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File #: 231271    Version: 0
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 12/12/2023 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 1/17/2024
Effective date: 2/6/2024    
Title: An ordinance relating to the regulation of solid waste containers.
Sponsors: ALD. WESTMORELAND, ALD. BAUMAN, ALD. STAMPER
Indexes: GARBAGE CARTS, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Attachments: 1. OCA's Approval, 2. Notice published 2/5/2024
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
2/5/20240 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/22/20240 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/17/20240 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
1/4/20240 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Jezamil Arroyo-Vega DNS Commissioner appeared along with Alex Highley (LRB). Ms. Arroyo-Vega said that DNS is more than willing to participate and suggested redefining the language to make it clear and enforceable. Both will partner to have a substitute ready for the next Common Council meeting.
Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
12/12/20230 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

 231271  

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. WESTMORELAND

Title

An ordinance relating to the regulation of solid waste containers.

Sections                      

79-3-4-a-3                     cr

79-4-2.5                     cr

Analysis

This ordinance requires owners of commercial and multi-family residential properties to ensure the lids of solid waste containers on their properties are kept closed.

 

Body

Whereas, Many business owners and residential property managers are unable to close the lids of dumpsters overflowing with garbage due to the amount of trash produced on their premises; and

 

Whereas, The overflow of litter due to limited dumpster space creates an eyesore for nearby residents, and can lead to health and environmental problems, such as rat and bug infestations; and

 

Whereas, Owners of commercial and multi-family residential properties with overflowing dumpsters that are subject to fines would be incentivized to seek additional dumpsters for their premises or to increase the frequency of trash collection from their dumpsters; now, therefore

 

The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

 

Part 1. Section 79-3-4-a-3 of the code is created to read:

 

79-3. Waste Containers Required.

4. FOR COMMERCIAL AREAS.

a-3. Receptacle Lids to be Closed. The owners or operators of shopping centers, commercial or business establishments are to ensure that the lids of solid waste containers are kept closed and that garbage remains inside the containers and does not overflow the containers. A property owner who permits a quantity of garbage on their property that exceeds the space available in their waste container or containers shall acquire additional receptacles or increase the frequency of garbage collection, or shall be subject to the penalties of s. 79-16. 

 

Part 2. Section 79-4-2.5 of the code is created to read:

 

 

79-4. Waste Container Regulations.

2.5 NONPORTABLE CONTAINERS; CLOSURE OF LIDS.

The owner of a multi-family residential property shall ensure that the lids of waste containers are kept closed and that garbage remains inside the receptacle and does not overflow the containers. A property owner who permits a quantity of garbage on their property that exceeds the space available in their waste container or containers shall acquire additional receptacles or increase the frequency of garbage collection, or shall be subject to the penalties of s. 79-16. 

 

LRB

APPROVED AS TO FORM

 

 K. Broadnax

____________________________

Legislative Reference Bureau

Date: 12.04.023

Attorney

IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE

IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE

 

 

____________________________

Office of the City Attorney

Date:  ______________________

 

Requestor

 

Drafter

Alex Highley

LRB179579-1

11/30/2023