HomeMy Public PortalAbout093-1998 - General Ordinance - Amends Chapter 93 of the City Code (RSD)ORDINANCE NO. 93-1998
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 93 OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 93 of Richmond Code regulates disposal of garbage and rubbish in the City; and
WHEREAS, equipment utilized by the Richmond Sanitary District is designed to
accommodate “Rosie Roller” containers provided by the Richmond Sanitary District; and
WHEREAS, the use of Rosie Rollers is currently optional; and
WHEREAS, those who utilize Rosie Rollers are currently charged one dollar ($1.00)
per month per container for their use; and
WHEREAS, the use of Rosie Rollers helps eliminate loose trash and rubbish
throughout the City streets and alleys; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to require that all one and two family residential buildings
utilize Rosie Rollers, and that that the first Rosie Roller be provided free of charge by the Richmond Sanitary District.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that certain sections of Chapter 93 of the City of Richmond Code are hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 93.05 shall be amended to read as follows
93.05 COLLECTION PRACTICES
(a) The city or its duly authorized agency shall collect all garbage and rubbish which is deposited in proper containers and properly placed for collection as prescribed by this chapter.
The scheduling of routes and collection days, including special holiday week provisions, shall be determined by the Manager of Richmond Sanitary District. Where applicable, the container
and all its parts shall be replaced by the collection agent in a position that complies with the chapter.
(1) All containers shall be placed for collection not earlier than the evening prior to collection, nor later than 6:00 a.m. on the collection day.
(2) All containers shall be removed from the collection sites within twelve hours after the collection service has been performed, with the exception of stationary containers leased
or provided by Sanitary District (3 Cubic Yard Containers).
(b) Limitation of service
The types and locations of business and industries to be provided with collection services shall be at the discretion of the Board, by its approved service agreement.
(c) There shall be a maximum weekly limit of 180 gallons of garbage and rubbish per single family generator in up to two “Rosie Rollers” provided by the Richmond Sanitary District.
The use of said Rosie Rollers shall be mandatory. Any garbage or rubbish not placed in a Rosie Roller will not be collected, except that up to three (3) forty pound bundles of brush
tied in four foot lengths may be substituted for one Rosie Roller.
(d) Limitations of material collected
(1) The Board shall not be required to collect and dispose of construction and industrial refuse. Construction refuse shall be removed within ten days after completion of construction
work.
(2) Bulky items, such as discarded stoves, refrigerators, furniture, and so forth, will be collected only by prior arrangement with the collection agency.
Yard Waste – tree limbs up to three inches in diameter and less than twelve feet long, a pile of limbs or brush up to two cubic yards; bundles up to four feet long and two feet in diameter
weighing less than
forty pounds; leaves and garden waste, weeds, flowers, vegetables, straw, hay or similar material will be collected only by prior arrangement.
(4) No grass clippings shall be collected.
(5) No explosive material or item shall be placed in any refuse container.
(e) Collection Equipment. Equipment used for collection and transportation of garbage or rubbish in the city shall have suitably constructed, sanitary type, all enclosed bodies with
watertight beds. Equipment other than the above shall be approved by the Manager of the Sanitary District or the Health Officer.
2. Section 93.20(b) of City of Richmond Code shall be amended to read as follows:
(b) “Rosie Roller” Containers – All single or two family residential users shall be required to use Rosie Roller containers as approved by the Board. All single or two family users
shall be limited to a maximum of two Rosie Rollers per unit. The first Rosie Roller per unit shall be provided without charge by the Richmond Sanitary District. There shall be a charge
of one dollar ($1.00) per month per container for the second Rosie Roller per unit. Any user desiring a second Rosie Roller shall be billed on an annual basis, and must pay said fee
in advance.
3. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 1998.
Passed and adopted this 8th day of September,1998, by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana.
s/s Bruce Wissel, President
(Bruce Wissel)
ATTEST: s/s Norma Schroeder City Clerk
(Norma Schroeder)
PRESENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this 9th day of September, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.
s/s Norma Schroeder, City Clerk
(Norma Schroeder)
APPROVED by me, Dennis Andrews, Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this 9th day of September, 1998, at 9:05 a.m.
s/s Dennis Andrews, Mayor
(Dennis Andrews)
ATTEST: s/s Norma Schroeder, City Clerk
(Norma Schroeder)