HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10164 - 2025/11/10RESOLUTION NO. 10164
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
"SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS"
WHEREAS, in 2014 the City Council directed Staff to work with Ramsey County
to develop the Mounds View "Solid Waste Management Standards" to provide greater
detail and specific requirements relating to garbage and recycling collection in the City of
Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, in October of 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution 8317
approving the Mounds View Solid Waste Management Standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 9131 and Resolution 10022
Revising the Mounds View Solid Waste Management Standards, and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2025, adopted Ordinance 1048 approving
amendments to Chapter 50 related to Garbage Haulers and therefore, the Mounds View
Solid Waste Management Standards need revisions to coincide with the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes are shown in Exhibit A in red -strike through for
information that has been stricken and in blue -underline for information that has been
added;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
approves the amendments to the City of Mounds View "Solid Waste Management
Standards" as presented in Exhibit A.
Adopted this loth day of November 2025.
indstrom, Mayor
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Nyle ikmun , City inistrator
(SEAL)
Solid Waste
Management
Standards
City of Mounds View
Department of Administration
2401 Mounds View Boulevard
Mounds View, MN 55112
763.717.4000
Approved October 27, 2014
(Revised November 10, 2025)
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City of Mounds View
Solid Waste Management Standards
Contents
Page
1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................1
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Definitions...............................................................................................................................2
3
Residential Recycling Program...............................................................................................5
4
Multiple -Unit Recycling Program...........................................................................................6
5
Residential Garbage Container Standards and Storage...........................................................8
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Residential Garbage Collection by Garbage Hauler...............................................................9
7
Multiple -Unit Solid Waste Standards......................................................................................9
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Collection and Composting of Tree and Shrub Waste, Other Yard Waste ...........................10
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Bulky Waste, Large Appliances and Electronic Waste.........................................................I I
10
Commercial Solid Waste Standards......................................................................................I I
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Hauler Licensing Standards..........................................................................13
Appendices
Appendix A: Request for Exemption from the Requirement for Weekly
Garbage and Recyclables Collection
Appendix B: Reporting of Garbage, Recyclables and Yard Waste Collection by a
Licensed Hauler
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I Introduction
The City of Mounds View has developed these standards as specific requirements for the
storage, collection and transportation of solid waste. The goals of these standards are to:
♦ Achieve a reduction in waste generated in the City.
♦ Encourage the separation and recovery of materials and energy from waste.
♦ Ensure the protection of public health and safety and promote City cleanliness and
livability.
♦ Provide high quality solid waste and recycling services in the most cost-effective manner
possible.
♦ Promote best management practices in solid waste management to protect air quality, water
quality, and natural resources.
♦ Be consistent with the requirements of the State statutes, State rules and Ramsey County
ordinances, and with State and Ramsey County solid waste plans.
♦ Implement the City's Garbage and Recycling requirements in Chapter 50 of the City Code
through detailed instructions.
To accomplish the above goals, it is important for the City to have specific and consistent
instructions to follow as part of the solid waste collection system. These standards do not replace
or supersede the City Code. The City administrator's authority for adopting or amending these
standards comes from Chapter 50 of the City Code.
These standards address:
♦ Eligible items to be included in the garbage;
♦ Resident's garbage storage requirements;
♦ Recycling programs;
♦ Bulky waste, yard waste and other waste collection and disposal requirements;
♦ Multiple -unit and commercial solid waste collection and disposal requirements;
♦ Administrative fees; and
♦ Other collection system details that are part of the City's solid waste collection system.
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2 Definitions
All terms used within these standards shall have the same definition as articulated in Chapter 50
of the City Code. For convenience, frequently used terms are listed and defined below:
Appliances Include washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners,
dehumidifiers, humidifiers, stoves, ranges, hot water heaters,
water softeners and other, similar large household items that
require electricity and/or special processing under Minnesota laws,
but do not include "electronic waste."
Bulky Waste All large, bulky household materials which do not fit within a
garbage cart and include (but are not limited to) carpeting and
padding, mattresses, chairs, couches, tables, appliances and car
parts including wheels, rims and tires.
