these properties the ability to recycle paper, cardboard,glass,aluminum and steel cans,and
plastics.The nature of the recycling or diversion practiced must be reported in a "Diversion Plan"as
described in this chapter.Commercial recycling and organics services must be provided by a permitted
hauler(see Article A of this chapter)or the City of Denton Solid Waste and Recycling Department.
(b) This Article will be phased in for all commercial properties between January 1,2024 though June 1, 2024.
c) The owner of apr-ern*sesof which all o part is used for office .,.local offmce .,.Jmeal f-.cili+i.,�
I., or prmvat.....Jucati. nal f-.cilitmes shall ensure that employees have access to or,
desermbed under thms aFtcle,for any portion of the ses that has one or more of uses descrbed n tWs
. ) The E)wneF..f a pr-emmses of whmch •.II a ar+i, .,.J fer R smidlentmaI use ineludeng but not Im. .itedd+
these uses F_lp_sr=Fmbed on subsectmen (c)of thms speramen and--;;Ise mnelud*nR hetels and ledgOng,PFeceFY Ste
and rAmmprrm
site r ,cl0 ng serv&ces desep*be J Under th*s article effect* a I„r,r. 9 7l17A
Sec. 24-92. — Reporting requirements.
(a) The owner of every commercial property shall submit a Diversion Plan to the City that complies with this
Section no later than the close of business of the first business day of October of each year in a form
required by the City.
(b) No new certificate or occupancy shall be issued without the submission of a Diversion Plan that complies
with this Section.
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(c) A Diversion Plan must:
i. Be in a form prescribed by the Director;
ii. List materials to be diverted;
iii. State the name and contact information of the individual responsible for the Diversion
Plan;
iv. State the name and contact information for any diversionary service(s) being utilized;
v. State the size and description of the diversionary container(s);
vi. State the frequency of the collection of the container(s);
vii. Plans to educate tenants or employees regarding the Diversionary Plan and how to
participate including the following information:
a. Location of diversionary containers;
b. Types of materials accepted;
c. Information related to the use of proper recycling practices that will be
implemented,such as emptying and rinsing plastic bottles, ensuring paper and
cardboard products are not wet, and that cardboard boxes are broken down
before being placed in the recycling container;
d. Onsite contact information to report overflowing recycling containers or
contamination;
e. Provide information to individual participants such as employees or tenants
on how to report waste or recycling problems to the City of Denton;
viii. The owner must include additional information or documentation as required by the
Director at the time of submission of the Diversion Plan to verify compliance with this
Section.
Sec. 24-93.— Notice of change.
(a) The owner of a commercial property shall notify the Director of any change in the Diversion Plan.
(b) The owner of a commercial property shall notify the Director of any change in service provider for the
collection of diversionary materials.
Sec. 24-94.— Education.
(a) The individual named in (c)(3)of Section 24-92 of this Chapter shall provide recycling or diversion
information and instructions in accordance with the rules adopted by the Director to:
(1) All tenants and employees on site of the premises annually;
(2) A new employee or tenant no later than the 30th day after the tenant occupies or the
employee begins work at the premises;and
(3) All employees or tenants within 30 days after a substantive change in the diversionary service
offered at the premises.
(b) All information and documentation, including signage, required to be provided to persons or posted as
public information under this article shall be written in English and Spanish and include universal symbols
as adopted by the Director.
(c) Each container designated or used for collection or transport of recyclable or organic materials shall be
affixed with a sign that includes:
(2) The type of materials accepted written in English and Spanish;and
(3) The term "Recycling"or"Compostables"or"Organics",as appropriate.
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Sec. 24-95.—24-99.— Reserved.
Article V. —SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
PERMIT
Sec. 24-100.— Permit required.
Any person engaged in the collection and transport of special waste within the City must possess a current and
valid permit issued by the City prior to providing collection and transportation services for special waste.
Sec. 24-101.— Exemptions.
(a) The following are exempt from the permit requirements in Section 24-100.
(1) Any person living within the City and hauling personal materials,wastes,or other materials from
their primary residence is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section.
(2) Any person who transports special waste no more than three(3)times per any year period.
(3) Any Liquid Waste Transporter permitted under the City of Denton -Code of Ordinances,Chapter
26, Division 3,as amended.
(b) The Director may request documentation (i.e.trip tickets, bills of lading, etc.)to ensure compliance with
this section.
Sec. 24-102.— Permit application.
(a) Any person engaged in the collection and transportation of special waste that is required to obtain a
permit per Section 24-100 shall apply for a permit from the City in a manner required by the City and pay
the required fee.
(b) The application will include:
(2) The name and business address of the applicant;
(3) The name of the owner of all collection and transportation vehicles that will be used in special
waste collection services located within the City;
(4) A description of the special waste that will be hauled by the applicant;
(5) The location where the special waste will be disposed of, including documentation sufficient to
show the applicant is legally authorized to dispose at the specified location(s);
(6) A description and the license number of all vehicles to be used in collecting and transporting the
special waste within the City; and
(7) Any other information which is reasonably necessary to administer this section as determined by
the City.
(c) By acceptance of the permit,the permittee agrees to comply with all requirements of the service
agreement,carry specific types and amounts of insurance,submit reports,and pay necessary fees by the
specified due dates.
Sec. 24-103.— Permitting fees.
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(a) Application fees shall be paid at the time the application is submitted to the City.
(b) Vehicle service fees established in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall be paid no later than the due date on
the invoice sent by the City.
(c) Vehicle service fees are non-transferable between vehicles.
(d) All fees are non-refundable, including in the event no permit is obtained.
Sec. 24-104.—Granting, denial, and revocation of a permit.
(a) A permit provided for in Section 24-100 shall be granted only where the applicant has completed the
following:
(1) A service agreement form has been completed in full;
(2) The applicant has no unresolved violations of this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(b) The City reserves the right to revoke a granted permit at any time for failure to comply with this Chapter
or to protect the health and safety of the public.
(c) Any person whose permit is denied may:
(1) Resubmit a fully completed service agreement;
(2) Submit evidence that any violation with this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been resolved;or
(3) Make an appeal to the Director.
Sec. 24-105.—Vehicle service permit compliance requirements.
(a) Special waste haulers must maintain a valid permit.
(b) Permitted special waste service providers must submit quarterly reports:
(1) Reports are to be submitted quarterly on the first business days of October,January,April,and
July;
(2) Reports should be provided by physical or electronic submission to the Director;
(3) Reports shall contain:
i. Hauler name,address,date, and quantity of material sent for diversion or disposal
ii. Name of facility where material was sent
(4) To be timely submitted,the report must be received by the City within twenty(20)calendar days
of the end of the quarter.
(5) Incomplete reports will not be accepted for filing and will be returned.Such reports will be
considered untimely if not completed and returned within the deadline specified in subsection
(c) Decals:
(1) Decals issued by the City shall be placed in a visible location by the permittee(s) upon each
collection and transportation vehicle operating within the City;
(2) Decals shall be current pursuant to the schedule in Section 24-107 and valid in accordance with
the requirements of this subsection;
(3) Decals must be clearly legible.
(d) Waste manifests. For permitted haulers requiring waste manifests,the maintenance of these manifests by
the permittee is a condition of compliance.All records may be reviewed by the City at the request of the
Director for a duration of up to three(3)years.
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Sec. 24-106.— Permitting effective date and renewal.
(a) Permits are issued and renewed annually beginning December 1 preceding the next calendar year during
which the permit will be effective.
(b) The permit's effective period is January 1 through December 31 of the same calendar year.
(c) Permit fees are not prorated.
(d) All permits, regardless of the date of issuance,will expire on December 31 of the year in which the permit
became effective.
(e) The application process shall be initiated,and fees shall be paid by November 15 for the upcoming
calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and processing of the application.
(f) Permittees currently permitted and choosing to reapply for a permit shall renew permits for the
upcoming calendar year by submitting a renewal application by November 15.
(g) All fees shall be paid with the submission of a renewal application.
(h) The timely submission of a complete renewal application and the relevant fees will suffice to authorize
the continuance of operations beyond December 31 until such time that the City makes a final
determination on the approval of a permit renewal application.
Sec. 24-107.— Reissuance of lost and damaged decals.
(a) In order to have a duplicate decal issued,the original applicant for a permit must provide all information
required in Section 24-102(b).
(b) Any applicant for a duplicate decal shall submit sufficient evidence of the damage to the decal.
(c) No fees will be imposed for a duplicate decal.
Sec. 24-108.—Violations.
(a) The City may issue a "No Operations"declaration and assess all applicable permit violation fees from the
service provider if a service provider:
(1) Performs collections or transports special waste in a vehicle within the City which has not been
permitted;
(2) Performs collections or transports special waste in any vehicle with an expired permit;
(3) Performs some other permit violation;or
(4) Does not make payment of the appropriate fees in a timely manner.
