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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: December 4, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Amending Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.98 Solid Waste
and Recycling Enclosure Standards
Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance amending Dublin Municipal
Code Section 7.98, Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards, to establish
design criteria and size requirements for enclosures at new developments and
specifying locations that trigger a planning entitlement such as a site development
review or conditional use permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.98, Solid
Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin Municipal Code, Section 7.98, Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards
governs the standards for waste and recycling enclosures associated with new
commercial development, new multifamily development with shared enclosures, and for
commercial development projects that require Site Development Review or a
Conditional Use Permit. Section 7.98 was last updated on August 21, 2012, when City
Council adopted Ordinance 13-12. Staff is recommending an amendment to Section
7.98 in order to streamline the design, review, and permitting of projects that include
waste and recycling enclosures. Other recommended amendments will clarify the
requirement for hose bibs and sanitary sewer connections; specify the maintenance
requirements for enclosures; specify the placement and spacing of trash and recycling
cans in new development; and specify where pet-waste disposal stations are installed in
new development.
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The proposed Municipal Code amendments intend to make waste enclosures easier
and safer to use and incorporate greater stormwater pollution prevention strategies.
This includes minor adjustments to enclosure design requirements related to size an d
ensures ease of use and serviceability during regular operations. The existing and new
requirements for enclosure design are presented in a streamlined table as compared to
the paragraph format of the current code. The proposed changes should result in the
development, construction and operation of waste management infrastructure that is
easy to use and is well maintained resulting in less litter on Dublin streets, parks, and in
private developments. Description of the changes to the Municipal Code are outlined
below:
1. Change current waste enclosure requirement mandating installation of a hose bib
and sanitary sewer connection for all developments, excluding industrial uses, to
only requiring installation of a hose bib and sanitary sewer connection for waste
enclosures intended for use by food service establishments. This aligns with
requirements of the Alameda County Health Department and with the Dublin San
Ramon Services District. The proposed ordinance adjustment will reduce the
cost of enclosure construction for locations that are non-food service
establishments.
2. New requirement for proper ongoing maintenance and use of enclosures. This
includes mandating all enclosures must be well maintained; used only to house
trash, recycling, and organics containers; and that each business subscribes to
the levels of service they need so to prevent overflowing of waste containers. In
addition to preventing stormwater pollution, well maintained enclosures help
prevent safety issues for employees that are servicing solid waste and for the
solid-waste service provider when emptying waste containers. Good enclosure
maintenance also reduces the instances of vector problems.
3. New requirement for new commercial and multifamily development projects or
existing developments with documented ongoing litter issues to install and
maintain public litter collection containers. This will help reduce litter inside and
around shopping centers and multi-family properties. This proposed adjustment
would require litter containers for trash and recycling at the entrance and exit of
all properties, throughout the facility at every 300 to 350 feet, and within 10 feet
of any food generating or selling store. Public litter containers installed will be
required to match the design elements of the development. The owner or
property manager will be responsible for emptying the containers a minimum of
once a week and keeping the containers clean and graffiti free.
4. New requirement for property owners to install, maintain, and empty pet w aste
bag and disposal stations within new parks and trails, or at locations with an on -
going pet waste litter concerns. This will help insure Dublin’s parks and trails
stay clean and reduce storm water issues related to pet waste.
In an effort to streamline solid waste and recycling enclosure development, review, and
permitting, Staff recently created two documents that are provided to all development
applicants. The documents are titled “Waste Handling Standards for Commercial and
Multi-Family Properties” (Attachment 2), and “Waste Enclosure Requirements Checklist”
(Attachment 3).
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The Waste Handling Standards document includes all requirements outlined in the
Municipal Code as well as photos, diagrams, and greater detail on all items required by
the Municipal Code. The Enclosure Requirements Checklist ensures that developers
understand the requirements and that they provide the detail needed for Staff to fully
review projects for compliance with the requirements. The goal is to make plan
submittal and review related to waste enclosures more efficient for applicants and staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City held a public meeting on November 20, 2018 from 5:00 -7:00pm. Information
about the meeting was sent to businesses, multifamily properties, developers, and
property management companies.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 13-12
2. Waste Handling Standards for Commercial and Multi-Family Properties
3. Waste Enclosure Requirements Checklist
4. Ordinance of the City of Dublin Amending Chapter 7.98 of the Dublin Municipal Code
Relating to the Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosure Standards
ORDINANCE NO. 13-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.98 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING ENCLOSURE STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1:
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"): This Ordinance is exempt
from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Section 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA
applies only to those projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the
environment. The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because the Ordinance
does not, in itself, allow the construction of any building or structure, but it sets forth the
regulations that shall be followed if and when a building or structure is proposed to be
constructed or a site is proposed to be developed. This Ordinance of itself, therefore, has no
potential for resulting in significant physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately.
Section 2: Section 7.98.010 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.98.010 Applicability.
A. The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to all building or development permits for:
1. New commercial development projects.
2. New multi-family development projects with 5 units or more that will utilize shared
waste and recycling enclosures.
3. Commercial development projects that trigger a Planning entitlement (such as a
Site Development Review or Conditional Use Permit) and consist of uses,
including but not limited to grocery stores, restaurants, markets, auto repair/use
and daycares, that generate food waste, grease and/or vehicle fluids, and
packaging material in addition to users that have the potential to pollute
stormwater as determined by the Director of Public Works.
4. Any other project, including but not limited to tenant improvements, where the
Public Works Department concludes that the use has the potential to discharge
pollution into the City's storm sewer system. When this Chapter applies to a tenant
improvement, the property owner or Applicant shall be responsible for making
improvements only to the solid waste and recycling enclosure used by the tenant.