Collection The aggregation and transportation of solid waste from the place
at which it is generated and includes all activities up to the time
when it is delivered to a designated disposal facility.
Collection Service The process of collection and transportation of garbage, yard
waste, recyclables, bulky waste or source -separated organic
materials by a licensed hauler.
Commercial Properties in the City that are classified generally as commercial,
Establishment or institutional, industrial or business in the City zoning Code
Property which generates garbage and recyclables and are typically
serviced by a dumpster form of garbage container.
Composting Shall have the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes and means
the controlled microbial degradation of organic waste to yield a
humus -like product and shall include plant materials, such as
grass, leaves, straw and non -woody plant materials, stored on a
person's property for the purposes of recycling organic materials
as a soil conditioner.
Construction and Building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from
demolition Debris construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition of buildings,
roads or other facilities.
Designated Materials designated as recyclables in the City recycling program
Recyclables in Section 2.2 of these Standards.
Dumpster The commonly used meaning in the solid waste industry of a
commercial garbage container made of metal or durable plastic
with a lid that can be serviced by a front-end loading or rear -
loading garbage truck.
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Electronic Waste The meaning is set forth in Minnesota Statutes and includes
(Electronic Items) items such as television and computer monitors, computers,
computer peripheral devices, fax machines, DVD players, video
cassette recorders, other video display devices, cell phones and
other small appliances with an electric cord.
Food Waste Residential food waste and includes meal preparation and left
over food scraps from households intentionally separated at the
source by residents for the purpose of backyard composting or
separate collection for centralized recovery.
Garbage The meaning set forth in Minnesota Statues, section 115A.03,
subdivision 21, mixed municipal solid waste, and means solid
waste from residential, commercial, industrial, and community
activities that the generator of the waste aggregates for collection,
but does not include auto hulks, street sweepings, ash, construction
debris, mining waste, sludges, tree and agricultural waste, tires,
lead acid batteries, motor and vehicle fluids and filters, and other
materials collected, processed, and disposed of as separate waste
streams.
Hauler A licensed collector or transporter of garbage, recyclable
materials, bulky waste, electronic waste or yard waste.
Household Garbage Garbage from residential properties and multi -unit properties
Household The meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes and/or Minnesota
Hazardous Wastes Pollution Control Agency regulations and means waste generated
from household activities that exhibits the characteristics of or that
is listed as hazardous waste under agency rules, but does not
include waste from commercial activities that is generated, stored,
or present in a household and includes items such as paint,
fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermometers, cleaning fluids,
herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other waste as defined in
Minnesota statutes or regulations.
Legal Holidays Shall be New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Load Sensitive Streets Those streets identified by the Public Works Director of the City
of Mounds View as being at risk of accelerated deterioration due
to excessive or high axle weight loads.
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Mixed Municipal The meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes and includes
Solid Waste garbage, refuse and other solid waste from residential,
commercial, industrial, and community activities that the
generator of the garbage aggregates for collection, but does not
include auto hulks, street sweepings, ash, construction debris,
tree and agricultural waste and other materials collected,
processed and disposed of as separate waste streams.
Mobile Home Park Any park, trailer court, trailer camp, court, campsite, lot, parcel or
tract of land designed, maintained or intended for the purpose of
supplying a location or accommodation for any mobile home.
Multiple Unit For purposes of this ordinance means a building or a portion
Dwelling thereof containing four (4) or more residential dwelling units with
kitchen facilities.
Roll Off Vehicle A vehicle that carries an open top dumpster and utilizes wheels to
facilitate rolling the dumpster in place.
Recyclable Materials Materials that are separated from mixed municipal solid waste for
(Recyclables) the purpose of recycling or including items such as paper, glass,
plastics, metals, textiles, automobile oil, batteries, and other
recyclable items as designated in these Standards.
Residence Any single building of one (1) to three (3) dwelling units with
individual kitchen facilities for each.
