GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
Title 8: Health and Safety | Chapter 8.44 and 8.56
State-Mandated Refuse Diversion
& Organics Management Requirements
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
January 9, 2023
SB 1383 &
Franchise
System
Ordinances
Passed
SB 1383 Takes Effect
in Glendale
Enforcement Program
Takes Effect (1/1/24)
ACTION
SEEKING APPROVAL TO:
q Amend GMC Title 8: Health and Safety
- Sections 8.44 and 8.56
q Modify Citywide Fee Schedule
FOCUS AREAS:
q Clarification on self-hauling language
q Incorporating Enforcement code language
from 8.44.180 into the Citywide Fee Schedule
q Consistency in terminology in minor areas
CLARIFICATION ON SELF-HAULING
Is Self Hauling Permissible?
Implies allowing self-hauling
of all 3 waste streams
Requires all accounts to be
serviced by franchised hauler &
receive 3-stream collection
service.
Allows exemption for self-
hauling of recycling and
organics only
Regular Services Only
excludes temporary collection services
FEES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
May 2021 Ordinance (8.44.180)
(Based on SB 1383 model ordinance language)
Proposed 2024 Ordinance
A. Refers to Chapter 1.24 of GMC No change
B. Allows for civil remedies No change
C. Process for Enforcement (steps 1-5) No change
D. Establishes Penalty amounts No change
E. Outlines factors considered in determining penalty amounts* Deleted F. Compliance Deadline Extension Considerations. No change G. Education Period for Noncompliance (January 2022 to December 2023) No change H. Civil Penalties for Noncompliance (Beginning January 2024) No change * Language for incorporation into Citywide Fee Schedule
MODIFICATIONS TO CITATIONS & FEES
Add:
Code Section Code Description 1st Fine 2nd Fine 3rd Fine GMC.8.44.020 Safe and sanitary storage of solid waste $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.030 Limited accumulation of solid waste $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.050 Prohibition on scavenging of material $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.060 Prohibition on excluded waste $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.080 Prohibition on contaminating waste streams $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.081.B Placing of refuse containers for collection $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.083 Edible food generator recovery compliance $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.084 Edible food recovery service compliance $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.085 Edible food recovery capacity compliance $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.086 Community event compliance on service requirements $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.094.B Depositing refuse in a receptacle on other person’s property $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.095 Not maintaining container to reduce odor and residual debris $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.096 Not maintaining waste storage area to reduce odor and residual debris $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.111 Failure by generator to make payments for waste collection services. $100 $200 $500 Remove:
GMC.8.44.050.D Receptacles – ROW placement $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.130.A Receptacles – Dimensions (40 gallons/70 pounds) $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.140 Receptacles – Name of business printed legibly $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.150 Receptacles – Commercial and Industrial (Waster collector’s name and phone number)
$100 $200 $500
GMC.8.44.170 Receptacles – Clean and maintained after each use $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.180 Tampering With Refuse Receptacles Prohibited $100 $200 $500 GMC.8.44.190 Receptacles – Clean and maintained area of use $100 $200 $500
ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS
OUTREACH EFFORTS
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