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Section 3: Section 7.98.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.98.030 General Construction and Design Standards.
The location, design and construction of enclosures for the set out and collection of garbage,
recyclables, food waste, landscaping debris or other discarded materials shall conform to all
applicable regulations set out in these standards and to all other provisions of the Dublin
Municipal Code. A development may have multiple solid waste and recycling enclosures to meet
the required amount of capacity. The Public Works Director shall review the design of all
enclosures. All enclosures are subject to a Site Development Review permit.
Standard enclosures shall have a minimum inside usable floor and wall dimension of 18 feet
wide by 10 feet deep, to allow tenant and Collector access to the bins/carts and placement of
bins sideways in the enclosure if necessary. In some instances, the required enclosure size may
be greater than 18 feet by 10 feet.
All commercial uses within the City must at a minimum provide adequate space for separate
garbage bins, cardboard only bins and mixed recycling bins. In addition, food service
establishments shall provide adequate space for food waste/organics. If a food establishment
will generate grease, fat or tallow, adequate space for those containers is also required. The
types and size of bins shall be based on the volume of tonnage generated by the development
activity, as estimated by the Public Works Director, and with the aim of reducing, as much as
possible, the number of service trips per week by the Collector.
A. Height Clearance of the Enclosure Approach.
The entire approach to and from the front of the enclosure shall have at least 18 feet of vertical
clearance to accommodate refuse truck height. The area immediately in front of the enclosure
itself, or the location where the bin will be serviced, shall have at least 32 feet of vertical
clearance to accommodate the servicing of the bin.
All projects shall provide clearance for front end loading vehicles, as defined below:
Vertical (approach and exit) 18 feet high
Vertical (when dumping bin) 32 feet high
Lateral 15 feet wide
B. Driveways.
An asphalt or concrete driveway with 50 feet of straight, direct access that leads to and from the
enclosures to the bin is required and shall be built to withstand trucks weighting up to 62,000
pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The driveway shall be built in accordance with the City
Standard Plans and Specifications.
C. Concrete Apron at the Approach.
1. The apron surface shall be the same elevation as the enclosure pad threshold and the
surrounding surfaces, with a minimum slope of 1/8 inch (1% grade) per foot away
from the enclosure pad so as to direct runoff away from the enclosure.
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2. The apron shall extend 10 feet from the enclosure pad and be the width of the
enclosure opening. To prevent damage to the asphalt paving caused by
receptacle impact, the enclosure base shall be designed to withstand up to 20,000
pounds of direct force from a single truck axle. A sufficient strength concrete shall
be used to prevent chipping.
D. Concrete Enclosure Pad.
1. The enclosure pad shall be engineered to withstand up to 20,000 pounds of direct
force from a single truck axle for any portion of the pad that is subject to vehicle
traffic.
2. The enclosure pad surface shall be the same elevation as the apron threshold.
3. On the open side of the enclosure, a grade break line shall be constructed at the
inside edge of the wall with the slab sloping inwards on the inside of the structure
and away from the structure on the outside.
4. The ground on all other sides of the structure shall be sloped away from the
structure.
E. Enclosure Design.
Enclosures shall be designed to provide adequate space for collecting and storing solid waste and
recyclable materials, including mixed recycling, separated cardboard and food waste/organics
when appropriate). All solid waste and recycling enclosures shall be designed to provide for
adequate capacity, based on the volume and tonnage generated by the development activity, as
estimated by the Public Works Director, and with the aim of reducing, as much as possible, the
number of service trips per week by the Collector.
1. Material: The design of the enclosure shall incorporate the same materials used
for the primary buildings for a coordinated look and feel to the development.
2. Landscaping: In instances where the enclosure is visible from roadways or other
public spaces, an irrigated 5-foot wide landscape strip running the length of the
three non-gated enclosure walls shall be provided to allow for vines or large
shrubs to shield the walls and discourage graffiti.
3.Height of walls: All enclosures shall have walls with a minimum height of 6 feet.
4. Roof: All solid waste and recycling area enclosures that are not located inside a
building shall have roofs to prevent contaminants from washing into the storm
drain system. The lowest part of the ceiling cannot be lower than 9 feet high. The
roof shall extend past any open sides. Additionally, the roof shall not overhang the
front gate so that the garbage trucks can access the bins.
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5.Inside Dimension
a. All enclosures must have sufficient space for at least one bin for solid
waste, a second bin of at least equal size for storing and collecting
separated cardboard, and either a mixed recycling bin or cart for
mixed paper, bottles and cans of sufficient size to collect mixed
recycling items generated on-site. Enclosures that will be used by
food establishments must also allow space for a separate food
waste/organics bin of sufficient size to collect food waste generated
on-site.
b. The required interior dimensions shall not include space required for
protective curbs or bumpers and shall allow for pairing of trash and
recycling container(s) in the same enclosure. All bins must be
configured inside the enclosure so as to ensure full access to the
entire front area of the bin.
c.If the enclosure will service food service establishments, adequate
space must also be provided for waste cooking oil storage
containers, which must be placed so that they will not interfere with
the Collector's ability to service the enclosure, either by blocking
access or as a result of leaking oil that creates a hazard for drivers.
d. The enclosure shall be large enough to provide a minimum of 24
inches on each side of the bins, 24 inches between bins placed side
by side and 36 inches from the front of the bin to the gate. If bins are
placed facing each other, a minimum of 36 inches between bins is
required. A protective buffer (cement curb, bollards or wood/rubber
bumper) is required around all interior walls, including partial walls on
the gated side, to prevent damage to the enclosure during servicing.
