§ 374-19.1. Prohibition of collection of waste mixed with recyclable materials.

A. 

It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid waste that is mixed with, or contains visible signs of, designated recyclable materials. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors to remove for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste which visibly display a warning notice sticker or some other device indicating that the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials.

B. 

It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant to properly segregate the uncollected waste for proper disposal and or recycling. Allowing such unseparated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate at the curbside beyond 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection will be considered a violation of this article and the local sanitary code.

C. 

Once placed in the location identified by this article, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, no person, other than any personnel authorized by the municipality or the owner or occupant responsible for placement of the designated recyclable materials for collection, shall tamper with, collect, remove, or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials. Upon placement of such designated recyclable material, it shall become property of the municipality or its authorized agent. It shall be a violation of this article for any person not duly authorized to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any recyclable materials that are the property of the municipality as provided for above.