Self —Haul The City -approved method for a resident to contain and transport
garbage from their own household to a City -approved,
environmentally secure facility in accordance with state law and
county policies. Self -haul requires the specific approval of the
City.
Solid Waste The meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes but is further
defined for purposes of these standards to include garbage,
recyclables, appliances, bulky waste, yard waste, and household
hazardous waste items.
Source -Separated The meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes or Minnesota Pollution
Compostable Control Agency Rules for materials that are: (a) separated at the
Materials source by waste generators for the purpose of preparing them for
recovery; (b) collected separately from mixed municipal solid
waste; and (c) comprised of food waste, fish and animal waste,
plant materials, and paper that is not recyclable.
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Townhouse A residence for one unit that is attached either horizontally or
vertically to at least two other residences as defined in Section
1102.02 Subd. 119 of the Mounds View Zoning Code.
Vectors Of Disease Animals include, but not limited, to insects, mice, rats, squirrels,
crows, flies and other vermin that are capable of carrying,
transmitting and/or infecting humans with disease.
Yard Waste Garden waste, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, prunings, shrub and
small tree branches as defined by these Standards, generated at
residential or commercial properties.
3 Residential Recycling Program
3.1 All residents are required to separate and recycle all designated recyclable materials.
If set out for curbside collection, recyclable materials are to be placed in the appropriate
container(s) for recycling and are not to be placed in the garbage cart.
3.2 Recyclable materials include at a minimum:
A. Mixed paper: Newspapers (including inserts), magazines, phone books, catalogs,
office and school papers including colored paper, junk mail, box board such as
snack and cereal boxes, pop/beer/water boxes, corrugated cardboard, shredded
paper in sealed paper bags, egg cartons.
B. Glass: Food and beverage containers including glass jars and bottles.
C. Plastic: Food and beverage containers including rigid plastic bottles, containers,
tubs, lids and caps with plastics recycling symbols # 1 - #7, plastic toys, flower
and shrub containers, landscape edging, laundry baskets, and plastic buckets and
pails.
D. Metal: Beverage, food and pet food containers including aluminum cans, tinned -
steel cans, aerosol cans; and other household scrap metal and pots, pans and
silverware that will fit in the recycling bin.
E. Milk cartons and juice boxes.
F. Other materials: Items that from time to time are designated as recyclable by the
City.
3.3 Recyclable materials are to be clean and kept as dry as practicable between collections
by the resident and during collection by the recycling contractor.
3.4 The customer is responsible for the appropriate use and safety of the recycling
containers, including both the interior and exterior of the containers. The customer
shall rinse or wash the interior of the container as needed and shall keep the containers
free of markings or graffiti.
3.5 Recyclables and yard waste may be placed at the curb for collection. Recyclables may
be set out for collection no earlier than 6:00 n.m. on the day before the collection day.
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Recyclables containers and yard waste containers must be removed to their storage
location no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day after collection.
3.6 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.
3.7 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.
4 Multiple -Unit Recycling Program
4.1 Each owner of a building containing four (4) or more dwelling units shall provide
recycling services for all units.
4.2 The owner of a multiple -unit dwelling shall make recycling services available and
convenient to the occupants of all dwelling units on the premise. The recyclables
collection services shall be available on the premises. The collection schedule and
recycling containers' capacity shall provide for regular removal of the recyclables such
that there is adequate storage capacity available in the recyclables containers to prevent
overflowing containers.
4.3 Recyclable materials for multiple unit dwellings shall include the same list as the City's
residential recycling program (see Sec. 3.2 above) unless the City approves a variance
in writing.
4.4 All recyclable materials placed by residents in the multiple -unit recyclables collection
containers must be collected at least weekly and processed and marketed for recycling
by a properly licensed recycling company, and all recyclables must be appropriately
recycled as required by Minnesota laws and regulations.
4.5 Adequate containers shall be in the same enclosure as the garbage containers and shall
be provided and maintained by the owner or by the recyclable's hauler, whichever
provides the recycling collection service. Containers shall be:
A. Sufficient in number and size to meet the demands for recycling services created
by the occupants;
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B. Equipped with self -closing lids such that residents may easily place recyclables in
the containers, but recyclables shall not be exposed to wind, rain and snow, and
human and animal scavengers are discouraged from accessing or removing
recyclables;
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) 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. 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.