Enclosure dimensions will increase depending on the size and
number of required bins, which is dependent upon the use. Multiple
enclosures may also be required, depending on the size of the
development and type(s) of use. If there are multiple enclosures
required, each enclosure shall have enough space to pair trash and
recycling containers in the same enclosure, to ensure optimum
diversion and to minimize contamination of recycling loads. All
enclosures shall conform to the standards listed above.
6. Recycling Only Enclosures
Smaller "recycling only" enclosures may be allowed in certain cases where an
existing site has adequate enclosure space for trash, but it is not possible to locate
the required recycling containers within the trash enclosure, based on the Public
Works Director's estimate of required volume. Drainage requirements for
recycling only enclosures will depend on the types of materials stored for
recycling. Recycling only enclosures designated for separated non putrescible
waste (i.e. cardboard only or mixed recycling bins or carts) shall be subject to a
Site Development Review permit.
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7. Gates Pedestrian Doors
a.Double gates are required for enclosures that contain two or more
trash or recycling bins.
b. Gates shall be free hanging with no center pole. The gates/doors
shall be designed to ensure access and removal of each bin from the
enclosure without having to move another bin.
c.Gates shall be solid metal painted to incorporate the overall design
theme of the development with outside handles on each door and a
slide latch to secure the doors. The solid waste and recycling area
should not be visible through the gates. In addition, gates must be
approximately the same size as the enclosure walls.
d. The gated opening shall be a minimum of 16 feet wide. Gate posts
shall be placed outside this span.
e. Bolts shall be used to secure the gate to the poles or walls.
f.The gate doors must be constructed with a mechanism that will
provide a means of securing the gate doors in both an opened and
closed position. All gates must be lockable using a standard padlock.
g. A pedestrian entrance shall be provided for all enclosures. All
pedestrian doors shall open outward to avoid interfering with
placement of, and access to, containers.
h. An accessible path of travel shall be provided from the main building
to the pedestrian entrance door described above.
8.Lighting
The area around and inside the enclosure must be lit with a minimum of 1.0 foot
candle. A motion sensor is required.
9. Storage inside the Enclosure/ Maintenance
a. The enclosure is for the storage of solid waste, mixed recycling,
cardboard, organics and grease containers only.
b.Enclosures shall be kept clean, with all recyclables and garbage to
be placed in the proper receptacle. No trash or recyclables may be
stored on the enclosure floor on either a temporarily or permanent
basis. Storage of hazardous materials is not allowed in the
enclosure.
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c.All solid waste, mixed recycling, cardboard, organics and grease
containers are required to have lids that must be closed when not in
use to contain litter and to prevent odor, pests and possible storm
water pollution. In addition, all waste cooking oil storage containers
must be leak proof and/or have secondary containment that does not
interfere with access to cooking oil, trash or recycling containers. In
addition, the waste oil hauler or property manager shall keep a
supply on hand of material designed to absorb oil near the container
in case there is a spill.
10. Waste Water Pollution Prevention
a. Solid waste and recycling enclosures, with the exception of industrial
uses, shall have a drain connected to the sanitary sewer. A hose bib
shall be available for periodic wash down.
b. The Applicant must contact the Dublin San Ramon Services District
DSRSD) for specific sanitary sewer connection and discharge
requirements. Sanitary sewer connections and inclusion of a grease
or sand/oil interceptor shall be in accordance with DSRSD standard
specifications.
c.In accordance with DSRSD discharge regulations, solid waste and
recycling enclosures servicing industrial uses are prohibited from
draining into the sanitary sewer system. Waste generated from these
users shall be directly taken to the appropriate waste facility.
d. Stormwater is prohibited from entering the sanitary sewer system;
therefore, all solid waste and recycling enclosures that are
connected to the sanitary sewer system shall have a roof to prevent
stormwater from entering the sanitary system. Grading around the
solid waste and recycling enclosure shall be designed to drain
stormwater away from the enclosure.
F. Enclosure Location & Accessibility.
1. All solid waste, recycling and organics receptacles shall be placed so as to be
readily accessible for removal and emptying by the collector, but they shall not be
placed within the vehicle traveled portion of any street, road, avenue, way or alley,
or at any location so as to constitute a nuisance, pursuant to Section 5.32.070.
2. All bins/enclosures are required to have direct access for collection trucks during
normal solid waste, recycling and organics collection days and hours. Direct
access means the collection truck can directly access the bin, and insert the forks
into the sides of the bin without the driver having to get out of the truck to move the
bin. A minimum straight approach of 50 feet is necessary to line up directly with
the bin.
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3.Provide a turn around or separate exit that allows the truck to move forward rather
than backwards. Maximum back-up distance is 50 feet (unless a greater distance
is approved by the Franchise Hauler) for any maneuver and shall be in a straight
line.
4.Solid waste and recycling enclosures shall not be placed in front of fire hydrants
and no enclosure shall be placed within 5 feet of a combustible building wall,
opening, or combustible roof eave line.
5. Solid waste and recycling enclosures shall not be installed behind parking spaces
except for instances with unusual site constraints.
6.For safety reasons, the turning radius shall be adequate for a 3-axle truck and
shall have a minimum outside turning radius of 45 feet. A turnaround must be
provided for any street, driveway or travel aisle that would otherwise require the
collection truck to back up a distance greater than 150 feet.
7. Truck Specifications:
a.Front End Loader vehicles need a minimum of 50 feet of unobstructed
clearance to access the solid waste and recycling enclosure. Commercial
collection vehicles access the solid waste and recycling enclosure at the
front of the vehicle.
b. Vehicles servicing Roll-off containers need a minimum of 132 feet to
approach and load the container, and 30 feet of overhead clearance. Roll-
off containers are 20 feet in length and 8 feet wide. The weight of a Roll-off
container cannot exceed 10 tons when full. •
G. Existing Development. .
If an existing development does not have an existing trash enclosure, the development may be
required to install a trash enclosure that meets the requirements of this Section 7.98.030.