(b) Once a service provider has been issued a "No Operations"declaration from the City, all services to be
provided within the City are required to cease.
(c) Each day and act of illegal operations during a "No Operations" period is a separate violation;any person,
entity,or business engaged in the collection and transport of waste who violates the"No Operations"
requirement prior to receipt of a permit or during any suspension of a permit period may be charged by
the City an amount as established in the Utility Rate Ordinance per day for each day and act of violation of
this ordinance.
(d) Following the receipt of a "No Operations"declaration and prior to a service provider being reinstated to
legally operate within the jurisdiction of the City,the service provider must meet with the City staff to
update its application and service agreement. Once updated,the status of the permit will be determined.
The City may reinstate,decline to renew,or revoke the permit. If the City agrees to reinstate the permit,
the service provider must make payment of all monies owed to the City before the permit will be
reinstated.
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Sec. 24-109.—24-199. —Reserved.
Article VI. — COMMERCIAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AND
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PERMIT
Sec. 24-200.— Permit required.
(a) Any service provider engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable materials from commercial
entities and operating within the City must possess a current and valid permit issued by the City prior to
providing waste collection and transportation services.
(b) Permits for collection and transportation services are required for recyclable materials and other
materials collected for purposes of recycling, including construction and demolition (C&D)debris
separated at the point of collection for delivery to another location for processing for recycling.
Sec. 24-201.— Exemptions.
(a) Any person living within the City and hauling personal recyclable materials to a recycling facility from their
primary living residence is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section.
(b) Any person who collects for transportation recyclable materials no more than three(3)times per any year
period is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section but must register as exempt with the
permitting authority.
(c) The City is exempt from these permitting requirements when engaged in hauling recyclable materials
pursuant to Sec. 24-3 and 24-202.
Sec. 24-202.— Reclassification and disposal of recyclable materials.
(a) Recyclable materials containers containing a significant amount of contamination,as determined by the
City,will be considered municipal solid waste,and its collection may be considered a violation and subject
to the actions and penalties provided for in Sec. 24-209 of this chapter.The Director will make the final
determination of whether stored recyclable materials contain excessive contamination,which at the City's
determination,shall cause the reclassification of these materials from recyclable materials to solid waste,
thereby negating the ability of a service provider to transport this material within the City's jurisdiction
under its recycling vehicle service permit.
(b) The City has the authority to inspect the contents of any container located within the City's jurisdiction in
order to determine the material contents of the container, so as to ensure compliance with the
contamination requirements.
Sec. 24-203. Permit application.
(a) Any person engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable material from commercial operations
that is required to obtain a permit per Section 24-200 shall apply for a recyclable materials service permit
from the City.
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(b) A person,entity, or business engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable material from
commercial entities shall make application to the City on forms provided for that purpose and pay the fee
required by Sec. 24-204.The application shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name of the owner of the collection and transportation vehicle for use in recyclable
materials collection services located within the City.
(3) A description of the recyclable material to be transported.
(4) The location of the recycling facility to which the recyclable material will be transported,
including proof,when required by the Director that the applicant is legally authorized to dispose
of at the specified location.
(S) A description and the license number of any vehicles to be used in collecting and transporting the
recyclable material within the City.
(6) Any other information which is reasonably necessary to administer this section as determined by
the City.
(c) By acceptance of the permit,the permittee agrees to execute and comply with all requirements of the
vehicle service agreement,carry specific types and amounts of insurance,submit reports, and pay the
necessary fees by the specified due date.
Sec. 24-204.— Permitting fees.
(a) Application fees and vehicle service fees shall be paid at the time of submittal of the permit application.
The vehicle service fee schedule is found in the Utility Rate Ordinance.
(b) Vehicle service fees are non-transferable between vehicles and containers.
(c) All fees paid are non-refundable.
(d) The permit applicant must pay the required fees and meet all permit requirements prior to the issuance
of a permit.
Sec. 24-205.—Granting of permit.
(a) A permit provided for in Section 24-200 shall be granted only where the applicant has completed the
following:
(1) A service agreement form has been completed in full;
(2) The applicant has no unresolved violations of this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(d) The City reserves the right to revoke a granted permit at any time for failure to comply with this Chapter
or to protect the health and safety of the public.
(b) Any person whose permit is denied may:
(1) Resubmit a fully completed service agreement;
(2) Submit evidence that any violation with this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been resolved;or
(3) Make an appeal to the Director.
Sec. 24-206.— Permit compliance requirements.
(a) Recyclables service providers must maintain a valid permit.
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(b) Service providers must submit quarterly reports
(1) Reports are submitted by calendar quarter.
(2) Reports should be provided by physical or electronic submission to the Director.
(3) Reports shall contain:
i. Service provider's name,address, date,and quantity(weight or volume)of material
sent for diversion or disposal
ii. Name of facility where material was sent
iii. Name of facility where residuals were sent
(c) Incomplete reports will not be accepted for filing and will be returned.Such reports will be considered
untimely if not completed and returned within the deadline specified in subsection (4).
(d) Decals:
1. Decals issued by the City shall be placed in a visible location by the permittee(s)
upon all collection and transportation vehicles operating within the City.
2. Decals shall be current pursuant to the schedule in Section 24-208 and valid in
accordance with the requirements of this subsection.
3. Decals must be clearly legible.
Sec. 24-207.— Permitting effective date and renewal.
(a) Permits are issued and renewed annually beginning December 1 preceding the next calendar year during
which the permit will be effective.
(b) The permit's effective period is January 1 through December 31 of the same calendar year.
(c) Permit fees are not prorated.
(d) All permits, regardless of the date of issuance,will expire on December 31 of the year in which the permit
became effective.
(e) The application process shall be initiated,and fees shall be paid by November 15 for the upcoming
calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and processing of the application.
(f) Permittees currently permitted and choosing to reapply for a permit shall renew permits for the
upcoming calendar year by submitting a renewal application by November 15.
(g) All fees shall be paid with the renewal application.
(h) The timely submission of a complete renewal application and the relevant fees will suffice to authorize
the continuance of operations beyond December 31 until such time that the City makes a final
determination on the approval of a permit renewal application.
Sec. 24-208. - Reissuance of lost and damaged decals.
(a) In order to have a duplicate decal issued,the original applicant for a permit must provide all information
required in Section 24-203(b).
(b) Any applicant seeking a duplicate decal shall submit sufficient evidence of the damage to the decal.
(c) No fee will be imposed for a duplicate decal.
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Sec. 24-209.—Violations.
(a) The City may issue a "No Operations"declaration and assess all applicable permit violation fees from the
service provider if a service provider:
(1) Operates a vehicle within the City which has not been permitted;
(2) Operates any piece of equipment with an expired permit;
(3) Performs some other permit violation;or
(4) Does not make payment of the appropriate fees in a timely manner.
(b) Once a service provider has been issued a "No Operations" declaration from the City, all services to be
provided within the City are required to cease.
(c) Each day and act of illegal operations during a "No Operations" period is a separate violation; any person,
entity,or business engaged in the collection and transport of waste who violates the"No Operations"
requirement prior to receipt of a permit or during any suspension of a permit period may be charged by
the City an amount as established in the Utility Rate Ordinance per day for each day and act of violation of
this ordinance.
(d) Following the receipt of a "No Operations" declaration and prior to a service provider being reinstated to
legally operate within the jurisdiction of the City,the service provider must meet with the City staff to
update its application and service agreement. Once updated,the status of the permit will be determined.
The City may reinstate,decline to renew,or revoke the permit. If the City agrees to reinstate the permit,
the service provider must make payment of all monies owed to the City before the permit will be
reinstated.
Sec. 24-210.—24-299. —Reserved.
Article VII. POSSESSION OF OPEN GLASS CONTAINERS IN FRY STREET DISTRICT
Sec. 24-UW300. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this article,shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Fry Street District refers to the area as described in Zoning Ordinance No. 2000-045 as the Fry Street District.
The Fry Street District is generally bounded by Welch Street to the east,Oak Street to the North,Ave. B to the
northwest,Ave.A to the southwest, Mulberry Street to the southeast,and Hickory Street to the southwest,which
is depicted in Exhibit A* attached to Ordinance No. 2005-256 and made a part hereof by reference.
Glass container means any glass bottle or receptacle,closed or capable of being closed.
(Ord No 205 256,5 1,9 20 nCl
Nate(s) ***A cepy of Exhibit A can found in the city offices.
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Sec. 24-U4301. Prohibition of open glass containers.
(a) Prohibitions. No person shall possess within the Fry Street District upon or immediately adjacent to any right-
of-way,street,sidewalk, pedestrian way, or parking area, any glass container which is open or has been
previously opened except for use on the premises where the glass containers are acquired.
