Modified recycling programs allowed

(a)

Recycling programs which incorporate modifications substitutions, or reductions to the requirements of section 22-19 and 22-20 may be submitted to the department for approval. Approval, rejection, or approval with conditions of the proposed modified recycling program shall be determined by the department. The department shall consider the following factors in evaluating the proposed modified recycling program:

(1)

Whether the establishment operates a recycling program, and is self-hauling the materials to a recyclable vendor.

(2)

Whether the establishment generates a lesser number of recyclable materials than the required minimum.

(3)

Whether the establishment generates and recycles materials not listed in section 22-19 or section 22-20 above, as applicable.

(4)

Whether the establishment is contracting with a franchisee for collection services, which provide for a post-collection separation of recyclable material, and which:

a.

Generate recyclable materials which comply, in kind and quantity, with the recycling requirements provided for in section 22-19 or section 22-20 hereof, as applicable; and

b.

Utilize a materials separation facility which is permitted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

(b)

Any person seeking approval of a modified recycling program shall submit an application in such a form as is prescribed by the department. All modified recycling programs shall be reviewed on a semiannual basis and applicants shall be required to confirm or revise the information contained in their applications at that time.

An application for approval of a modified recycling program shall include but not be limited to, the following documentation, as appropriate to the specific application:

(1)

Supporting documentation to evidence self-hauling, activities, which shall include proof of source-separation activities and copies of receipts from recyclable material purchasers.

(2)

A waste composition study of the waste generated by the applicant, which shall cover a representative time period of not less than two weeks.

(3)

A copy of the applicable contract with a post collection separation facility, specifying materials and volumes recycled which are attributable to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 13194, § 2, 9-27-10)