An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit the use of receptacles furnished by the Metropolitan Government in the collection of solid waste.

Whereas, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson, through the Department of Pubic Works, currently provides for the collection of solid waste to many of the citizens of Davidson County; and

Whereas, The Metropolitan Government seeks to improve the efficiency of the solid waste collection process by furnishing certain waste containers that facilitate loading and transportation of the waste;

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. Section 10.20.120(A) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby replaced with the following:

One-Family and Two-Family Residential. The department of public works shall pick up and dispose of garbage and rubbish once a week and shall determine the maximum amount thereof it will pick up at each time. All garbage and rubbish shall be placed in thirty-gallon containers and no container's contents shall weigh more than fifty pounds, provided, however, that the thirty gallon limit shall not apply if the department of public works furnishes a container with a capacity greater than thirty gallons. If the department of public works or other department furnishes a waste container for use at a one-family or two-family residence, the residents of such dwelling shall use that container for the weekly collection contemplated by this section. Any excess garbage or rubbish shall be disposed of at the expense of the owner or the person in charge of the premises.

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County so requiring, provided that the department shall take all reasonable steps necessary to implement this ordinance within six months of adoption.

Sponsored By: Amanda McClendon

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

BILL NO. BL2001-925

Mr. President:

I move to amend Bill No. BL2001-925 by amending Section 1 thereof and replacing it with the following provision:

Section 1. Section 10.20.120(A) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby replaced with the following:

One-Family and Two-Family Residential. The department of public works shall pick up and dispose of garbage and rubbish once a week and shall determine the maximum amount thereof it will pick up at each time. All garbage and rubbish shall be placed in thirty-gallon containers and no container's contents shall weigh more than fifty pounds, provided, however, these limits shall not apply if the department of public works furnishes a container with greater capacity. If the department of public works or other department furnishes a waste container for use at a one-family or two-family residence, the residents of such dwelling shall use that container for the weekly collection contemplated by this section. Further, such residents shall comply with waste container capacity and weight limitations established by the director of the department of public works. Any excess garbage or rubbish shall be disposed of at the expense of the owner or the person in charge of the premises.

Sponsored By: Amanda McClendon
Amendment Adopted: January 15, 2002

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	December 18, 2001
Passed First Reading:	December 18, 2001
Referred to:	Public Works Committee
Amended:	January 15, 2002
Passed Second Reading:	January 15, 2002
Deferred:	February 5, 2002
Passed Third Reading:	February 19, 2002
Approved:	February 21, 2002
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