(b) Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, nothing in this section shall prohibit the
possession of the following glass containers in the Fry Street District:
(1) Baby bottles containing products for consumption by babies;
(2) Glass drug containers containing prescription drugs;
(3) Glass containers that are being transported in a trash bag directly to a trash or recycling container for
disposal or recycling purposes;
(4) Glass lined vacuum picnic containers or thermos bottles,and
(S) Any container as permitted by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Ann.28.10(b).
(Ord No. 2005 256 c 1,9 2G W
Sec. 24-302. Discretion of police officer.
Whenever any police officer shall, in the exercise of reasonable judgment,decide that the presence of any
person in any public place is causing or is likely to cause any of the conditions enumerated in subsection 24-101(a),
he may, if he deems it necessary for the preservation of public peace and safety,order that person to leave that
place and surrender the open glass container.Any person who shall refuse to leave or surrender an open glass
container after being ordered to do so by a police officer shall be in violation of this section.
(Ord No. 2005 256 c 1,9 20 W
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Subpart A-CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter 24 SOLID WASTE
Chapter 24 SOLID WASTE'
ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 24-1. Purpose.
The regulations of this chapter are adopted for the purpose of preserving and protecting the public health,safety,
and general welfare by requiring all persons in control of a property, including property owners,tenants,
occupants,and lessees,to secure and maintain containers and receptacles of sufficient size and material for the
deposit of garbage,trash, rubbish,and recyclable materials for collection and removal at regular intervals and to
maintain their premises free of accumulations thereof.Additionally,this chapter refers to what individuals or
entities may provide removal services in the City.
(Ord. No. 2005-256,§ 1,9-20-05)
Sec. 24-2. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Appliance a device or pieces of equipment designed to perform a task,typically a domestic one such as an
oven, refrigerator,etc.
Brush shrubs,tree limbs, and branches.
Bulky items any non-putrescible household item that will not fit inside a solid waste container when the lid
on the solid waste container is closed. Only items consistent with residential use,such as household furniture and
appliances;shall be considered bulky items.This term includes material that is part of routine household
maintenance but does not include construction,demolition,or remodeling materials or debris(see Construction
and demolition debris definition).
'Editor's note(s)-Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,adopted September 20, 2005, amended chapter 24 in its entirety to read
as herein set out. Former chapter 24,§§24-1-24-13, 24-41, 24-42, 24-66-24-71, 24-72-24-74, pertained
to similar provisions,and derived from §§ 12-1, 12-2, 12-4-12-6, 12-8, 12-9(b), (c), 12-10, 12-12, 12-14(a)-
(d), 12-15, 12-16(b),(c), 12-17(c), 12-17(e), (f), 12-18-(a),(b), 12-19-12-23 of the 1966 Code; Ord. No.89-
032, § I, 2-21-89; Ord. No.90-003, § I, 1-2-90; Ord. No 91-066, § I, III,V-VIII,4-30-91; Ord. No 98-299,§ I-
IV,9-15-98; Ord. No 00-042, § 1,2,2-1-00; Ord. No 00-045, §§ 1,3, 2-1-99.
Cross reference(s)-Disposal of manure, §6-15; housing generally,Ch. 15;junk dealers and dealers in secondhand
merchandise, § 16-26 et seq.; automotive wrecking and salvage yards, § 16-126 et seq.;grass and weeds
creating nuisances,§20-71 et seq.; littering generally, § 21-5; construction and building debris on streets, §
25-8; refuse and garbage handling in mobile home or recreational vehicle parks, §32-90; insect and rodent
control in mobile home and recreational vehicle parks,§32-91.
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The City the City of Denton.
Commercial any structure or building other than residential, including business structures, hotels, motels,
rooming houses or boardinghouses and structures containing five(5)or more dwelling units.
Construction and Demolition Debris or C&D waste resulting from construction or demolition projects,
regardless of the point of origin.This term includes all materials that are directly or indirectly by-products of
construction work, including remodeling,or that result from the demolition of any structures and may include, but
are not limited to, paper,cartons,gypsum board,wood, excelsior, rubber, and plastics.
Container any receptacle designed for the specific purpose to hold solid waste or recyclable materials,which
can be lifted or emptied manually or by use of a special vehicle.
Contamination non-program materials in any container set for recycling or diversion from ultimate disposal.
Decals an adhesive permit issued by the City and to be affixed to a vehicle for use in special waste and
recyclable materials collection and transportation services.
Director The City of Denton's Solid Waste Director who is the City official responsible for managing the
permitting and regulation of all waste and recycling services provided within the City.This definition includes the
director's authorized designee(s).
Excess accumulations any accumulation of MSW or recyclables or divertible material outside of the
container.This does not include residential yard waste, bulky items,or other waste specifically identified for
unique placement outside a traditional residential garbage or recycling container.
Hazardous waste as defined in the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act 42 U.S.C. 6901.
Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)solid waste resulting from or incidental to residential, municipal, commercial,
institutional, and recreational activities, including garbage, rubbish,ashes,street cleanings,construction and
demolition materials, not separated at the point of collection for delivery to another location for processing for
reuse,and all other solid waste other than special wastes and recyclable materials. Owner any person or entity
shown as the property owner on the latest property tax assessment rolls or any person having any legal or
equitable interest in the property, including any agent who is responsible for managing, leasing,or operating the
property including any tenant or occupant.
Pay bag a bag sold by the City or its designee to customers for additional material to be collected outside of
their normal carted collection.A pre-paid additional waste solution.
Private containers are containers-used,or intended for use,in disposal or collection of MSW or recyclable
materials and that are not issued by the City or permitted consistent with Section 24-72.—Annual permit required
for special waste and recyclables haulers and include, but are not limited to, roll-off containers and self-contained
compactors.
Putrescible waste waste that is capable of being decomposed by micro-organisms with sufficient rapidity as
to cause nuisances because of odors,gases,or other offensive conditions,and include materials such as food
wastes,offal,and dead animals.
Program materials recyclable materials as defined in this Chapter.
Recyclable materials materials defined by the contract between the City of Denton and any contracted
recycling processor that are not special waste and have been separated from other waste at the point of collection
for delivery to another location for processing and reuse.These materials include paper,cardboard, plastics
containers displaying a resin identification number(RIN)of 1 through 7,steel and aluminum cans, and glass
bottles.
Residential a structure, house or building occupied as a dwelling only, and which contains no more than four
(4)dwelling units.
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Residential garbage consists of all normal household waste that fits in the garbage containers issued to said
customer.
Solid waste consistent with 30 TAC 330.3,garbage, rubbish, refuse, sludge from a wastewater treatment
plant,water supply treatment plant,or air pollution control facility,and other discarded material, including solid,
liquid,semi-solid,or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, municipal,commercial, mining,and
agricultural operations and from community and institutional activities.
Special waste as defined in 30 TAC 330.3.
Utility Rate Ordinance the ordinance adopted annually by the City Council that establishes the utility rate
schedule.
Unsafe materials Any material or matter deemed by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality(TCEQ),
the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),the State Department of Health,or any other federal,state,or local
governmental agency to be unsuitable or detrimental to the environment or human health when disposed of in
the type of sanitary landfill operated by the City.
Unauthorized container a container used or intended for use in the disposal or collection of MSW or
recyclable materials that is not issued by the City of Denton Solid Waste Department or one that has not been
permitted for use within the City limits.
Valet Service special,specific,collection service provided to areas with limited space for standard dumpster
collection service as identified by the Director.
Vehicle any wheeled device designed mainly for the conveyance or transportation of persons or property.
This definition includes cars,trucks,tractors,and trailers.
Vehicle service fee the fee associated with permitting each vehicle for use in the collection and
transportation of special waste or recyclable materials.
Vehicle service permit the permit required by the City for vehicles for use in special waste and recyclable
materials collection and transportation services.
Waste manifest a document wherein the service provider must record collection points and the location of
disposal of special waste, recyclable materials,and other waste as required by state and federal law and as defined
by the City from time to time,such as a bill of lading.
Yard waste vegetative or organic material produced from the care and maintenance of landscaped areas,
gardens,and lawns.This includes weeds, leaves,grass clippings, dead flowers and plants, brush, pruned branches
and stems, roots,or wood shavings that can be bagged in brown paper(kraft) bags or in a City designated yard
waste container.
(Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,9-20-05)
Cross reference(s)—Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 24-3. The City is the exclusive provider for municipal solid waste services.
The City's solid waste department shall be the exclusive provider of municipal solid waste collection and
disposal services for all premises within the City.Any other person or entity is prohibited from providing municipal
solid waste collection or disposal services to any person or entity for compensation or other benefit within the city,
or to make use of the public streets for that purpose, except as expressly provided for in this chapter. No prior
notice of violation shall be required for violation of this section.
