Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

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, 2014 and all

ordinances and parts of ordinances then in conflict with this ordinance shall

be repealed.



_______________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

27TH day of May, 2014; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said

Council held on the _____ day of ____________, 2014 and adopt at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ member of Council.





Councilor Allen voting____________.

Councilor Baker voting____________.

Councilor Barnes voting___________.

Councilor Davis voting____________.

Councilor Henderson voting________.

Councilor Huff voting_____________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________.

Councilor Pugh voting ____________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________.









_____________________________ ________________________________

TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR

















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