4.9 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
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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
achieve these goals the City has implemented the requirement that customers must contain their
garbage.
5.1 Each residential household shall have watertight and vermin -proof container(s) of
sufficient size to contain all household garbage from one collection day until the next.
The container may be provided by the licensed hauler or the resident.
A. Garbage must be bagged in either paper or plastic bags of any size before placement
in the container, so that spillage or blowing of garbage does not occur during the
collection process.
B. Only household garbage, as defined in Section 50.001 of the Mounds View City
Code, shall be placed in the container. Items prohibited from disposal with garbage
in the containers include but may not be limited to designated recyclables, tree and
shrub waste, other yard waste, construction and demolition debris, automotive parts
or fluids, electronic waste, or household hazardous waste.
5.2 The container size and collection frequency shall be sufficient to store and contain all
garbage normally generated between collections such that the container lid closes
tightly and there are no extra bags of garbage next to the container.
A. If the garbage container lid cannot be substantially closed or there are overflow
bags of garbage set out for collection that cannot be contained in the cart, a
container of larger size or an additional container shall be required. This
requirement may be imposed by the City if a resident has overflow garbage for up
to two (2) weeks (out of any consecutive five (5) weeks) and/or the lid cannot be
substantially closed.
B. If overflow garbage is placed next to the garbage container for collection, it shall
be securely bagged such that animals and vermin may not access the contents of
the bag. The licensed hauler may charge an additional fee for collection of any
extra bags of garbage.
C. The resident is responsible for the appropriate use and safety of the garbage
containers, including both the interior and exterior of the containers. The resident
shall rinse or wash the interior of the container as needed and shall keep the
containers free of markings or graffiti.
D. The bill payer shall be responsible for payment of fees for garbage collection
service and fees for collection of any extra bags to the licensed hauler.
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5.3 Containers for garbage may be set out for collection no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the
day before the collection day. Containers must be returned to their storage location no
later than 6:00 a.m. on the day after the collection day.
Between collection days, wheeled garbage carts shall be located behind the front line
of the dwelling, in the garage or screened from view from the street, and at least ten
feet from any abutting dwelling or sufficiently distant so as not to be a nuisance to those
properties, unless other provisions are allowed by the City due to special site
conditions.
5.4 Exemptions from service by a licensed hauler shall only occur in accordance with
Mounds View Code 50.002 and shall be at the sole discretion of the City. Examples
of alternate disposal methods to qualify for exemption from service may include:
♦ Written permission to dispose of garbage in a neighbor's garbage cart
(shared service); or
♦ Use of a commercial dumpster owned or leased for use by a commercial
property. (This commercial property may be owned or leased by the
applicant, or the applicant may be an employee who has written permission
from his/her employer to use the employer's commercial dumpster.) ; or
♦ Self -hauling garbage to an approved transfer station or processing facility.
The City shall arrange for regular verification of proper disposal of garbage and waste.
Evidence of improper garbage or waste disposal shall be reason to immediately require
weekly removal of garbage.
The form to request exemption from service by a licensed hauler is attached to this
document as Appendix A.
The City of Mounds View shall have sole discretion to grant or not grant an exemption
request. The City shall arrange for regular verification of proper disposal of garbage
and waste on the property for which the request for exemption from garbage service is
made. Evidence of improper garbage or waste disposal shall be reason to immediately
require service by a licensed garbage hauler.
6 Residential Garbage Collection by Licensed Garbage
Hauler
Garbage collection by licensed haulers (excluding On -Call Roll -Off Haulers) shall
occur once per week, on Thursdays only, except when Thursday is a legal holiday. In
the case of a holiday, the collection will occur the following business day. Slight
schedule changes may be made, with sufficient advance notice by the hauler for adverse
weather conditions or other.