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(Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,9-20-05)
Sec. 24.4. —Administration and enforcement.
(a) All officials duly authorized, including but not limited to peace officers of the State, and those authorized
by statute to issue citations, notice of violations,or summons for Class C criminal misdemeanors, may
assist the City in enforcement of this chapter.
(b) Additionally,the Director, at his discretion, may designate trained personnel to issue notices of violation
and to make accompanying affidavits to support prosecution as part of the City's ongoing efforts to
regulate and manage wastes for the benefit of the public health,safety and welfare, in coordination with
the office of the City Attorney,the municipal courts,the police department,the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality and any agencies with jurisdictional interest in solid waste regulation and
management.
(c) A violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) Notification of violation (NOV).When the Director finds that an owner or service provider has violated,or
continues to violate,any provision of this chapter,the Director may issue a written notice of violation.
1. The NOV may establish a specified number of days to respond or comply with the violations
stated in the NOV.
2. Issuance of a NOV is not required prior to any legal enforcement action taken against a property,
owner,or service provider.
3. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the Director to take action to abate a violation
that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety,without first issuing a notice of
violation.
4. A NOV issued under this article shall be in writing and served in person or sent out through
regular mail to the address on the owner or service provider.
(e) Administrative Orders.When the Director finds that an owner or service provider has violated,or
continues to violate,any provision of this chapter the Director may issue an Administrative Order to an
owner or service provider requiring compliance within a specified time.
1. If the owner or service provider does not comply within the time provided in the Order,solid
waste and recycling services may be terminated.
2. Compliance orders may include requirements imposed by other ordinances,and state or federal
law,to address noncompliance, including compliance with elements of the Denton Development
Code as it applies to Solid Waste.
3. A compliance order does not extend the deadline for compliance established in a NOV, nor does
a compliance order relieve the owner or service provider of liability for any violation,including
any continuing violation.
4. Issuance of a compliance order shall not be a bar against,or a prerequisite for,taking any other
action against the owner or service provider.
5. Any Order issued under this article shall be in writing and served in person or by registered or
certified mail on the owner,service provider, record user or users of the solid waste service,or
other persons determined to be responsible for such violation.
(f) Upon issuance of an Administrative Order to any person,the owner or service provider must:
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1. Immediately comply with all requirements; and
2. Take such appropriate remedial or preventive action, including halting operations,as may be
needed to properly address a violation or to prevent future violations
(g) Appeals.Any person may appeal an order of the Director by filing a written notice of appeal with the City
Manager or designee on forms provided by the solid waste administration office.Such notice of appeal
shall be filed within fifteen (15)days of service of the order.
The remedies provided for in this article are not exclusive.The Director may take any,all,or any combination of
the actions described in this ordinance,or as provided for in other law,against a noncompliant owner or service
provider.
Sec. 24.5. — Landfill Use
The amounts to be paid for the use of the City's landfill site shall be the amounts established in the
Utility Rate Ordinance or a City Council approved contract.
All persons using the landfill will abide by the posted landfill rules,follow any directions given by
landfill staff, and conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner.
(1) Rules shall be posted at the landfill as follows:
"City of Denton Landfill Facility Rules
All vehicles that enter the City of Denton landfill must obey the following rules and procedures.These rules are in
place to provide a safe and efficient environment for our employees and our customers.
1. All individuals enter the landfill at their own risk.
2. Scavenging material is strictly prohibited.
3. No Smoking on Landfill property.
4. Customers must present a valid,government issued ID at the weigh station.
5. The minimum charge applies to each individual load of chargeable waste material crossing the scales.
6. All loads entering landfill property, consistent with State and local laws, must be secured with a tarpaulin
(tarp), net, or other means to properly secure the load and prevent litter. Unsecured or improperly secured
loads will be subject to a surcharge.
7. All coverings shall remain in place and secure, including turnbuckles on commercial vehicles, until the
vehicle has arrived at the unloading area. (coverings may be requested to be removed at another area for
inspection).
8. Posted speed limits must be followed at all times. The Maximum Landfill Speed Limit is 15 MPH.
9. The unloading of unauthorized wastes is prohibited. Incoming loads may be inspected on a random basis.
Landfill staff will determine if prohibited items or materials are present. Landfill personnel shall have the
authority to reject unauthorized loads and have unauthorized material removed by the transporter or
assess appropriate surcharges.
10 Vehicles entering the landfill weighing over 14,000 lbs. must have tow hooks, cables, or an accessible fixed
point available to pull the vehicle if needed.
11. All pets must remain inside the vehicle at all times.
12. Children under the age of 16 must remain inside the vehicle at all times.
13. Yield the right-of-way to all landfill equipment.
14. Users of the landfill are required to follow all directions given by landfill staff.
14. Customers must always stay within ten (10)feet of their vehicle while in the unloading zone.
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15. Drivers must unload at the location identified by working face personnel and follow posted separation
distances between trucks when backing into their spot.
16. There will be no horseplay,fighting,or verbal attacks or abuse allowed at the City of Denton Landfill. Report
any issues to the site management."
The Director reserves the right to refuse service or revoke landfill use privileges for any person that
endangers other customers or employees, engages in physical or verbal abuse, or knowingly
disposes of materials in the incorrect disposal area.
Sec. 24-6. Disposal of garbage,trash or rubbish only in authorized locations.
(a) Garbage,trash or rubbish must be placed in this chapter or as otherwise expressly authorized by the City.
(b) No person shall place any solid waste, bulky items,or any other material in,on, or next to the solid waste
container of another, unless authorized to do so by the person or persons who pay the charge for the solid
waste collection service.
(Ord. No. 2005-256, § 1,9-20-05)
State law reference(s)—Water quality standards,V.T.C.A.,Water Code§26.124.
Sec. 24-7. Containers for municipal solid waste and recyclable materials.
(a) Every owner shall obtain containers of sufficient size and number to hold the municipal solid waste and
recyclable materials which accumulate on the premises,commercial accounts may retain non-City
recycling or diversion services provided they conform to the other provisions of this chapter.The City may
require certain levels of service to be provided based upon historical documentation from similar
developments or on actual volumes of MSW and recyclables.Any property in the City that has any active
residential utility service,or commercial utility service and issued a certificate of occupancy must also
have solid waste service, as well.
(b) Customers are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their issued containers.
(c) All commercial containers and enclosures shall comply with the Denton Development Code section 7.12,
as amended.
(d) All solid waste must be placed solid waste in a manner that allows the lid of the solid waste or recycling
container to be and remain closed with all the material contained completely within the container.
(e) The contents of municipal solid waste receptacles shall be secured in a manner to prevent trash or any
other material from escaping the receptacle, including by being blown or spilled due to exposure from
weather elements or animals.
(f) The contents of the recyclable materials container shall be secured in a manner to prevent recyclables or
any other material from escaping the receptacle, including by being blown or spilled due to exposure from
weather elements or animals.
(g) Recyclable materials shall be placed directly in the recyclable materials container without bagging the
materials when a City of Denton container is used.
(h) Only program materials shall be placed in the recyclable material container when a City of Denton
container is used.
(i) The City may refuse to collect a container set out for collection that the City determines does not comply
with this section.
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Sec. 24-8. Prohibited materials and regulations.
(a) Unsafe material is prohibited in the City landfill.
(b) Unsafe material shall be disposed of in the manner provided for by law or agency regulation.
(c) The owner and the party or parties generating unsafe material are responsible, including for the costs,for
the collection,transportation,and disposal of the unsafe material.
(d) Unsafe material may not be placed for collection by the City.
(e) Unsafe material shall not be delivered to or disposed of at the City of Denton's landfill.
(f) No person shall deposit into any container serviced by the solid waste and recycling department any
special waste.The solid waste and recycling department shall refuse to collect,transport or dispose of
special or hazardous waste or any other garbage, rubbish,trash,or other solid waste that does not
comply with this chapter.
(g) Only program materials shall be deposited in containers at City recycling drop sites.
(h) Special waste shall be collected, removed,and disposed of only by an authorized private hauler.
(i) Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)containing putrescibles shall be collected,at least once per week.
(j) Any person collecting,transporting,or disposing of special or hazardous waste must obtain a permit
issued pursuant to Article V of this chapter prior to such collection,transport,or disposal.
Sec. 24-9. Municipal solid waste to be drained.
(a) All municipal solid waste mixed with water or other liquids shall be drained before being placed in the
receptacle.
(b) The resultant liquids shall be disposed of in an acceptable manner.
Sec. 24-10. Preparation of yard waste, tree limbs and cuttings.
(a) Tree limbs,shrubs and hedge cuttings shall:
(1) not exceed four(4)feet in length
(2) Be stacked neatly
(3) Be placed so that one(1)cut end faces toward the street at the curb line
(4) be placed in a manner that will not block or otherwise impede the
sidewalk.