Section 4: Section 7.98.090 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7.98.090 Exceptions.
Applicants that believe they need a smaller enclosure than required in the City's Enclosure
Design Standards, may request an exception from the Public Works Department.
The Public Works Director or his or her designee shall have the authority to grant exceptions to
the requirements of this Chapter including, but not limited to, the requirement to connect to the
sanitary sewer, and the location, design and construction requirements. The Public Works
Director or his or her designee shall review the requests for exceptions on a case by case basis.
In instances where the Public Works Director or designee waives the requirement to connect to
the sanitary sewer, alternative options may be required, including but not limited to the
installation of filters in the storm drain inlets. The determination of the Public Works Director may
be appealed to the City Manager.
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Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision,
clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to
any person or.circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts
thereof of the ordinance or their applicability to other persons or circumstances.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days
following its adoption. .
Section 7. Posting.. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933
of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of August, 2012, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Swalwell, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Acj
Mayor
ATTE T:
Deputy City Clerk
Ord No. 13-12, Adopted 8-21-12, Item 4.7 Page 8 of 8
WASTE HANDLING STANDARDS
For Commercial Properties and
Multi-Family Properties with Shared Service
Environmental Services Division
925-833-6630
Available electronically at www.ci.dublin.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/17026
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Contents
1. Overview and Ke y Terms…..…………………………………………………………….....3
2. General Garbage, Rec ycling, and Composting Requirements................................................4
3. Multifamily Residential with Shared Waste Service Locations ....………………………....6
4. Commercial and Industrial Requirements...............................................................................9
5. Compactor Requirements......................................................................................................11
6. Roll off Box Requirements…….…......……………………………………………………13
7. Trash Enclosure Design Requirements ............................................................................... 14
8. Ongoing Enclosure Operations ………….………………………………………………...23
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1. Overview
The Waste Handling Standards document includes:
A. Information on design, construction and operational phases of multifamily, commercial,
industrial, or government projects
B. Waste generation guidelines to help assess the level of garbage, cardboard onl y, mixed
rec ycling, and organics service required for each project
C. Details on garbage, cardboard onl y, mixed recycling, and organics container sizes
D. Instruction on the design, dimensions, placement, construction, and maintenance of
waste enclosures
Key Terms
A. Solid waste- items discarded from a business including garbage, rec ycling, and organic
material. Hazardous waste and electronic waste are not included in this definition and
must be handled separately.
B. Garbage- items such as plastic film, broken furniture, broken dishes, polyst yrene,
diapers, pet waste, tattered clothing, and other items that are not acceptable for
rec ycling or organics collection.
C. Recycling – items such as cardboard, mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, office
paper, junk mail, paperboard boxes, etc.), metal cans and foil, plastic and glass
containers (bottles, jars and jugs onl y).
D. Organics – items such as food (meat, diary, grains, fruits and vegetables), food soiled
paper (napkins, paper serve ware, paper towels), plant debris, and wood that is not
painted or chemically treated.
E. Dumpster- a metal container used to collect solid waste that can hold at least one cubic
yard of material. This container type is sometimes also referred to as a bin. They are
most commonly used to collect discards from businesses and multifamily complexes.
F. Cart- a plastic wheeling container used to collect solid waste. Cart capacit y ranges
from a 32 gallon container to a 96 gallon container. Carts are most frequently used for
residential collection service but are also appropriate for use at businesses that generate
very little waste.
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2. General Garbage, Recycling, and Organics Requirements
A. Garbage, rec ycling and organics services are provided by Amador Valle y Industries1
(AVI) on an exclusive franchise basis.
B. Weekly garbage removal is required for all commercial and multifamily properties.
Businesses ma y self-haul material directl y to a permitted disposal facilit y using their
own vehicle at least once ever y seven da ys as an alternative to weekl y collection
service.
C. Recycling service is required2 for all commercial properties that generate 4 cubic yards
or more of trash weekl y and for all multifamil y properties regardless of waste
generation quantities. Commercial properties that generate less than 4 cubic yards of
trash per week are strongly encouraged to establish a rec ycle program.
D. Organics service is required for restaurants, grocery stores or other facilities that
generate 4 cubic yards or more of organic waste per week3. In coming years this
requirement will expand to all businesses regardless of organics waste generation
levels. Adequate space in enclosures to collect all organic waste is required. All food
related businesses are strongl y encouraged to establish an organics collection
program toda y. AVI’s rec ycle coordinator can help businesses establish a program.
E. Disposal of plant debris in the landfill is prohibited by the Alameda County Waste
Management Authorit y4 (ACWMA). The material must be composted or delivered to a
transfer station and placed with other “clean green material” to be composted.
Additional fees ma y be imposed by the ACWMA if plant debris is placed in the trash
dumpster.
F. Overfilling of trash, rec ycling and organics containers is prohibited. Solid waste ma y
not protrude above the top rim of the container and must allow for the lid(s) to close
full y. Establishments that consistently have issues with overflowing containers will be
required to increase their service level(s) to meet their needs.
G. All new construction projects and tenant improvements are required to provide space to
1 http://www.amadorvalleyindustries.com/
2 State law AB 341 mandates this recycling. For co mplete text visit
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120AB341 .
3 State law AB 1826 mandates organics diversion. For co mplete text visit
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.go v/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB1826 .
4 Per Alameda County Waste Management Authority Ordinance 2008-01, to view the co mplete ordinance visit
http://www.recyclingrulesac.org/docs/Landfill -Ban-WMA-Ordinance2008-01.pdf.