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7 Multiple -Unit Solid Waste Standards
7.1 Each property must provide for the separation of recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste,
and other items designated in these standards from garbage, and shall ensure the
appropriate processing or disposal of all solid waste in accordance with Minnesota
statutes and county policies.
7.2 Each property having four (4) or more residential units shall have weekly garbage
dumpster or equivalent service, provided by a hauler licensed by the City.
A. The dumpsters shall be of a capacity to fully contain garbage between collections,
covered, and of an approved sanitary type with the proper attachments for lifting
onto garbage trucks. The dumpsters shall be water -tight and rodent and vermin -
proof.
B. Containers shall be equipped with self -closing lids such that residents may easily
place garbage in the containers, but garbage shall not be exposed to wind, and
human and animal scavengers and vectors of disease are discouraged from
accessing or removing garbage.
C Garbage shall be removed more often than weekly if dumpsters become full.
Garbage shall be transported and disposed of in accordance with state laws and
rules and county policies regarding licensed disposal and processing.
8 Collection and Composting of Tree and Shrub Waste, Other
Yard Waste, and Source Separated Compostable Materials
8.1 Yard waste shall be properly disposed of by:
A. Backyard composting or in -place mulching (as by "mulching mowers").
B. Collected by a hauler separate from the garbage.
C. Collected by an independent lawn service.
D. Taken by the resident or property owner to an approved county or private yard
waste drop-off or transfer facility.
E. Including yard waste in a source -separated organics collection program, if
available.
8.2 Home lawn, garden waste, and kitchen food scraps may be composted in small
quantities on a residential lot as long as the compost pile does not create a nuisance for
neighbors due to objectionable odor, vectors of disease or unsightliness.
A. Backyard composting must be done in a structure that prohibits the entry or nesting
of rodents and vermin. Composting of meats or fats that attract rodents and vermin
is prohibited in backyard composting.
B. Compost structures must be placed at least five feet from rear- and side -yard
property lines and shall not be placed in the front yard. Compost structures shall
be properly maintained and shall not be unsightly.
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C. Residents must follow composting operation guidelines published by the
University of Minnesota Extension Service or other reputable gardening experts.
8.3 Yard waste not collected by the City -contracted garbage hauler or not composted by
the resident, or tree limbs, stumps and roots greater than six (6) inches in diameter must
be transported to a properly permitted and licensed yard waste transfer or composting
facility. Exceptions to this requirement are allowed if a tree service provides on -site
chipping to produce a suitable mulch product. Such on -site chipping and mulch depositing
must be prior approved by the resident or property owner.
8.4 Reserved for Source Separated Organics program.
8.5 Reserved for standards relating to separation and collection of source separated organic
waste at multiple -unit dwelling properties.
9 Bulky Waste, Large Appliances and Electronic Waste,
Residential and Multiple Unit Residential Properties
9.1 All bulky waste, large appliances, electronic waste and similar items not included in
garbage or recycling collection shall be properly disposed of. No such items may be
disposed of in streams, ponds, waterways or roadside ditches or on vacant or public
land, or on property whether owned or not owned by the waste generator.
9.2 Upon customer request, all licensed garbage haulers must collect and properly dispose
of appliances, electronics, or bulky waste. An additional fee may be charged by the
hauler for this service; the fee, if any, for such service is the responsibility of the
generator of the appliances or bulky waste if known, or the property owner on whose
property the item is on and must be paid in full.
9.3 Electronic waste must be properly disposed of, either through special arrangements
with a licensed hauler, hauling of electronic waste by the resident to a legitimate
electronic waste drop off facility, take back service at a retailer, or other approved
disposal method. An additional fee may be charged by the hauler for this service.
9.4 Each owner of a building containing more than four (4) dwelling units shall provide
bulky waste services for all units.
A. Adequate provision on the property must be made by the owner for the convenient
and proper disposal of bulky materials by residents. Bulky materials placed by
residents for disposal shall be collected by a licensed hauler at least weekly.
B. Provision must be made by the owner for differential processing and disposal of
the types of bulky waste generated by residents, including burnable bulky waste,
recyclable bulky waste (appliances) and electronic waste.