(b) No single piece shall weigh more than fifty(50) pounds.
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(c) Yard waste consisting of small pieces,small cuttings and small loose material placed for collection shall be
placed in approved kraft bags or City-issued container(s)
(d) The City may refuse to collect brush or yard waste not placed for collection as provided in this section.
(e) Charges for the collection of brush and yard waste shall be provided in the published Utility Rate
Ordinance.
(b)
Sec. 24-11. Heavy or excess accumulations.
Bulk or large quantities of MSW or construction and demolition debris in excess of four(4)cubic yards will not be
collected via weekly curbside collection. Individuals needing collection of MSW or construction and demolition
debris may contract with the City of Denton to provide a temporary container to dispose of the materials in an
alternate manner, haul the material to the landfill themselves, or if the material is recyclable or divertible,contract
with a third party vendor to haul the material to a recycle or re-use center.
Secs. 24-12-24-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE 11. RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION SERVICE
Sec. 24-41. Residential solid waste services required.
Any owner of any residential premises in the City is required to sign up for and maintain bundled solid waste and
recycling service from the City of Denton and must have their municipal solid waste regularly removed by the City.
If any utility service is active at a premises,then solid waste service must also be active regardless of occupancy
status.
Sec. 24-42. Charges for residential service.
The charge for collecting municipal solid waste from each residential dwelling unit shall be provided in the Utility
Rate Ordinance,as amended.
Sec. 24-43. Residential collection service.
(a) All residential containers must be placed at the curbside at a time and in a manner specified by the
Director.
(b) Residential garbage, recyclable materials, pay bags, bulk items, brush,or yard waste may not be placed at
the curb earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled collection day.
(c) Containers must be placed for collection prior to 7:00 a.m.on scheduled collection day.
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(d) Containers shall be placed in the street with the wheels resting against the curb,or edge of the street,
with the lid opening towards the street and the lid hinge facing away from the street.
(f) Containers shall be placed a minimum of four(4)feet away from any mailbox,vehicle,container,or
another obstacle.
(g) Bulk items, kraft bags, pay bags, brush,or yard waste must also be placed at least four(4)feet away from
any mailbox,vehicle, container,or another obstacle.
(h) Only garbage,yard waste,or recyclable materials container(s) authorized by the City will be serviced by
the City. No other containers, boxes,or bags placed at the collection site will be collected except as
defined by the City.
(i) All garbage,yard waste,and recyclable materials containers shall securely contain,with lids closed, all
contents and must be capable of being collected without spillage. Residential garbage and recyclable
materials determined by the City to not be properly contained shall not be collected.
(j) Customers whose garbage or recyclables were not collected due to failure to comply with this chapter
shall not be collected until the next regularly scheduled collection service.
(k) Garbage,yard waste,or recyclable materials storage containers and residential garbage,yard waste,
recyclables,or any other unaccepted materials not collected shall be removed from collection point by
the customer no later than 8:00 a.m.on the day following the scheduled collection day.
(1) Upon removal from the curb, unaccepted materials,garbage, recycle,and yard waste containers shall be
stored in as inconspicuous a location as possible,such as:
(1) In a garage;
(2) In an outdoor storage building;
(3) On the side of a structure on the property; or
(4) At the back of a structure on the property.
At no point shall a garbage, recycling, or yard waste storage container or unaccepted waste or recyclables be
stored in public view or remain in public view in the front yard, on the front porch,or in front of the main structure
on the property, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
(m) Customers may submit an application for special collection services,Service Assistance Program,to have
their container(s)serviced at the point of container storage if the customer is unable to place the
container at the collection point as required by this section.
(n) The monthly rate for the Service Assistance Program is the same rate charged to residential customers
with similar-sized containers.
(o) An application for the Service Assistance Program must be signed by a healthcare provider.
(p) Households that receive the Service Assistance Program cannot contain a member that is physically able
to place the containers at the collection point.
(q) Applications for the Service Assistance Program shall be subject to renewal every two(2)years from the
date of special service initiation.
(r) The Director may make reasonable exceptions to the foregoing location requirements,as needed, upon
request of the customer,to accommodate unique circumstances.
Sec. 24-44. —Weight limitations of residential containers.
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The contents of any residential garbage,yard waste,or recycle container shall not exceed 250 pounds.
Secs. 24-45-24-65. Reserved.
ARTICLE 111. COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE
Sec. 24-66. Commercial solid waste services required.
(a) Every owner any commercial property not eligible to receive residential solid waste collection services
shall set up service for solid waste and recycling collection from the City, except as otherwise expressly
provided for in this chapter.
(b) Solid waste must be scheduled for collection a minimum of once weekly.
(c) Recyclables must be scheduled for collection a minimum of once every two weeks provided container
volume is appropriate to support this level of service
(d) Other commercial waste collection and disposal services not provided for in this chapter shall be provided
only upon approval of the services by the Director.
Sec. 24-67. Charges for commercial service.
(a)The charge for commercial service shall be in an amount established by the Utility Rate Ordinance.
(b)The service charge for other commercial waste collection and disposal services shall be in the amounts
established in the Utility Rate Ordinance.
Sec. 24-68. —General solid waste and recycling service responsibilities.
(a) All persons utilizing City containers at commercial facilities shall provide,at their expense,an enclosure of
adequate size and materials as specified in the Denton Development Code section 7.12,as amended.
(b) Any other items stored within solid waste or recycling enclosures must not obstruct, impair or otherwise
interfere with the City's ability to service City-provided containers therein.
(c) If a container is unable to be serviced due to being contaminated,overfilled, blocked,or otherwise
obstructed,an inaccessible fee may be assessed consistent with the published Utility Rate Ordinance.
(d) The customer is required to remove any and all contamination,overflowing material,or obstructing items
and call to request return service,at a rate established by the Utility ate Ordinance,or wait until their next
scheduled service to be emptied. If this is a municipal solid waste container the follow-up collection must
occur within one(1)week.
Sec. 24-69. —Containers furnished by the City for commercial use.
(a) The Director may locate and place solid waste containers for use by commercial facilities in accordance
with the waste storage needs of the individual facility.All facilities for which containers are so provided by
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the City shall place all garbage and waste materials in such container(s)and shall not place waste in any
containers except those designated by the Director. It shall be unlawful for any person using such
containers to leave the lid open after placing refuse material therein.
(b) Where more than one(1)commercial establishment uses the same container,the charges shall be
prorated according to use, but in no case shall the total be less than an amount established by the City
Council and on file in the office of the City Secretary.
(c) Only City issued containers will be serviced unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
Sec 24-70.—Compactor service.
(a) Customers may provide their own compactor provided it meets the criteria set forth in the Denton
Development Code and is compatible with the City's collection vehicles.
(b) Customers requesting any new compactor service shall first request a site visit from the City of Denton
Solid Waste and Recycling Department to verify serviceability and adherence to the design criteria set
forth in the Denton Development Code section 7.12,as amended.
(c) Any compactor used for municipal solid waste must be scheduled for collection at a minimum of once per
week.
(d) If a compactor is unable to be serviced due to being overfilled, blocked or any other obstruction,an
inaccessible fee may be assessed consistent with the Utility Rate Ordinance.The customer is required to
remove the excess waste or other obstructions prior to requesting return service.
(e) The rate for such service in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall apply.
(f) The customer may wait until the next scheduled service for collection,except the collection of a container
having any municipal solid waste must occur within one(1)week of the previous collection.
(g) The customer is responsible for all maintenance and repair of customer-owned compactors. Required
repairs must be made in a timely manner. If the Director determines that either a compactor or its power
unit are not functioning in a safe manner,the customer may be required to retain an alternate container,
at the customer's expense,to handle waste material until the compactor is repaired.
Sec. 24-71.—Valet service.
(a) Valet service shall be provided to areas of the City as identified by the Director.Customers in designated
areas may not opt out of valet service.
(b) Valet service level tiers will be set by the Director.
(c) The rate for valet service in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall apply.
(d) Large or bulky items must be called in for collection.
(e) Contaminated containers will not be collected.The contaminating items shall be removed by the owner
for the container to be serviced.
Sec. 24-72. —Annual permit required for special waste and recyclables haulers.
No person shall collect or remove for compensation any special waste or recyclables from any property within the
City without first obtaining a special waste hauler or recyclable materials hauler's permit from the City in
accordance with Articles V and VI of the chapter.
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Secs. 24-73-24-89. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV- COMMERCIAL DIVERSIONARY PRACTICES
Sec. 24-90.—Applicability.
This article applies to all commercial properties in the City's zoning jurisdiction.
Sec. 24-91. —Services required.