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store garbage, rec ycling, and organics receptacles in an enclosure or inside a building5.
This space must be commensurate with the number and size of containers needed and
take into account the applicant’s short and long-term disposal and rec ycling needs.
H. The Public Works Director, or designee, shall review the design of all enclosures. All
enclosures are subject to a site development review permit.
I. Per Cit y Municipal Code 7.306, all construction, demolition, and renovation projects
within the city, the total costs of which are greater than or equal to $100,000 shall
comply with the City’s diversion standards. Code stipulates these projects must recycle
at least 65% of the waste for remodels or tenant improvements and 75% of the waste for
new construction generated on a job site, excluding asphalt and concrete debris of
which one hundred percent (100%) must be rec ycled. All projects less than $100,000
are strongl y encouraged to meet these standards. The City's municipal code 7.30 has
specific procedures for complying with these requirements.
5 2016 CALGreen Code 4.410.2 and 5.410.1 https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/details/toc/657
6 Dublin Municipal Code 7.30 Waste Management Plan http://www.codepublishing.co m/CA/Dublin/
Additional informatio n and required forms can be found at http://ca-dublin2.civicplus.co m/147/Construction-
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3. Multifamily Residential with Centralized Service Locations Apartments/Condos/Flats
o Multifamily garbage, recycling, and organics
collection is available in carts and bins. Cart
collection is available once per week. Bin collection
can be more frequent; garbage service is available up
to six (6) days per week (Monday through Saturday),
cardboard onl y and mixed rec ycling collection is
available up to five (5) days per week (Monda y through Friday) and organics collection
is available four (4) da ys a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). Twice
a day pick up is not available. Enclosure design shall maximize container size to limit
the number of service days needed. Specific services days and schedules vary
according to categor y of service and container type and are subject to change.
A. Internal Storage Requirements:
i. All residential units need equal amounts of internal storage space to store
garbage, rec ycling, and organic materials (e.g. under kitchen sink or in pantry).
B. Chutes:
i. Chute systems must be pre-approved b y the Environmental Services Division
because of the unique space and access design challenges.
ii. Applicant must provide two chute s ystems side by side, one for garbage and one
for rec ycling. There must be a minimum of 6”5” between the center of the trash
chute and the center of the recycling chute and a minimum of 6” between the
chute opening and the trash room floor. Chutes are not required or
recommended for organics. Extra space inside the chute room is required to
accommodate collection of residents’ food scraps using a 32 gallon organics cart
or a collection container of the property’s choosing. Organic discards collected
in alternate containers will
need to be placed in an AVI
organics container and
moved to an agreed upon
location for service.
iii. Chute vestibule rooms must
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Figure 1: Trash and Recycle Chutes
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be distributed to prevent any resident from traveling more than 250 feet to
dispose of discards.
iv. Chute vestibule rooms must observe requirements of the current California
Building Code regarding accessibilit y to solid waste collection receptacles for
persons with disabilities (CCR Title 24, Part 2).
v. Chute systems must comply with current building codes for 2014 fire sprinkler
requirements.
C. External Storage Requirements:
i. Multifamily residential garbage, mixed rec ycling, and organics receptacles must
be stored in an enclosure.
ii. Bins are recommended for collecting mixed recycling so that the large quantities
of cardboard typicall y generated at multifamil y complexes can be easil y
rec ycled b y residents. Cardboard onl y bins in addition to mixed recycle service
are often appropriate in a multifamily setting. AVI provides standard front end
loader bins for collection service. An y modifications to AVI’s bins, including
hitches for towing individual or multiple bins are the responsibility of the
propert y owner or manager and must be approved by AVI beforehand.
Complexes also have the option of purchasing and using their own customized
or standard front end load bins at their own cost as long as the y are compatible
with AVI’s standard front end load trucks and fork configurations.
iii. Unless other arrangements are made in advance, propert y management is
responsible for transporting (b y an agreed upon time) all AVI-serviced bins
from indoor trash rooms to a mutually agreed upon staging area accessible to
AVI trucks.
iv. Trash enclosures must be distributed throughout larger complexes so that no
resident will have to travel more than 250 feet to reach an enclosure.
v. Trash enclosures must observe requirements of the current California Building
Code regarding accessibility to solid waste collection receptacles for persons
with disabilities (CCR Title 24, Part 2).
D. Estimating Service Needs
i. To ensure adequate space for solid waste a safe rule is 50 gallons or ¼ cubic
yard of solid waste for ever y three residents. Of that 40% for trash, 40% for
rec ycling, and 20% for organic material. This does not include plant debris
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from landscaping, account for additional space if landscaping debris is disposed
of on the propert y.
i. For example, a 60-unit multifamily complex with average occupanc y of three
people per unit would require 15 cubic yards of total capacit y (1/4 CY x 60),
which, following the 40-40-20 rule, equates to 6 cubic yards each for trash and
rec ycling and 2 cubic yards for organics.
ii. Another approach is to estimate the number of occupants by multiplying the
number of bedrooms by 2, and allowing 15 to 18 gallons per occupant, then
applying the 40% - 40% - 20% proportions cited above.
iii. It is good practice to provide 20% to 35% excess capacity for seasonal variation
and other surges in volume.
iv. Use estimated container needs to calculate space needs for your enclosure(s).
v. See Trash Enclosure Design Requirements section (pg15) for cart and dumpster
dimensions.
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4. Commercial and Industrial Requirements
Individual or centralized shared commercial service locations
o Commercial garbage collection is available up
to six (6) days per week (Monday through
Saturday). Cardboard only and mixed
rec ycling collection is available up to five (5)
days per week (Monda y through Frida y).
