§ 8.12.040. Unlawful disposal.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to throw, place, or bury any solid waste or other discarded materials anywhere in the city other than in an authorized container or public receptacle.

B.

It is illegal to place sharps in solid waste collection containers including recycling, garbage and green waste containers. All sharps must be taken to an appropriate medical waste disposal facility, the El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center, or the household hazardous waste facility, if they are accepted there.

C.

PPCPs shall not be placed in solid waste containers and must be taken to a household hazardous waste facility or the El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center for appropriate disposal. A list of such products shall be available from the household hazardous waste facility for residents.

D.

The state of California has deemed it illegal to dispose of universal wastes in landfills. Universal wastes must be properly disposed or recycled pursuant to state law. Most universal wastes are accepted daily at the El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center.

E.

Special wastes must be handled and disposed of or recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment and in accordance with all applicable regulations.

F.

It is unlawful for any person to place or dispose of items at the El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center that are not accepted at that facility. Unlawful disposal includes, but is not limited to: placing garbage, compostable material, certain hazardous wastes, special wastes, and other items not listed as accepted anywhere in the facility; placing any acceptable items in the incorrect containers; and placing restricted drop-off items anywhere in the facility without gaining appropriate access for restricted items.

(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007.)

(Ord. No. 2010-06, § 1, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 2012-04, § I, 12-18-2012)