(a) The owner of any commercial properties in the City must actively engage in on-site recycling material
diversion program.Commercial properties must,at a minimum, provide availability to the residents and
employees of these properties the ability to recycle paper,cardboard,glass, aluminum and steel cans, and
plastics.The nature of the recycling or diversion practiced must be reported in a "Diversion Plan"as
described in this chapter.Commercial recycling and organics services must be provided by a permitted
hauler(see Article VI of this chapter)or the City of Denton Solid Waste and Recycling Department.
(b) This Article will be phased in for all commercial properties between January 1, 2024 through June 1, 2024.
Sec. 24-92.— Reporting requirements.
(a) The owner of every commercial property shall submit a Diversion Plan to the City that complies with this
Section no later than the close of business of the first business day of October of each year in a form
required by the City.
(b) No new certificate or occupancy shall be issued without the submission of a Diversion Plan that complies
with this Section.
(c) A Diversion Plan must:
i. Be in a form prescribed by the Director;
ii. List materials to be diverted;
iii. State the name and contact information of the individual responsible for the Diversion
Plan;
iv. State the name and contact information for any diversionary service(s) being utilized;
v. State the size and description of the diversionary container(s);
vi. State the frequency of the collection of the container(s);
vii. Plans to educate tenants or employees regarding the Diversionary Plan and how to
participate including the following information:
a. Location of diversionary containers;
b. Types of materials accepted;
c. Information related to the use of proper recycling practices that will be
implemented,such as emptying and rinsing plastic bottles,ensuring paper and
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cardboard products are not wet,and that cardboard boxes are broken down
before being placed in the recycling container;
d. Onsite contact information to report overflowing recycling containers or
contamination;
e. Provide information to individual participants such as employees or tenants
on how to report waste or recycling problems to the City of Denton;
viii. The owner must include additional information or documentation as required by the
Director at the time of submission of the Diversion Plan to verify compliance with this
Section.
Sec. 24-93.— Notice of change.
(a) The owner of a commercial property shall notify the Director of any change in the Diversion Plan.
(b) The owner of a commercial property shall notify the Director of any change in service provider for the
collection of diversionary materials.
Sec. 24-94.— Education.
(a) The individual named in (c)(3)of Section 24-92 of this Chapter shall provide recycling or diversion
information and instructions in accordance with the rules adopted by the Director to:
(1) All tenants and employees on site of the premises annually;
(2) A new employee or tenant no later than the 30th day after the tenant occupies or the
employee begins work at the premises; and
(3) All employees or tenants within 30 days after a substantive change in the diversionary service
offered at the premises.
(b) All information and documentation, including signage, required to be provided to persons or posted as
public information under this article shall be written in English and Spanish and include universal symbols
as adopted by the Director.
(c) Each container designated or used for collection or transport of recyclable or organic materials shall be
affixed with a sign that includes:
(2) The type of materials accepted written in English and Spanish; and
(3) The term "Recycling"or"Compostables"or"Organics",as appropriate.
Sec. 24-95. —24-99.— Reserved.
Article V. —SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
PERMIT
Sec. 24-100. — Permit required.
Any person engaged in the collection and transport of special waste within the City must possess a current and
valid permit issued by the City prior to providing collection and transportation services for special waste.
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Sec. 24-101. — Exemptions.
(a) The following are exempt from the permit requirements in Section 24-100.
(1) Any person living within the City and hauling personal materials,wastes, or other materials from
their primary residence is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section.
(2) Any person who transports special waste no more than three(3)times per any year period.
(3) Any Liquid Waste Transporter permitted under the City of Denton -Code of Ordinances,Chapter
26, Division 3,as amended.
(b) The Director may request documentation (i.e. trip tickets, bills of lading,etc.)to ensure compliance with
this section.
Sec. 24-102. — Permit application.
(a) Any person engaged in the collection and transportation of special waste that is required to obtain a
permit per Section 24-100 shall apply for a permit from the City in a manner required by the City and pay
the required fee.
(b) The application will include:
(2) The name and business address of the applicant;
(3) The name of the owner of all collection and transportation vehicles that will be used in special
waste collection services located within the City;
(4) A description of the special waste that will be hauled by the applicant;
(5) The location where the special waste will be disposed of, including documentation sufficient to
show the applicant is legally authorized to dispose at the specified location(s);
(6) A description and the license number of all vehicles to be used in collecting and transporting the
special waste within the City; and
(7) Any other information which is reasonably necessary to administer this section as determined by
the City.
(c) By acceptance of the permit,the permittee agrees to comply with all requirements of the service
agreement,carry specific types and amounts of insurance,submit reports,and pay necessary fees by the
specified due dates.
Sec. 24-103. — Permitting fees.
(a) Application fees shall be paid at the time the application is submitted to the City.
(b) Vehicle service fees established in the Utility Rate Ordinance shall be paid no later than the due date on
the invoice sent by the City.
(c) Vehicle service fees are non-transferable between vehicles.
(d) All fees are non-refundable, including in the event no permit is obtained.
Sec. 24-104. —Granting, denial, and revocation of a permit.
(a) A permit provided for in Section 24-100 shall be granted only where the applicant has completed the
following:
(1) A service agreement form has been completed in full;
(2) The applicant has no unresolved violations of this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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(b) The City reserves the right to revoke a granted permit at any time for failure to comply with this Chapter
or to protect the health and safety of the public.
(c) Any person whose permit is denied may:
(1) Resubmit a fully completed service agreement;
(2) Submit evidence that any violation with this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been resolved;or
(3) Make an appeal to the Director.
Sec. 24-105.—Vehicle service permit compliance requirements.
(a) Special waste haulers must maintain a valid permit.
(b) Permitted special waste service providers must submit quarterly reports:
(1) Reports are to be submitted quarterly on the first business days of October,January,April,and
July;
(2) Reports should be provided by physical or electronic submission to the Director;
(3) Reports shall contain:
i. Hauler name,address,date,and quantity of material sent for diversion or disposal
ii. Name of facility where material was sent
(4) To be timely submitted,the report must be received by the City within twenty(20)calendar days
of the end of the quarter.
(5) Incomplete reports will not be accepted for filing and will be returned.Such reports will be
considered untimely if not completed and returned within the deadline specified in subsection
(4).
(c) Decals:
(1) Decals issued by the City shall be placed in a visible location by the permittee(s) upon each
collection and transportation vehicle operating within the City;
(2) Decals shall be current pursuant to the schedule in Section 24-107 and valid in accordance with
the requirements of this subsection;
(3) Decals must be clearly legible.
(d) Waste manifests. For permitted haulers requiring waste manifests,the maintenance of these manifests by
the permittee is a condition of compliance.All records may be reviewed by the City at the request of the
Director for a duration of up to three(3)years.
Sec. 24-106. — Permitting effective date and renewal.
(a) Permits are issued and renewed annually beginning December 1 preceding the next calendar year during
which the permit will be effective.
(b) The permit's effective period is January 1 through December 31 of the same calendar year.
(c) Permit fees are not prorated.
(d) All permits, regardless of the date of issuance,will expire on December 31 of the year in which the permit
became effective.
(e) The application process shall be initiated, and fees shall be paid by November 15 for the upcoming
calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and processing of the application.
(f) Permittees currently permitted and choosing to reapply for a permit shall renew permits for the
upcoming calendar year by submitting a renewal application by November 15.
(g) All fees shall be paid with the submission of a renewal application.
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(h) The timely submission of a complete renewal application and the relevant fees will suffice to authorize
the continuance of operations beyond December 31 until such time that the City makes a final
determination on the approval of a permit renewal application.
Sec. 24-107. — Reissuance of lost and damaged decals.
(a) In order to have a duplicate decal issued,the original applicant for a permit must provide all information
required in Section 24-102(b).
(b) Any applicant for a duplicate decal shall submit sufficient evidence of the damage to the decal.
(c) No fees will be imposed for a duplicate decal.
Sec. 24-108. —Violations.
(a) The City may issue a "No Operations"declaration and assess all applicable permit violation fees from the
service provider if a service provider:
(1) Performs collections or transports special waste in a vehicle within the City which has not been
permitted;
(2) Performs collections or transports special waste in any vehicle with an expired permit;
(3) Performs some other permit violation; or
(4) Does not make payment of the appropriate fees in a timely manner.
(b) Once a service provider has been issued a "No Operations"declaration from the City,all services to be
provided within the City are required to cease.
(c) Each day and act of illegal operations during a "No Operations" period is a separate violation; any person,
entity,or business engaged in the collection and transport of waste who violates the"No Operations"
requirement prior to receipt of a permit or during any suspension of a permit period may be charged by
the City an amount as established in the Utility Rate Ordinance per day for each day and act of violation of
this ordinance.
