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City of Mounds View * 7 Solid Waste and Recycling Standards C. Equipped with clear and understandable labels identifying the type of recyclable material to be deposited in each container and visually different from other containers for mixed garbage; D. Maintained in proper operating condition, reasonably clean and sanitary and free of markings or graffiti; E. Repaired or replaced on a reasonable schedule if stolen or broken. 4.6 Containers shall be stored on the premises in a location that is convenient for residents to place recyclables. Recycling containers shall be placed in a location on the premises that permits easy access for collection purposes but does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. All such locations shall comply with the City’s zoning and other ordinances. 4.7 The owner of a multiple-unit dwelling shall provide recycling educational information to the occupants of each dwelling unit on the property. The educational information shall notify the occupants of the availability of collection services, describe the procedures required to prepare the designated recyclables for collection. (a) The educational information must be provided to all residents at least once every six (6) months and to new residents within two (2) weeks of residence. (b) The information will explain the reasons to recycle, recyclables to be separated from solid waste, the manner of separation and the location of the containers provided for recycling. The educational information may consist of fliers, posters, presentations or other effective means to enhance resident compliance with recycling requirements, including the use of pictures or diagrams. Information from the City’s website or information provided directly by the City may be used to comply with this requirement. 4.8 Upon collection by the owner or the owner’s contracted independent hauler, that person shall deliver the designated recyclables to a recyclable material processing center, an end market for sale or reuse, or to an intermediate collection center for later delivery to a processing center or end market. No recyclable materials placed by residents in the multiple-unit recyclables collection containers will be collected or disposed of as garbage. It is unlawful for any person to transport for disposal or to dispose of separated designated recyclables in a mixed municipal solid waste disposal facility. The contractor or hauler shall transport all designated recyclables in a covered vehicle so the recyclables do not drop or blow onto any public street or private or public property during transport. It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner or the owner’s independent hauler, to collect, remove, or dispose of designated recyclables after the materials have been placed or deposited for collection in the recycling containers. The owner, owner’s employees, owner’s independent hauler’s employees, or City’s recycling contractor’s employees may not collect or “scavenge” through recycling in any manner. 5 Residential Garbage Container Standards and Storage The City of Mounds View understands the importance of a clean, litter-free and livable community and wishes to provide for cost-efficient collection of garbage from residential properties. To