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 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 paragraph (A)(1) and
substituting a new paragraph (A)(1) 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 nondisposable 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) Household Waste Containers must be constructed of either plastic
(copolymer, ethylene plastic or polyethylene) or two-ply, 50-pound wet strength
extensible paper;
Yard Waste Containers must be standard trash cans without liners no larger than
32 gallons and not weigh more than 100 pounds or biodegradable paper yard waste
bags. Plastic bags are not an acceptable container for the disposal of yard
waste and;
(b) Not exceed a capacity of more than 32 gallons nor weigh more than 100
pounds when filled.
SECTION III.
Section 13-169 of the Columbus Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a
new Section 13-169 is substituted therefore to read as follows:
Sec. 13-169. - Charges for service?Businesses, industries, and other
nonresidential institutions.
For the service of collection and disposal of garbage, trash, and other solid
wastes, businesses, industries and all non-residential institutions in the city
requiring such services shall be charged as follows:
(1) A minimum of $240 annually for up to two 32 gallon containers, and $120
per year for each additional 32 gallon container at the curbside or on city
right-of-way. Collection will be done along with regular waste collection
schedules.
(2) A minimum rate of $320 annually for up to two 32-gallon containers and
$180 per year for each additional 32 gallon container, off city right-of-way or
on private property. Collection will be done along with regular waste
collection schedules.
(3) Effective July 1, 2012, a rate of $1.50 for each 32-gallon bag sticker to
be used in the area designated as the Uptown Business District for six (6)
pickups per week (Monday through Saturday) at the curbside or on city
right-of-way. Fees shall be adjusted annually for a period of 2 years, in
accordance with the table shown below:
July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014 and after
$1.50 per bag $1.75 per bag $2.00 per bag
(4) A minimum rate of $2,500.00 per container for all establishments utilizing
bulk containers.
(5) Off right-of-way/veterinary decal, annually $1,260 for twice per week
collection service. In addition to the normal twice per week collection, a
special pick up of biological waste will be offered on an as needed basis for
$50 fee for additional pick up.
All rates shall be effective on July 1, 2012, for collection and disposal
except holidays authorized by the Council of Columbus, Georgia.
All charges above the minimum rates as determined by the director of the
department of public services shall be reasonable and shall be determined by
the type and amount of refuse, the type of containers serviced and time
required to provide service. The fee rates shall not exceed an amount
proportional to the minimum charges provided in this section. A direct service
charge will be made at the time of service for the pickup and disposal of any
special wastes as outlined in sections 13-167.7 and 13-167.9.
If a business, industry, or nonresidential institution is being served by a
private solid waste collection company, or intends to be serviced as such, it
will be the responsibility of said business, industry and nonresidential
institution to report this in writing to the director of the department of
public services.
SECTION IV.
Section 13-169.1 of the Columbus Code is hereby revised by deleting
paragraph (i).
SECTION V.
Section 13-170 of the Columbus Code is hereby repealed in its entirety
and a new Section 13-170 is adopted to read as follows:
Sec. 13-170. - Charges for dumping of solid wastes at sanitary landfill
Schedule of fees.
(a) A person (including private or non-governmental nonprofit
organizations, which are exempt from ad valorem taxes, including the Muscogee
County School District) who shall direct a vehicle into a sanitary landfill for
the purpose of dumping solid waste therein shall pay according to the following
schedule:
Tipping fee schedule:
Tipping fees shall be adjusted annually in accordance with the following
schedule. The tipping fees will remain at the July 1, 2014 levels until further
action is taken to change the ordinance.
Effective Date July 1, 2012 July 1, 2013 July 1, 2014
Putrescible Waste Per Ton $32.50 $37.50 $42.50
Construction and Demolition Waste Per Ton $32.50 $37.50 $42.50
Inert Waste Per Ton $24.00 $29.00 $34.00
Special Handling Per Ton $50.00 $55.00 $60.00
Tires:
Per ton .....$110.00
Off-road tires:
Per ton .....$270.00
Special Handling:
Solid waste requiring special handling shall be charged per vehicle at the rate
designated. The following solid waste, plus any like items, as determined by
the city manager shall be classified in special handling category:
(1) Metal nuggets.
(2) All liquids to include soft drinks, wine, beer and juice, the handling of
which must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by the landfill division.
(3) All animal entrails.
(4) Carpet strips and bundles.
(5) Cotton bales.
(6) Wastewater solids.
(7) Any food products or written documents that must be covered immediately,
the handling of which must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by the landfill
division.
(8) Tobacco products.
(9) Paint filters.
(10) Wire, cable, or metal bonds if consisting of more than 30 percent of the
land.
(11) All products containing asbestos.
(b) The Council of Columbus, Georgia may upon request exempt by resolution
private non-profit organizations which collect non-putrescible solid waste and
inert waste from private property, from the non-putrescible and inert rates
specified in this code section.
(c) In compliance with O.C.G.A.? 12-8-39,the sum of $0.75 per ton, or such rate
as may be later set by the Georgia State Legislature, tipping fees collected
for putrescible and construction/demolition shall be reserved exclusively for
payment of the state mandated surcharge.
(d) All rates shall be effective on July 1, 2012. Disposal will be available in
accordance with posted schedules at each landfill except on Sundays and
holidays authorized by the Council of Columbus, Georgia.
SECTION VI.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed effective July 1, 2012.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
19th day of June, 2012; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the _____ day of June, 2012 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__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
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