9.5 Each owner of a building containing more than four (4) dwelling units shall prohibit
the disposal of household hazardous waste, or other prohibited waste in garbage or
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recycling containers, and shall provide educational information to all residents in the
building on the proper transportation and disposal of household hazardous waste.
10 Commercial Solid Waste Standards
10.1 Each business or commercial property must provide for the separation of designated
recyclables, bulky waste and other items designated in these standards from garbage
and shall ensure the appropriate processing or disposal of all solid waste in accordance
with Minnesota Statute, 115A.151, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations
and Ramsey County policies.
10.2 Each business or commercial property shall have weekly garbage dumpster or
equivalent service, provided by a commercial hauler licensed by the City.
A. The dumpsters shall be of a minimum capacity of one cubic yard, covered, and of
an approved sanitary type with the proper attachments for lifting onto garbage
trucks. The dumpsters shall be water -tight and rat and vermin -proof. If garbage
carts are used, there shall be adequate capacity in size and/or number of carts to
contain all waste generated between collections.
B. Garbage shall be removed at least once weekly, and more often if garbage carts or
dumpsters become full: Garbage shall be transported and disposed of in accordance
with state laws and rules and county policies regarding licensed disposal and
processing.
10.3 Each business or commercial property shall provide recycling services for all units.
A. Adequate containers shall be provided by the owner or by the recyclable's hauler
for all recyclable materials. Containers shall be stored on the premises in a location
that is convenient for building tenants to place recyclables and for haulers to collect
recyclables. The containers for recycling will be covered and secured so that
building tenants may easily place recyclables in the containers. Recyclables shall
not be exposed to wind, rain and snow. The recycling container lids should also
discourage human and animal scavengers from accessing or removing recyclables.
B. Recyclable materials shall include the same list as the City's residential recycling
program (see Sec. 2.2 above) unless the City approves a variance in writing, in
addition to any business -specific recyclables for which a market is available (e.g.,
metal turnings, printing rolls or end runs, or other types of commercial or industrial
scrap commodities).
C. All recyclable materials placed by building tenants in the recyclables collection
containers should be collected at least weekly and processed and marketed for
recycling by a properly licensed recycling company, and all recyclables must be
appropriately recycled as per Minnesota laws and regulations. No recyclable
materials placed by building tenants in the recyclables collection containers will be
collected or disposed of as garbage.
D. Recycling education information should be provided to all building tenants that
explains 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
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education information may consist of fliers, posters, presentations or other methods
as appropriate. The education program may be conducted by the owner or by the
recyclable's hauler.
10.4 Reserved for standards relating to separation and collection of yard waste at
commercial properties.
10.5 Reserved for standards relating to separation and collection of organic waste at
commercial properties.
11 Hauler Licensing and Requirements
11.1 Haulers collecting garbage, recyclables, bulky waste, electronics, yard waste or non-
recyclables or any combination thereof from residential areas, commercial
establishments, multiple dwellings and/or manufactured home parks must be licensed
by the City. Including haulers that use a roll -off type vehicle to haul solid waste or any
combination thereof that includes solid waste.
11.2 Conditions of License: Each license shall be applied for and may be issued, renewed,
suspended or revoked under authority of Chapter 50 of the City Code, and each licensee
shall comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 603 and of these Standards.
11.3 Before a license is issued, the applicant shall provide the City with a detailed schedule
of all proposed maximum pricing, rates, fees, taxes, or charges to be charged during
the licensed period for which the application is made. The actual maximum rates
charged by haulers must conform to the schedule of maximum pricing, rates, fees,
taxes, or charges provided on the license application. Any increase in maximum rates
during the licensed period shall be submitted to the City Council in writing, at least 90
days prior to the proposed implementation date for any rate increase. .
