ORDINANCE
NO. ________
An Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter 13 Article VII of the
Columbus Code pertaining to solid waste collection and disposal.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I.
Section 13-1-167.2 is hereby amended by striking paragraph 5 and
substituting a new paragraph 5 to read as follows:
13-167.2 General Provisions
(5)
All Yard Waste (hereinafter defined as leaves, grass clippings, pine needles
and similar yard trimmings resulting from pruning or similar yard activities
and rubbish and trash) shall be collected on scheduled days by the department
of public works. Such materials shall be placed in approved solid waste
containers or biodegradable yard waste bags. Plastic bags are not an acceptable
container for the disposal of yard waste.
SECTION II.
Section 13-1-167.3 is hereby amended by striking paragraphs (A)(1) and
(A)(2) substituting a new paragraphs (A)(1)and (A)(2) to read as follows:
Sec.13-167.3. Container specifications and handling requirements.
In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in sections 13-167.2 and
13.167.15, disposable and non-disposable containers, bulk containers, and
volume-reducing equipment shall meet the following additional requirements and
specifications:
(A) Disposable and non-disposable containers:
(1) Disposable containers shall meet the following
specifications:
(a) Disposable Household Waste Containers must be constructed of either plastic
(copolymer, ethylene plastic or polyethylene) or two-ply, 50-pound wet strength
extensible paper;
(b) Disposable Yard Waste Containers must be biodegradable paper yard waste
bags. Plastic bags are not an acceptable container for the disposal of yard
waste and;
(c) No disposable container shall exceed a capacity of more than 32 gallons nor
weigh more than 100 pounds when filled.
(2) Non-disposable containers shall meet the following
specifications:
(a) Household waste containers shall be constructed of a solid and durable
grade metal, plastic, or rubber and be equipped with suitable handles and a
tight-fitting, insect proof cover with a handle and constructed of the same
material as the container;
(b) Yard Waste may be placed in standard trash cans without liners and such
containers must be equipped with a handle but need not have a cover;
(c) All non-disposable containers shall have a minimum capacity of 15 gallons
and a maximum of 32 gallons; and weigh not more than 100 pounds when filled.
SECTION III.
This ordinance shall become effective on August 15, 2015 and all
ordinances and parts of ordinances then in conflict with this ordinance shall
be repealed.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
9th day of June, 2015; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the _____ day of ____________, 2015 and adopt at said meeting
by the affirmative vote of _________ member of Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Baker voting____________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________.
Councilor Buck voting_____________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Huff voting_____________.
Councilor Pugh voting ____________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
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