§ 21-149.01. Commercial and industrial recycling program; responsibilities of owners.

(a)

By July 1, 2019, the owners of commercial and industrial properties shall provide an opportunity at their properties and for all tenants, patrons, and customers to have access to exterior recycling collection receptacles and trash collection receptacles, including along store fronts, to voluntarily recycle designated recyclable materials. By July 1, 2019, business entities shall provide recycling receptacles in the interior of their business as trash receptacles are provided, for customers to voluntarily recycle designated recyclable materials. Property owners and/or businesses shall submit to the Director for approval a plan by July 1, 2019 or upon the request of the Director, or when there is a change in circumstances that will affect the substantive requirements of the plan. The plan shall demonstrate compatibility with the County's recycling programs. Each plan shall include at a minimum:

(1)

Designation of recyclable materials to be collected;

(2)

A collection system for the designated recyclable materials; and

(3)

Provisions for publicizing the recycling program.

(b)

By July 1, 2019, owners of commercial and industrial properties shall provide at least equally sized and equally convenient recycling containers to accompany each trash container on the exterior of the property, including along store fronts. By July 1, 2019 businesses shall provide at least equally sized and equally convenient recycling containers to accompany each trash container on the interior of their stores and offices. Recycling containers shall be clearly marked. A list of categories that can be recycled shall be clearly displayed on or near the container.

(c)

Owners of commercial and industrial properties may request technical assistance from the County for the implementation of recycling programs and the preparation of recycling plans, if required. The Director shall provide assistance and best practice methods to commercial and industrial property owners or to their tenants or operators to increase recycling and to minimize their contribution to the waste stream. A template plan that also provides guidance shall be available to the owners of commercial properties or to their tenants or operators in the preparation of recycling plans.

(d)

An annual report which accounts for the amount of designated recyclable materials collected must be submitted by the owners of commercial and industrial properties to the Director on a schedule established by the Director and the report shall include the method of collection, the amount collected and the disposal method of the materials.

(e)

The Director is authorized to extend the date of compliance for operation of a voluntary recycling program if satisfactory progress has been made toward implementing their recycling program.

(CB-87-2012; CB-12-2018)