Organics collection in carts is available once a
week and in bins four (4) days a week (Monda y, Wednesday, Thursda y, and Friday).
Twice a da y pick up is not available. Enclosure design should maximize container size
to limit the number of service days needed. Specific services da ys and schedules vary
according to categor y of service and container type and are subject to change.
A. Internal Storage Requirements:
i. Design space inside the building for the storage of all materials including racks,
crates, boxes, pallets, and other items that require storage space. Storage of any
materials outside the building is prohibited.
ii. CA Green Building Code Section 5.410.1 – Building Maintenance and Operation:
Recycling b y occupants: Provide readil y accessible areas that serve the entire
building and are identified for the depositing, storage, and collection of non-
hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated
cardboard, glass, plastics, organic waste, and metals, or meet a lawfull y enacted
local rec ycling ordinance, if more restrictive.
iii. Design space inside the building for in-store grease containers rather than external
communal containers. External grease containers stored in enclosures will be
considered onl y as a last resort when in-store storage is not feasible. In-store grease
container design must comply with Alameda County Health Department7
requirements for grease storage.
B. External Storage Requirements
i. Roofed trash enclosures are required for storing external garbage, recycling,
organics, and used oil/grease containers when there is not capacity to store them
7 https://www.acgov.org/aceh/food/plancheck.htm
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inside the business.
ii. Trash enclosures are to be used onl y for the storage of garbage, rec ycling, organics
and used oil/grease receptacles. No ongoing storage or temporar y staging of any
materials outside of these designated receptacles is allowed inside the enclosure.
Trash enclosures must be large enough to store all appropriately sized collection
containers for trash, recycling and organics generated at the site, based on the size
and use of the business(es). If a used oil or grease receptacle is located inside the
enclosure, the receptacle must be sized and located to not interfere with user or
driver access to the trash, recycling, or organics collection containers. All grease
receptacles must have a mechanism for secondary containment of spilled oil/grease,
per approval from Dublin San Ramon Services District8 and the City of Dublin.
iii. Each parcel must have a minimum of one trash enclosure. A commercial and
industrial development may require multiple trash enclosures to meet the required
capacit y needs.
iv. Trash enclosures must comply with regulations from the City of Dublin, the
Alameda County Health Department and Dublin San Ramon Services District when
applicable.
8 http://www.dsrsd.co m/do-business-with-us/planning-and-permitting
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5. Compactor Requirements
General Requirements:
A. Compactors must be pre-approved b y the Public
Works Director and are subject to site plan and
architectural approval.
B. Compactors for garbage must be serviced by AVI at a
minimum of once per week. Applicant must provide
written agreement from AVI to the Public Works
Director that the compactor may be serviced.
C. Compactors are not recommended for garbage service, except in certain large
commercial, industrial, institutional or other large scale applications. Compactors
are not recommended for organic collection in an y circumstances.
D. Use of a compactor or baler for one type of recyclable material such as
cardboard only or paper only is encouraged.
E. Compactors may require additional space and electrical connections, as well as
separate building permits.
F. Compactors are required to be covered with a roof and shall include plumbing to
capture possible leaks and spills.
G. Requirements for possible compactor approval:
i. A backup distance of three times the length of the 35 foot truck is required
(minimum 105 feet) to allow adequate space to hook and unhook the compactor
from the roll-off truck. This distance must extend straight ahead from the end
of the compactor.
ii. Minimum of 30 feet in front of compactor must be a flat level surface.
iii. Width of access leading up to the compactor must be at least 14 feet to allow
room to maneuver and to provide clearance from objects/structures/vehicles on
either side of the backup length.
iv. Adequate room for backing-up and turning shall be provided on-site and shall
not require use of the public right-of-wa y.
v. When a compactor is proposed, indicate waste stream for compactor (e.g. trash
or cardboard), and provide specs and size of compactor (e.g. stationary, top -load,
etc.).
vi. A business or residential development using an approved trash compactor must
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still recycle as required by all applicable State and local mandatory rec ycling
laws.
vii. Recyclable materials must be stored within a trash enclosure or on a shipping,
receiving, or loading dock area that is readil y accessible and convenient for
building occupants, facility maintenance personnel, and the collection service
provider.
viii. Site plans must show the location of all compactors and indicate truck routes,
including turning templates.
ix. Compactors shall comply with trash enclosure standards for location, access,
screening, and design requirements.
x. Late or unplanned addition of a compactor requires additional approval prior to
installation. Additional space and electrical connections, as well as separate
building permits ma y be required.
H. Dimension requirements:
i. Compactors require a minimum overhead clearance of 30 feet for truck
servicing.
Table 1: Typical Compactor Dimensions
Commercial Compactors* Length (feet) Width (feet) Height (feet)
20 cubic yards 14 – 18 8 6 -8
30 cubic yards 20 – 25 8 7 – 8
40 cubic yards 22 - 26 8 7.5
*Compactor box lengths vary b y manufacturer and size; dimensions listed are most
common by size. Compactors are not provided b y AVI, though the y must be serviced
by AVI.
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6. Roll-off Box Requirements
A. General Requirements:
i. Roll-off boxes for on-going uses are
generall y not permitted and are more
appropriate for construction and
demolition debris or one-time large
clean-ups.
ii. Roll-off containers shall be placed directl y behind a building where space is
available at a loading dock to allow loading from above.
iii. Roll-off containers shall be placed on a level surface, unless roll-away
protection is required. Placement of roll-off boxes shall be subject to approval
by the Public Works Director.
iv. Loading docks shall be equipped with bumper pads of 8-inch-high curbs to
avoid undue dock damage from heav y containers.
v. A minimum of 132 feet is needed to approach and service the container.
vi. All projects shall provide clearance for roll-off vehicles as follows:
a. Vertical (approach and exit): 14 feet high
b. Vertical (rails raised with bins): 30 feet high
c. Lateral: 10 feet wide
d. Service Area Length Minimum: 75 feet long
Table 2: Typical Roll-Off Box Dimensions
Roll-Off Boxes* Length
(feet)
Width
(feet)
Height
(feet)
Footprint
(Sq. ft.)