11.4 Before a license is issued, the applicant shall file with the City Administrator evidence
that the applicant has in effect public liability insurance for the hauler's business and
for all vehicles as follows:
A. Solid Waste Vehicles
(1) General liability in the following amounts:
(a) Property damage or combined single limit, $500,000
(b) Bodily injury in the following amounts:
i) Per person, $1,000,000
ii) Per occurrence, $5,000,000
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(2) Auto liability in the following amounts:
(a) Property damage or combined single limit, $500,000
(b) Bodily injury in the following amounts:
i) Per person, $1,000,000
ii) Per occurrence, $5,000,000
(3) Workers Compensation Insurance as specified by the Minnesota Department of
Occupational Health and Safety and federal law.
B. Roll Off Vehicles
(1) General liability in the following amounts:
(a) Property damage or combined single limit, $250,000
(b) Bodily injury in the following amounts:
i) Per person, $1,000,000
ii) Per occurrence, $2,000,000
(2) Auto liability in the following amounts:
(a) Property damage or combined single limit, $250,000.00.
(b) Bodily injury in the following amounts:
i) Per person, $1,000,000
ii) Per occurrence, $2,000,000
(3) Workers Compensation Insurance as specified by the Minnesota Department of
Occupational Health and Safety and federal law.
11.5 All licensees shall report to the City the amount of garbage, recyclable materials, bulky
waste and yard waste collected. This shall be done monthly on a form provided by the
City (Appendix B) and shall be accompanied by copies of all weight tickets for garbage,
recyclable materials, bulky waste and yard waste collected in the City and processed or
disposed of.
11.6 All licensees that haul recyclables shall report to the City those residential customers
that do not participate, at least quarterly, in the recycling program. This shall be done
monthly for the previous three months on a form provided by the City.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A
Request for Exemption from the Requirement for Weekly
Garbage and Recyclables Collection
M0U--NDitSVVfE-W
Garbage Collection Exemption
Request Form
Collection Required: Pursuant to Section 603.02 of the Mounds View Municipal Code,
each residence, multiple dwelling, commercial establishment and mobile home park
within the City shall contract for garbage collection.
Exemption Provision: A household or business may be exempted from the garbage
collection requirement if an environmentally sound alternative method of solid waste
disposal is utilized.
Please indicate in the area provided below your detailed method for waste disposal,
which will be reviewed by the City Clerk/Administrator. (If additional space is needed,
use the back of this form or attach additional pages as necessary.)
Your Name: Address:
Phone Number: Date submitted:
Applicant's Signature
(Exemptions denied by the City Clerk/Administrator
may be appealed, in writing, to the City Council within
ten days of the date of denial.)
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Date received:
Decision:
Reviewed by:
Appendix B
Hauler Tonnage Reporting Form
Licensed Hauler Report
*All weigh tickets must be available upon request.
Business Reporting
Addresv'CityStatefZip
Emaiq-
Phone
Reporting Period (Monthi'Year)
Number of Residential Properties (Cart Services Only) at which recycling service was pros,iided
Number of mobile home carts at which recycling service was pravided
Number of tons of recycling processed from properties with cart service
Number of tons of reevelinq processed from, mufti -unit PrGpertie-s fservi ces separate from
residential route collection).
Includeformula it used to determine cart andordumpsterweight
Residual garbage in the recycli N
Newspaper
Cardboard
Magazzines
PItlStir
Glass.
A um nuns
Cars
Tin Cars
Pounds,
• Fnicky9f, a list of multi -unit property addresses serviced.
• Filslis of residential property iddresses not recycling on a regular basis (less than once
in two months).,
• Enclose any educationaUoutreach materials that hivebeen distributed tocustoniers.
Remit report to: Cit� of Mounds View, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112,
Attn: Recycling Coordinator
I certit, as an authorized representative of the above -named company,, that I have personally
examined and am familiar with the information submitted in response to the questions contained in
this report, and all information submitted is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge..
X Signature
Person Completing Report
Title
Date
Failure to remit monthly reports may result in suspension or revocation of your City of Mounds'-,Iiew
Hauler License.
2401 Mounds View Boulevard' Mounds Vier,
MIN 55112 ' e,7d3) 717 -4Z00 ' Fax jd3) 717-4019
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