(d) Following the receipt of a "No Operations" declaration and prior to a service provider being reinstated to
legally operate within the jurisdiction of the City,the service provider must meet with the City staff to
update its application and service agreement. Once updated,the status of the permit will be determined.
The City may reinstate, decline to renew, or revoke the permit. If the City agrees to reinstate the permit,
the service provider must make payment of all monies owed to the City before the permit will be
reinstated.
Sec. 24-109. —24-199.— Reserved.
Article VI. — COMMERCIAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AND
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PERMIT
Sec. 24-200. — Permit required.
(a) Any service provider engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable materials from commercial
entities and operating within the City must possess a current and valid permit issued by the City prior to
providing waste collection and transportation services.
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(b) Permits for collection and transportation services are required for recyclable materials and other
materials collected for purposes of recycling, including construction and demolition (C&D)debris
separated at the point of collection for delivery to another location for processing for recycling.
Sec. 24-201. — Exemptions.
(a) Any person living within the City and hauling personal recyclable materials to a recycling facility from their
primary living residence is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section.
(b) Any person who collects for transportation recyclable materials no more than three(3)times per any year
period is exempt from the permitting requirements of this section but must register as exempt with the
permitting authority.
(c) The City is exempt from these permitting requirements when engaged in hauling recyclable materials
pursuant to Sec. 24-3 and 24-202.
Sec. 24-202. — Reclassification and disposal of recyclable materials.
(a) Recyclable materials containers containing a significant amount of contamination, as determined by the
City,will be considered municipal solid waste,and its collection may be considered a violation and subject
to the actions and penalties provided for in Sec. 24-209 of this chapter.The Director will make the final
determination of whether stored recyclable materials contain excessive contamination,which at the City's
determination,shall cause the reclassification of these materials from recyclable materials to solid waste,
thereby negating the ability of a service provider to transport this material within the City's jurisdiction
under its recycling vehicle service permit.
(b) The City has the authority to inspect the contents of any container located within the City's jurisdiction in
order to determine the material contents of the container, so as to ensure compliance with the
contamination requirements.
Sec. 24-203. Permit application.
(a) Any person engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable material from commercial operations
that is required to obtain a permit per Section 24-200 shall apply for a recyclable materials service permit
from the City.
(b) A person, entity,or business engaged in the collection and transport of recyclable material from
commercial entities shall make application to the City on forms provided for that purpose and pay the fee
required by Sec.24-204.The application shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name of the owner of the collection and transportation vehicle for use in recyclable
materials collection services located within the City.
(3) A description of the recyclable material to be transported.
(4) The location of the recycling facility to which the recyclable material will be transported,
including proof,when required by the Director that the applicant is legally authorized to dispose
of at the specified location.
(5) A description and the license number of any vehicles to be used in collecting and transporting the
recyclable material within the City.
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(6) Any other information which is reasonably necessary to administer this section as determined by
the City.
(c) By acceptance of the permit,the permittee agrees to execute and comply with all requirements of the
vehicle service agreement,carry specific types and amounts of insurance,submit reports,and pay the
necessary fees by the specified due date.
Sec. 24-204. — Permitting fees.
(a) Application fees and vehicle service fees shall be paid at the time of submittal of the permit application.
The vehicle service fee schedule is found in the Utility Rate Ordinance.
(b) Vehicle service fees are non-transferable between vehicles and containers.
(c) All fees paid are non-refundable.
(d) The permit applicant must pay the required fees and meet all permit requirements prior to the issuance
of a permit.
Sec. 24-205. —Granting of permit.
(a) A permit provided for in Section 24-200 shall be granted only where the applicant has completed the
following:
(1) A service agreement form has been completed in full;
(2) The applicant has no unresolved violations of this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(d) The City reserves the right to revoke a granted permit at any time for failure to comply with this Chapter
or to protect the health and safety of the public.
(b) Any person whose permit is denied may:
(1) Resubmit a fully completed service agreement;
(2) Submit evidence that any violation with this Chapter 24,Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been resolved; or
(3) Make an appeal to the Director.
Sec. 24-206. — Permit compliance requirements.
(a) Recyclables service providers must maintain a valid permit.
(b) Service providers must submit quarterly reports
(1) Reports are submitted by calendar quarter.
(2) Reports should be provided by physical or electronic submission to the Director.
(3) Reports shall contain:
i. Service provider's name, address,date, and quantity(weight or volume)of material
sent for diversion or disposal
ii. Name of facility where material was sent
iii. Name of facility where residuals were sent
(c) Incomplete reports will not be accepted for filing and will be returned.Such reports will be considered
untimely if not completed and returned within the deadline specified in subsection(4).
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(d) Decals:
1. Decals issued by the City shall be placed in a visible location by the permittee(s)
upon all collection and transportation vehicles operating within the City.
2. Decals shall be current pursuant to the schedule in Section 24-208 and valid in
accordance with the requirements of this subsection.
3. Decals must be clearly legible.
Sec. 24-207.— Permitting effective date and renewal.
(a) Permits are issued and renewed annually beginning December 1 preceding the next calendar year during
which the permit will be effective.
(b) The permit's effective period is January 1 through December 31 of the same calendar year.
(c) Permit fees are not prorated.
(d) All permits, regardless of the date of issuance,will expire on December 31 of the year in which the permit
became effective.
(e) The application process shall be initiated, and fees shall be paid by November 15 for the upcoming
calendar year so that adequate time is available for review and processing of the application.
(f) Permittees currently permitted and choosing to reapply for a permit shall renew permits for the
upcoming calendar year by submitting a renewal application by November 15.
(g) All fees shall be paid with the renewal application.
(h) The timely submission of a complete renewal application and the relevant fees will suffice to authorize
the continuance of operations beyond December 31 until such time that the City makes a final
determination on the approval of a permit renewal application.
Sec. 24-208. - Reissuance of lost and damaged decals.
(a) In order to have a duplicate decal issued,the original applicant for a permit must provide all information
required in Section 24-203(b).
(b) Any applicant seeking a duplicate decal shall submit sufficient evidence of the damage to the decal.
(c) No fee will be imposed for a duplicate decal.
Sec. 24-209.—Violations.
(a) The City may issue a "No Operations"declaration and assess all applicable permit violation fees from the
service provider if a service provider:
(1) Operates a vehicle within the City which has not been permitted;
(2) Operates any piece of equipment with an expired permit;
(3) Performs some other permit violation; or
(4) Does not make payment of the appropriate fees in a timely manner.
(b) Once a service provider has been issued a "No Operations"declaration from the City,all services to be
provided within the City are required to cease.
(c) Each day and act of illegal operations during a "No Operations" period is a separate violation;any person,
entity,or business engaged in the collection and transport of waste who violates the"No Operations"
requirement prior to receipt of a permit or during any suspension of a permit period may be charged by
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the City an amount as established in the Utility Rate Ordinance per day for each day and act of violation of
this ordinance.
(d) Following the receipt of a "No Operations" declaration and prior to a service provider being reinstated to
legally operate within the jurisdiction of the City,the service provider must meet with the City staff to
update its application and service agreement. Once updated,the status of the permit will be determined.
The City may reinstate, decline to renew,or revoke the permit. If the City agrees to reinstate the permit,
the service provider must make payment of all monies owed to the City before the permit will be
reinstated.
Sec. 24-210. —24-299.— Reserved.
Article VII. POSSESSION OF OPEN GLASS CONTAINERS IN FRY STREET DISTRICT
Sec. 24-300. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this article,shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in this section,except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Fry Street District refers to the area as described in Zoning Ordinance No.2000-045 as the Fry Street District.
The Fry Street District is generally bounded by Welch Street to the east,Oak Street to the North,Ave. B to the
northwest,Ave.A to the southwest, Mulberry Street to the southeast,and Hickory Street to the southwest,which
is depicted in Exhibit A* attached to Ordinance No. 2005-256 and made a part hereof by reference.
Glass container means any glass bottle or receptacle,closed or capable of being closed.
Sec. 24-301. Prohibition of open glass containers.
(a) Prohibitions. No person shall possess within the Fry Street District upon or immediately adjacent to any right-
of-way,street,sidewalk, pedestrian way,or parking area,any glass container which is open or has been
previously opened except for use on the premises where the glass containers are acquired.
(b) Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, nothing in this section shall prohibit the
possession of the following glass containers in the Fry Street District:
(1) Baby bottles containing products for consumption by babies;
(2) Glass drug containers containing prescription drugs;
(3) Glass containers that are being transported in a trash bag directly to a trash or recycling container for
disposal or recycling purposes;
(4) Glass lined vacuum picnic containers or thermos bottles,and
(5) Any container as permitted by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Ann.28.10(b).
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Sec. 24-302. Discretion of police officer.