Max
Tonnage
6 cubic yards 12 8 2 96 3
15 cubic yards 12 8 5 96 3
20 cubic yards 16 8 5 128 4
30 cubic yards 22 8 5 176 6
40 cubic yards 22 8 7.5 176 6
*Dimensions above based on roll-off boxes provided by AVI
Figure 2: Roll-Off Servicing
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7. Trash Enclosure Design Requirements
All solid waste enclosures must be enclosed on four sides and meet the requirements below.
Roof Clearance Lighting Gates Materials and Design
Pedestrian Access
A. Location
Truck Access Apron Landscapi
i. Must be readil y accessible to AVI.
ii. Trash enclosures shall not be located:
a. Along an y frontage streets or roadwa ys or in an y location so as to cause a
nuisance.
b. In front of fire h ydrants or within 5 feet of a combustible building wall,
opening, or combustible roof eave line.
c. Behind parking spaces.
d. Adjacent to a storm drain in which grading will result in drainage of
stormwater into the storm drain. See Stormwater requirements below.
e. Trash enclosures must be located on the propert y so a residential tenant will
not have to travel more than 250 feet to reach a trash enclosure
B. Access / Clearance
iii. Trash enclosures for garbage, rec yclables, and organics at multifamil y and
condominium housing shall observe the requirements of the California Building
Code and the requirements of CCR Title 24, regarding accessibilit y to garbage,
rec ycling, and organics collection receptacles for persons with disabilities (CCR
Title 24, Part 2).
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iv. A pedestrian entrance shall be provided for all enclosures. All pedestrian doors
shall open outward to avoid interfering with placement of and access to containers.
v. An accessible path of travel shall be provided from the main building to the
pedestrian entrance door described above.
vi. Bins/enclosures are required to have reasonable access for collection trucks during
normal collection days and hours, and shall provide direct access whenever
possible. Direct access means the collection truck can drive straight up to the front
of the enclosure for servicing. If a good location cannot be identified that provides
direct access, a well located enclosure that provides side access to the bins is
acceptable. Provide a driveway that is a minimum straight approach of 50 feet from
the enclosure on asphalt or concrete built to withstand up to 62,000 pounds Gross
Vehicle Weight(GVW). The drivewa y shall be built in accordance with City
standard plans and specifications.
vii. Provide a turnaround with a minimum radius of 45 feet or separate exit that allows
the truck to move forward rather than backwards. Maximum back-up distance is 50
feet and shall be in a straight line and not on to a major street or thoroughfare.
Figure 3: Front End Load Truck Turning Di mensions
C. Dimensions
i. Standard enclosures shall have a minimum inside usable floor and wall dimensions
of 18 feet wide b y 10 feet deep. In some instances, enclosures will need to be larger
to accommodate the appropriate makeup, number, and size of bins to match each
propert y’s discards. If multiple enclosures are needed, adequate space for each
waste stream within each enclosure is required.
ii. Enclosures used by food-related facilities must provide adequate space for a used
oil/grease bin if a grease collection receptacle cannot be stored in-store. If stored in
the enclosure, used oil/grease receptacles must be placed in such a manner so as to
not interfere with the collector’s abilit y to service the dumpsters, either b y blocking
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access or as a result of leaking oil that creates a slip hazard.
iii. A minimum of 12- inches between the wall and each container and 18- inches
between two containers is needed to accommodate container removal for servicing.
A minimum 36- inch wide pathwa y is required along the front (loading side) of all
bins and from the pedestrian entrance to the bins to insure ease of use.
iv. Adequate protective buffers (minimum 6 inches concrete curbs, bollards, or
wood/rubber wall bumpers) are required around all interior walls, including partial
walls on the gated side to prevent damage to the enclosure, electrical fixtures, and
plumbing fixtures during servicing. Curb stops placed away from the wall shall not
be installed without City approval. Please note the side fork pockets of front end
load bins extend 5 inches or more past the side body of the bin. A 6 inch curb will
protect the wall but not any fixtures extending out from the wall.
v. The required interior dimensions shall not include space required for protective
curbs or bumpers and shall allow for pairing of trash, recycling, and organics
containers in the same enclosure. All bins must be configured inside the enclosure
so as to ensure full access to the entire front area of the bins.
vi. All enclosures walls shall be at least 6 feet tall. When the open space between the
top of the wall and the base of the roof is 2 feet or greater, a screen or other
appropriate barrier shall be affixed to prevent illegal dumpin g.
vii. All enclosures that are not located inside a building shall have roofs to prevent
contaminants from washing out of enclosures. The lowest part of the ceiling or an y
fixtures/rollup doors cannot be lower than 10.5 feet high so that the y are high
enough to allow for the full opening of bin lids. The roof shall extend past any
open sides but shall not overhang the front gate so as not to interfere with the
provision of service.
viii. See Section 6, Compactor Requirements, for compactor dimensions.
ix. See Table 1 for wheeled cart dimensions and Table 4 below for front end load bin
dimensions.
Table 3: Wheeled Cart Di me nsions
Wheeled Carts Depth Width Height Height w/ Lid
Open
Footprint (Sq. ft.)
