Re: State code about trash pick-up frequency...

[Bruce England]

Hello all:

As a follow-up fyi after I inquired with the State IWM.

The code Lori referred to about trash pick-up frequency is posted at:

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Regulations/title14/ch3a55.htm

Here's the text for your reference:

Regulations: Title 14, Natural Resources--Division 7, CIWMB

Chapter 3. Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal
Article 5. Solid Waste Storage and Removal Standards

Section 17331. Frequency of Refuse Removal.

(H) The owner or tenant of any premises, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory removal of all refuse accumulated by him on his property or his premises. To prevent propagation, harborage, or attraction of flies, rodents or other vectors and the creation of nuisances, refuse, except for inert materials, shall not be allowed to remain on the premises for more than seven days, except when:

    (a) disruptions due to strikes occur, or

    (b) severe weather conditions or "Acts of God" make collection impossible using normal collection equipment, or

    (c) official holidays interrupt the normal seven day collection cycle in which case collection may be postponed until the next working day. Where it is deemed necessary by the local health officer because of the propagation of vectors and for the protection of public health, more frequent removal of refuse shall be required.

The reference to "inert materials" is interesting, of course, and I wonder if we could craft something that would meet our goals with some kind of "inert materials" caveat included? Also, the distinction between "property" and "premises" might imply that the seven days applies *only* to premises (i.e., the waste bin outside).

Your thoughts?

Bye for now!
Bruce