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<br />City Of Mounds View • 7 <br />Solid Waste and Recycling Standards <br /> <br />DOCSOPEN\MU210\313\990920.v5-11/21/24 <br />B. Equipped with self-closing lids such that residents may easily place recyclables in <br />the containers but recyclables shall not be exposed to wind, rain and snow, and <br />human and animal scavengers are discouraged from accessing or removing <br />recyclables; <br />C. Equipped with clear and understandable labels identifying the type of recyclable <br />material to be deposited in each container and visually different from other <br />containers for mixed garbage; <br />D. Maintained in proper operating condition, reasonably clean and sanitary and free <br />of markings or graffiti; <br />E. Repaired or replaced on a reasonable schedule if stolen or broken. <br /> <br />4.6 Containers shall be stored on the premises in a location that is convenient for residents <br />to place recyclables. Recycling containers shall be placed in a location on the premises <br />that permits easy access for collection purposes but does not obstruct pedestrian or <br />vehicular traffic. All such locations shall comply with the City’s zoning and other <br />ordinances. <br /> <br />4.7 The owner of a multiple-unit dwelling shall provide recycling educational information <br />to the occupants of each dwelling unit on the property. The educational information <br />shall notify the occupants of the availability of collection services, describe the <br />procedures required to prepare the designated recyclables for collection. <br />(a) The educational information must be provided to all residents at least once every <br />six (6) months and to new residents within two (2) weeks of residence. <br />(b) The information will explain the reasons to recycle, recyclables to be separated <br />from solid waste, the manner of separation and the location of the containers <br />provided for recycling. The educational information may consist of fliers, posters, <br />presentations or other effective means to enhance resident compliance with <br />recycling requirements, including the use of pictures or diagrams. Information <br />from the City’s website or information provided directly by the City may be used <br />to comply with this requirement. <br />4.8 Upon collection by the owner or the owner’s contracted independent hauler, that person <br />shall deliver the designated recyclables to a recyclable material processing center, an <br />end market for sale or reuse, or to an intermediate collection center for later delivery to <br />a processing center or end market. No recyclable materials placed by residents in the <br />multiple-unit recyclables collection containers will be collected or disposed of as <br />garbage. It is unlawful for any person to transport for disposal or to dispose of <br />separated designated recyclables in a mixed municipal solid waste disposal facility. <br />The contractor or hauler shall transport all designated recyclables in a covered vehicle <br />so the recyclables do not drop or blow onto any public street or private or public <br />property during transport. <br /> <br />4.9 It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner or the owner’s independent hauler, <br />to collect, remove, or dispose of designated recyclables after the materials have been <br />placed or deposited for collection in the recycling containers. The owner, owner’s