Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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KCHD ORDINANCE 1999- 12 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS White Goods (freon containing): Refrigerators and Air Conditioning units that no longer function for which they were intended that can be salvaged for scrap once proper removal of freon is removed by a qualified technician. Woodwaste: Solid waste consisting of wood pieces or particles generated as a by-product or waste from the manufacturing of wood products, handling and storage of raw materials and trees and stumps. This includes, but is not limited to, sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, pulp, hog fuel and log sort yard waste, but does not include wood pieces or particles containing chemical preservatives such as creosote, pentachlorophenol or copper-chrome-arsenate. Yard Waste: A compostable organic material generated in yards, gardens, and private or public areas resulting from the maintenance or removal of ornamental vegetation, including, but not limited to, brush, branches, prunings, grass, leaves, flowers, shrubs, and small trees. Yard waste shall not include land clearing wastes, construction and demolition wastes, woodwaste, animal excrement, rocks, garbage, moderate risk waste, or dangerous waste. SECTION IV. ON-SITE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS A. General Standards 1. Owner Responsibilities for Solid Waste. The owner, operator or occupant of any premise, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory and legal handling and/or disposal of all solid waste generated by them or accumulated on the property. Except as provided in Section IV.B.6., single-family residences and single-family farms are prohibited from dumping or depositing solid waste onto or under the surface of land owned or leased by them. All solid wastes must be stored in accordance with Section IV.A.2. until removed to a permitted solid waste handling facility. 2. Storage Requirements. a. Responsibility. The owner and/or occupant of any premises shall be responsible for the safe and sanitary storage of all solid wastes generated or accumulated at that premises until it is removed to a permitted solid waste facility. The storage area and storage containers shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and nuisance-free condition. Provisions shall be made for the safe and sanitary disposal of leakage and drainage from sanitary compactors, drop boxes, and storage areas. Materials shall be contained to prevent blowing. Additionally, generators should refer to Section IV.B. pertaining to specific solid waste handling requirements. b. On-Site Storage. (1) The owner, operator or occupant of any premises, business establishment or industry shall store all garbage and rubbish in containers that meet the following requirements, except for recyclables which are addressed in Section IV.A.2.b.(3).: (A) Disposable containers shall be sufficiently strong to allow lifting without breakage.