12-07-87 agenda
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session.Letter No-29
Agenda December 7, 1987
Issue Statement:
Discussion of an ordinance to require households to separate
recyclable materials from mixed solid waste.
Background:
Hennepin County Ordinance Number 13, adopted October 30, 1986,
states that municipalities shall "adopt an ordinance relating to
the separation of recyclables within the boundaries of the
municipality". Implementation and enforcement of this ordinance
are to be the responsibility of each respective municipality.
The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the amount of solid
waste disposed in landfills by at least 16% by 1991, in
accordance with state legislation and the county master plan.
Failure to adopt a source-separation ordinance or failure to meet
the percentage level of source-separation during 1990 (160) may
result in the county board substituting their version of a
source-separation program in place of the city's. The county is
then able to seek reimbursement from the city for all expenses
incurred relating to adoption, implementation, administration,
and enforcement of a source-separation ordinance. A copy of the
proposed ordinance is attached for review.
• Other subjects to be addressed include:
-Hennepin County funding policy which currently provides 50-80%
reimbursement for recycling expenditures. There is some
concern about how long this funding will continue.
-the Reuter technology of "recycling" which extracts and
processes recyclables from mixed solid waste. Some cities
in Hennepin County are seriously considering using Reuter as
an alternative to adopting source-separation programs.
These topics have been brought to a study session in order for
staff and council to examine the complexities involved in
adopting a source separation ordinance and to discuss how the
Richfield Recycling Program will comply with the various mandates
from the county.
Recommended Motion:
At this time, no formal action is recommended as this is a study
session. However, staff is looking for direction from the
council in regard to the specifics of the ordinance.
Basis of Recommendation:
Does not apply.
Alternative Recommendation:
• If the City Council does not choose to consider a source-
separation ordinance, the alternative would be to allow the
county to proceed and implement a source-separation program for
the City. There has been apprehension on the part of other
municipalities in the county to adopt source-separation
ordinances. They have chosen instead to wait and see how the
• county will respond.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The subjects of source-separation and recycling have been brought
to the study session for discussion purposes only. Therefore, no
formal action is expected, however, staff is looking for
direction from council.
Respectf ly submitted,
Jame . Prosser
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BILL NO. 1987 -
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE,
ESTABLISHING A SOURCE SEPARATION PROGRAM FOR
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER VI
OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION TO THE CODE
City of Richfield does ordain:
Chapter VT_ of the Richfield city code is hereby amended
by adding new Section 625 to read as follows:
625.01. Policy and purpose. The purpose of this section is
to promote and protect the health and welfare of the resi-
dents of the city by requiring the separation of recyclable
materials from garbage and refuse by the implementation of a
source-separation, program, and to comply with the goals and
requirements established by Hennepin county in Ordinance No.
Thirteen adopted on October 30, 1986. The city council
finds that such a program is necessary in order to reduce
the volume of solid waste and the need for landfills.
625.03. Definitions. Subdivision 1. When used in this
section the following words and phrases shall have the
• meanings given them in this subsection unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
Subd. 2. "Aluminum recyclables" means all disposable
containers fabricated primarily of aluminum and commonly
used for soda, beer, or other beverages.
Subd. 3. "Collection".means the removal of waste from
the place at which it is generated and includes all activi-
ties up to the time when the waste is delivered to a waste
facility. .,A
Subd. 4. "Collector" means any person who owns,
operates or leases vehicles for the purposes of collection
and transportation of any type of mixed municipal solid
waste, and/or recyclables.
Subd. 5. "Compostible material" or "compostibles" mean
organic material consisting of grass clippings, leaves and
other forms of organic yard waste.
Subd. 6. "Garbage" has the meaning given in subsection
600.01, subdivision 2 of this code.
Subd. 7. "Generate" or "Generation" mean the act or
process of producing waste as defined in Minnesota Statutes
• section 115A.03, subdivision 11.
Subd 8 "Generator" means any person who generates
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waste as defined in Minnesota Statutes s
subdivision 12.
Subd 9 "Glass recyclables" means jars, bottles and
containers that are not plastic and are transparent or
and bottling
translucent and primarily used for packaging
various matter.
Subd 10. "Hauler" means a collector or transporter of
recyclable materials.
Subd 11 "Metal recyclables" means all disposable
and excludes
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containers fabricated ri.maril of metal or
aluminum recyclables.
Subd 12 "Mixed solid waste" means garbage, refuse
mercial indus-
and other solid waste from residential, com
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trial and community activities w
but does not include auto hulks
collected in a re ate
construction debris, mining waste,
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materials collected, processed and disposed of,-as separate
waste streams.
