Article 5. Solid Waste
15-501 Authority.
The City of Garden Plain, Kansas has determined pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2036 to establish an organized collection service for solid waste within the City. The City has followed the guidelines set out in K.S.A. 12-2036.
(Ord. 686)
15-502 Private party collection.
The following plan is adopted: The City of Garden Plain intends to enter into a contract with a private party, to provide for collection and disposal of refuse and optional recycling, within the City of Garden Plain.
(Ord. 686)
15-503 Collection service.
The City shall furnish a collection and disposal service either by the City or by contractor for regular solid waste collection from the City.
(Ord. 686)
15-504 Limitations.
Large or unmanageable items such as vehicle parts, tires, oil, chemicals, rocks, dirt, tree branches, furniture, appliances, and other items deemed unmanageable by the City or its contractor will not be collected as solid wastes.
(Ord. 686)
15-505 Containers.
Solid waste containers for collection shall be placed at the curb or the alley as directed by the City or its contractor.
(Ord. 686)
15-506 Sole provider.
From and after the City signing a contract with a private trash business, the City of Garden Plain, Kansas and/or its refuse collectors, it shall be the only collecting agency for solid waste and refuse in the City, and no other person, or firm, or corporation shall thereafter collect waste as a business in the City of Garden Plain.
(Ord. 686)
15-507 Charges.
Charges for solid waste collections will be as determined by the City and its contractor. Billing will be done either through the City or by the contractor directly. The City by resolution may change the charge for collection of solid waste. All bills for solid waste disposal are due and payable with the regular City utility bills on the 25th of each month.
(Ord. 686)
15-508 Duties of owner and tenant.
It is the duty of the owner and tenant of each lot or parcel in the City of Garden Plain, to keep such premises free and clear of refuse, garbage, or trash.
(Ord. 686)
15-509 Authorization to collect.
Waste collectors employed by the City or its contractor are hereby authorized to enter in and upon private property for the purpose of collecting solid waste therefrom.
(Ord. 686)
15-510 Restrictions on waste collected.
No person shall deposit any solid waste container or otherwise offer for collection any hazardous garbage, refuse or waste including (a) explosive materials; (b) rags or other waste soaked in flammable materials; (c) chemicals; (d) poisons; (e) radioactive materials; (f) highly combustible materials; (g) soiled dressings, clothing, bedding, or other wastes contaminated by infection or contagious disease; (h) any other materials which may present a special hazard to disposal personnel, equipment, or to the public.
Objectionable waste will not be collected by the City or its contractor. This includes manure, animal wastes, waste oils, or any other items which will not be accepted by the landfill. These items will be removed of and disposed of at the expense of the person placing the items in the collection containers.
(Ord. 686)
15-511 Certification of unpaid bills.
In the event the owner or occupant of any property shall fail to pay the solid waste bills within 60 days following the date upon which it becomes due, the City Clerk may annually certify such unpaid bills to the County Clerk as a lien upon the property. The lien shall be collected subject to the same regulations and penalties as other property taxes are collected.
(Ord. 686)
15-512 Additional regulations.
The governing body shall have the power to make such regulations by resolution as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 686)
15-513 Penalties.
Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity who shall violate any provisions of this article, shall, upon conviction, be fined an amount not less than $100.00 per incident.
(Ord. 686)