§ 118-138. Minimum standards for recycling on multi-family property.

(a)

Each owner shall: (1) provide recyclable materials collection containers on the owner's multi-family property; and (2) arrange for recycling collection services.

(b)

Each owner shall display prominent signage indicating the location of recycling collection container locations.

(c)

Each owner shall provide printed recycling education informational materials to residents at a minimum of two times per year.

(d)

No person shall dispose of recyclable materials that have been separated from solid waste.

(e)

No person shall place solid or hazardous waste in a recycling collection container.

(f)

Each owner shall take all necessary steps to ensure that recycling activities do not cause litter or a nuisance. Each owner shall immediately pick-up any litter and eliminate any nuisance caused by any recycling activity.

(g)

Each owner shall annually provide the Collier County Solid Waste Management Department current contact information for all multi-family property.

(h)

The County's exclusive franchised contractor for the collection of residential program recyclables includes the collection of program recyclables generated by those customers that occupy multi-family residences, even if the customers receive non-curbside residential collection service.

(Ord. No. 2009-56, § 8)