Subd 13. "Paper recyclables" means paper of the type
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commonly referred to as newsprint.
however, are all magazines or similar periodicals
Subd 14 "Recyclable materials" or "recyclables" mean
lables
aluminum recyclables, metal recyclables, glass recyc
and paper recyclables._
Subd 15 "Recyclable materials processing facility"
receiving
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means a facility established and used for
clable materials
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storage, preparing and/or processing o
for sale or reuse.
Subd 16 "Recycling" means the process of collecting
the materials
and preparing recyclable materials and reusing
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in their original form or using
processes.
Subd 17 "Refuse" has the meaning given in subsection
600.01 subdivision 3 of this code.
Subd 18 "Source separation" means the separation of
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rec clable materials from mixed solid waste at the source o
generation.
Subd 19 "Solid waste" has the meaning given it in
Minnesota Statutes section 116.06 subdivision 10.
• Subd. 20. "Transfer station" means an intermediate
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wactp facility in which waste collected from any source
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temporarily deposited to await transportation to another
waste facility.
Subd. 21.
Subd. 23
ing of grass
garden waste.
"Waste facility"
"Yard waste" means organic material consist-
clippings, leaves, and other forms of orqanic
625.05. Pre-collection and collection. Subdivision l.-
Pre-collection. All persons who are owners, lessees,
operators, or occupants of any single family residence,
duplex, triplex, fourplex, or other residential` or
commercial building within the city which generate mixed
solid waste, shall separate from all solid waste the
designated recyclable materials and yard waste before
disposal,.removal or collection in the following manner:
(a) Paper recyclables shall be bundled separately
• and/or secured in such a manner as to prevent them
from being blown or scattered, and shall be
maintained in a dry condition free of any other
substance and shall not be placed in plastic bags.
(b) Aluminum recyclables shall be clean of all con-
tents and such recyclables shall not be laced in
plastic bags.
(c) Glass recyclables shall be clean of all contents.
Caps, lids and all metal and plastic shalom be
removed prior to collection and such recyclables
shall not be placed in plastic bags.
(d) Metal recyclables shall be. clean of all contents
and shall not be placed in plastic bags.
(e) Yard waste compostibles shall be placed in sepa-
rate containers.
(f) All aluminum, glass and metal recyclables shall be
placed into separate containers and not mixed with
other forms of solid waste or mixed solid waste in
a manner consistent with the rules, regulations
and procedures adopted by the city.
. Subd. 2. Container requirements.. Containers shall be
provided by all persons who are owners, lessees, operators
Subd. 22-. "Waste tire"-means a pneumatic tire or solid
tire for motor vehicles as defined in Minnesota Statutes
section 169.01 and included in the solid waste management
plan pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 115A.46.
or occupants of any single family residence, duplex, tri-
plex, fourplex, or other residential or commercial building
within the city and shall be:
(a) maintained in a clean and sanitary condition in
accordance with all pertinent health statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations;
(b) located in such a manner as to prevent them from
being overturned or obstructi.ng pedestrian or
motor vehicle traffic or being in violation of any
statute, ordinance, rule or regulation; and
(c) adequate and substantial enough to contain the
recyclables or yard waste therein.
Subd. 3. Collection. The collection of rec clables
shall be supervised by the city manager, who shall have the
power to establish the time, method and routes of service
Special times for large item ick-up may also be estab-
lished. Collection provisions shall include but not be
limited to the following:.
(a) Notice of dates and times of collection will be
-published or otherwise made available to persons
affected herein.
• (b) The city manager may establish drop-off or collec-
tion sites where any person may deposit
recyclables and/or yard waste at such times and
locations as determined.
c_) It shall be unlawful for any person other than
authorized persons, collectors or haulers to
distribute collect remove or dispose of recycla-
ble materials after said. materials and or yard
waste have been placed or deposited for collec-
tion.
(d) Nothing in this section shall abridge the right of
any person to give or sell their recyclable
materials and/or yard waste to any recycling
program lawfully operated for profit, non-profit
or charitable purposes.
(e) Nothing in this section shall abridge the right of
any authorized recycling or composting program to
lawfully.operate within the city, subject to such
other licenses or other regulations as may be
required by law.
(f) It shall be unlawful for a person to collect,
remove or dispose of mixed 'solid waste which
consists of recyclables and/or yard waste combined
with other forms of mixed solid waste.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minne-
sota this day of , 1987.
John N. Hamilton, Mayor
Attest:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session Letter No. 28
Agenda December 7, 1987
Issue Statement:
The city council will tour the new dewatering building next to
the water treatment plant at Portland Avenue and Highway 62 at
6:30 PM, Monday, December 7, 1987. Please meet there.
Background:
The new building was built this summer. The facility has been
operating for about two months. The tour will provide an
opportunity for the council to see and learn how the by-products
of the water treatment plant are handled and disposed.
Recommended Motion:
None.
Basis of Recommendation:
None.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
No decision is required. The staff at the water plant will be
available to answer questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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