Whenever any police officer shall, in the exercise of reasonable judgment,decide that the presence of any
person in any public place is causing or is likely to cause any of the conditions enumerated in subsection 24-101(a),
he may, if he deems it necessary for the preservation of public peace and safety,order that person to leave that
place and surrender the open glass container.Any person who shall refuse to leave or surrender an open glass
container after being ordered to do so by a police officer shall be in violation of this section.
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DENTON
City of Denton _� t
Proposed Solid Waste
Ordinance Update to Include
Commercial Diversion
Tammy Clausing
Assistant Director
Solid Waste and Recycling Department
April 4, 2023
Agenda
• Background
• Metrics/Trends/Problems
• Components of the Commercial Diversion Article
• Public Engagement Opportunities
• Public Meeting Feed Back
• Solid Waste Ordinance Updates
• Next Steps
• Request for Direction
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Background
• July 2022 - Adopted Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Strategy
• Alignment with Council's Key Focus Area of Promoting Sustainability
and the Environment
• November 2022 - Council Work Session on introduction
Comprehensive Diversion Ordinance (CDO)
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Metrics/Trends/ Problems
• Current Commercial Diversion Rate is 3% equaling 2,448 tons
• Current Commercial Recycling Participation Rate is 17% equaling 483 customers
• 2020 Waste Characterization Study showed that 42%-55% Commercial trash comprised of programmatic materials
• Donation Box concerns
• Northlakes Recycling Center Update
• Solid Waste Ordinance inadequacies
• Limited enforcement capability for illegal containers, overflowing materials, and contamination
• The Service Assistance (Porch Collection) Program and Valet Services are not considered
• Outdated 3rd Party Permitting and Yard Waste articles
• Commercial Recycling/Diversion is not required
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DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Components of the Commercial Diversion
Article
• Require ALL entities to implement a diversion/recycling program
• Requirements from Customers
• Submit a diversion plan annually
• The choices for diversion of Programmatic Materials will be contract with the City of Denton or a 3rd Party
• The choices for Non-Programmatic Materials will be contract with a 3rd Party or perform in-house
• Requirements from 3rd Party Diversion Vendors or In-House programs
• Obtain Permit with City (currently implemented)
• Send quarterly diversion tonnages to the City
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Public Engagement Opportunities
• Mailings to commercial/multifamily customers informing them of the Commercial Diversion Article and
opportunities to comment
• Made online public comment available starting Feb. 3
• Held Public Meeting at the Civic Center on Feb. 16
• Posted Redline and Clean versions of revised the Solid Waste Ordinance on Feb. 28 thru April 4t" for continued public
comment
DENTON LM w
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Public Feedback
• Concerns with legal non-conform i ng/g ra ndfathered properties, unique layouts, and
enough room for another container
• Assured meeting attendees that we would handle unique situations and layouts individually and create a
plan/solution that fit their business
• Asked for clearer wording on what type of diversion would be acceptable
• In our letter to commercial businesses and online Diversion Plan portal for implementation of Commercial
Diversion Article we would outline acceptable diversionary materials. For example used motor oil, plastic
film, textiles, scrap metal all are non-programmatic materials that are acceptable for a diversion plan.
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Ordinance Updates
• The City will remain sole provider of residential trash and recycling of programmatic materials and
commercial trash
• Include Porch Collection Service, Valet Services, and Commercial Diversion
• Update 3rd Party Permitting and Yard Waste articles
• Updates for illegal containers, overflowing materials, and contamination
• Which may lead to other ordinances updates to help with implementation
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Status and Next Steps
Public Meeting Feb. 16
Draft Ordinance Council Work Session
Completed Feb. 28 P.U.B & Council Approval Implementation Start
March 2023 June 2023 June 2024
February 2023 April 2023 December 2023
P.U.B Work Session Mar. 27 Outreach Start Implementation
Completion
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
What does implementation look like?
• Phases
• There will be five groups made from the 2803 commercial customers
• Each group will be phased by months over a five month period starting in June 2023
• Communications
• A letter will be sent out as each group/phase comes online
• Customers who are currently commercial recycling customers with the City of Denton will receive a letter stating the new ordinance
and informing the customer that they don't need to do anything unless they change/update their diversion plan
• Customers will be given a six month time frame to implement/submit their diversion plan
• Feedback and reporting
• SWR team will be following up with customers as needed based on their grouping and diversion plan
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DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Request for Direction
• To move forward with rewrite of Solid Waste Ordinance and include a
Commercial Diversion Article
• Other Direction
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
Discuss'ion and Q
Tammy Clausing
Assistant Director
Solid Waste and Recycling Department
DENTON
April 4, 2023 ID23-383
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OF
DENTON
City of Denton _� t
Proposed Solid Waste
Ordinance Update to Include
Commercial Diversion
Tammy Clausing
Assistant Director
Solid Waste and Recycling Department
March 27, 2023
Agenda
• Background
• Metrics/Trends/Problems
• Components of the Commercial Diversion Article
• Public Engagement Opportunities
• Public Meeting Feed Back
• Solid Waste Ordinance Updates
• Next Steps
• Request for Direction
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Background
• July 2022 - Adopted Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Strategy
• Alignment with Council's Key Focus Area of Promoting Sustainability
and the Environment
• November 2022 - Council Work Session on introduction
Comprehensive Diversion Ordinance (CDO)
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Metrics/Trends/ Problems
• Current Commercial Diversion Rate is 3% equaling 2,448 tons
• Current Commercial Recycling Participation Rate is 17% equaling 483 customers
• 2020 Waste Characterization Study showed that 42%-55% Commercial trash comprised of programmatic materials
• Donation Box concerns
• Northlakes Recycling Center Update
• Solid Waste Ordinance inadequacies
• Limited enforcement capability for illegal containers, overflowing materials, and contamination
• The Service Assistance (Porch Collection) Program and Valet Services are not considered
• Outdated 3rd Party Permitting and Yard Waste articles
• Commercial Recycling/Diversion is not required
4.1' amm
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Components of the Commercial Diversion
Article
• Require ALL entities to implement a diversion/recycling program
• Requirements from Customers
• Submit a diversion plan annually
• The choices for diversion of Programmatic Materials will be contract with the City of Denton or a 3rd Party
• The choices for Non-Programmatic Materials will be contract with a 3rd Party or perform in-house
• Requirements from 3rd Party Diversion Vendors or In-House programs
• Obtain Permit with City (currently implemented)
• Send quarterly diversion tonnages to the City
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Public Engagement Opportunities
• Mailings to commercial/multifamily customers informing them of the Commercial Diversion Article and
opportunities to comment
• Made online public comment available starting Feb. 3
• Held Public Meeting at the Civic Center on Feb. 16
• Posted Redline and Clean versions of revised the Solid Waste Ordinance on Feb. 28 thru April 4th for continued public
comment
DENTON LM w
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Public Feedback
• Concerns with legal non-conform i ng/g ra ndfathered properties, unique layouts, and
enough room for another container
• Assured meeting attendees that we would handle unique situations and layouts individually and create a
plan/solution that fit their business
• Asked for clearer wording on what type of diversion would be acceptable
• In our letter to commercial businesses and online Diversion Plan portal for implementation of Commercial
Diversion Article we would outline acceptable diversionary materials. For example used motor oil, plastic
film, textiles, scrap metal all are non-programmatic materials that are acceptable for a diversion plan.
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Ordinance Updates
• The City will remain sole provider of residential trash and recycling of programmatic materials and
commercial trash
• Include Porch Collection Service, Valet Services, and Commercial Diversion
• Update 3rd Party Permitting and Yard Waste articles
• Updates for illegal containers, overflowing materials, and contamination
• Which may lead to other ordinances updates to help with implementation
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Status and Next Steps
Public Meeting Feb. 16
Draft Ordinance Council Work Session
Completed Feb. 28 P.U.B & Council Approval Implementation Start
March 2023 June 2023 June 2024
February 2023 April 2023 December 2023
P.U.B Work Session Mar. 27 Outreach Start Implementation
Completion
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
What does implementation look like?
• Phases
• There will be five groups made from the 2803 commercial customers
• Each group will be phased by months over a five month period starting in June 2023
• Communications
• A letter will be sent out as each group/phase comes online
• Customers who are currently commercial recycling customers with the City of Denton will receive a letter stating the new ordinance
and informing the customer that they don't need to do anything unless they change/update their diversion plan
• Customers will be given a six month time frame to implement/submit their diversion plan
• Feedback and reporting
• SWR team will be following up with customers as needed based on their grouping and diversion plan
4.1' amm
1
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Request for Direction
• To move forward with rewrite of Solid Waste Ordinance and include a
Commercial Diversion Article
• Other Direction
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038
Discuss'ion and Q
Tammy Clausing
Assistant Director
Solid Waste and Recycling Department
DENTON
March 27, 2023 PUB 23-038