32 gallons 24.25” 19.25” 38.50” 5’ 3
64 gallons 30.00” 27.50” 41.75” 5.5’ 5
96 gallons 34.50” 29.25” 43.50” 6.5’ 7.5
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Table 4: Front End Load/Bin Dimensions*
Front End/Bin Loader Width Depth Height Height w/ Lid
Open
Footprint
(Sq. ft.)
1 cubic yard
(200 gallons) 81” 30” 36” 5.5’ 17
2 cubic yards 81” 41” 52” 8’ 23
3 cubic yards 81” 47.5” 60” 8.5’ 27
4 cubic yards 81” 56” 66” 10.5’ 32
6 cubic yards (no wheels) 81” 70” 72” 11’ 40
7 cubic yards (no wheels) 81” 73” 77” 11.5’ 43
*1-4 cubic yard bins have wheels and can be maneuvered for service. 6 and 7 yard bins
require direct access b y the truck for service as they have no wheels.
Figure 4: 3 Yard Bin on Wheels Figure 5: 6 Yard Bin without Wheels Figure 6: Carts
D. Stormwater
Side Fork
Pocket
i. Stormwater is prohibited from entering the enclosure. See Roof requirements.
ii. Grading around the trash enclosure shall be designed to drain stormwater away from the
enclosure.
iii. The enclosure pad shall be designed to prevent run-on from outside the trash enclosure
from entering the enclosure and liquids from inside the trash enclosure leaving the
enclosure.
iv. The enclosure shall be built to contain litter and garbage and prevent scattering b y wind
or stormwater runoff.
v. Enclosures for food service establishments shall include a hose bib and a drain
connected to the sanitary sewer. The applicant must contact the Dublin San Ramon
Services District (DSRSD) and the Alameda County Environmental Health
Department for specifications and requirements. Sanitary sewer connections and
inclusion of a grease or sand/oil interceptor shall be in accordance with DSRSD
standard specifications.
vii. In accordance with DSRSD discharge regulations, solid waste and rec ycling enclosures
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servicing industrial businesses are prohibited from draining into the sanitary sewer
system and shall be directly taken to the appropriate waste facilit y.
Figure 7: Hot/Cold Hose Bib Figure 8: Sanitary connection with sump
Water
Heater
Drain with sanitary
connections and two
compartment sump.
Hose
E. Apron
i. The apron surface shall be the same elevation as the enclosure pad threshold and the
surrounding surfaces, with a minimum slope of 1/8 inch (1% grade) per foot away
from the enclosure pad to drain run off or storm water away from the enclosure. The
maximum slope shall be 2%.
ii. The apron shall extend 10 feet from the enclosure pad and be the width of the
enclosure opening.
iii. The apron shall be designed to withstand up to 20,000 pounds of direct force from a
single truck axle. A sufficient strength of concrete shall be used to prevent chipping.
iv. Do not place a lip/berm at the entrance that would impede container placement and
removal.
F. Pad Interior
i. The enclosure pad shall be engineered to withstand up to 20,000 pounds of direct
force from a single truck axle for an y portion of the pad that is subject to vehicle
traffic.
ii. The enclosure pad surface shall be the same elevation as the apron threshold.
iii. On the open side of the enclosure, a grade break line shall be constructed at the
inside edge of wall with the slab sloping inwards toward the center of the
enclosure with a slope of 1-1.5%.
iv. If there is a sanitar y sewer drain inside the enclosure, the pad shall slope draining
toward the interior drain in the enclosure with a slope of 1-1.5%. Drain shall be
flush with enclosure pad to prevent catching of bin wheels on drain.
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Figure 9: Pad Interior Drainage to Sanitar y Sewer Figure 10: Pad Interior Drainage to Sanitary Sewer
(plan view) (section view)
Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary sewer
Drainage Flow
G. Gates
i. Double gates are required for all enclosures. The maximum length for each gate is
12 feet. A single set of gates must be used for gate openings 24 feet and under,
unless otherwise approved by the City.
ii. Gates shall be free hanging with no center pole. The gates/doors shall be designed
to ensure access and removal of each bin from the enclosure without having to
move another bin.
iii. Gates shall be solid metal painted to incorporate the overall design theme of the
development with outside handles on each door and a slide latch to secure the
doors. The containers should not be visible through the gates.
iv. The gated opening for a standard 18-foot-wide enclosure shall be a minimum of 12
feet wide, depending on enclosure la yout and dimensions, with required opening
width at the discretion of the City. Gate posts shall be placed outside this span.
Center walls are not allowed, except for ver y wide enclosures where double sets of
gates alone are insufficient. Bolts shall be used to secure the gate to the poles or
walls.
v. The gate doors must be constructed with a mechanism that will provide a means of
securing the gate doors in both an opened and closed position.
vi. All gates must be lockable using a standard padlock.
H. Roof
i. Roofs are required for all enclosures.
ii. The roof shall extend past any open side of the enclosure, except the front gates to
allow access to the bins by garbage trucks.
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iii. The lowest part of the ceiling/light fixtures/rollup doors cannot be lower than 10.5
feet high to allow for complete opening of a 4-cubic yard container lid.
iv. All metal roofs, including galvanized roofs, must be coated with rust-inhibitive
paint.
v. Roofs shall be sloped to drain to available landscaping. Landscaping shall be
designed with adequate energy dissipation (e.g. splash blocks, cobbles, etc.) to
prevent erosion from roof runoff. If landscaping is not available, the roof may be
sloped to drain away, avoiding run-on into the enclosure.
I. Materials
i. The design of the enclosure shall incorporate the
same materials and architectural interest used in
the design of the primar y building for a
coordinated look and feel to the development.
ii. Enclosures constructed from chain link fencing
with wooden/plastic slats enclosures or wooden
enclosures are prohibited.
iii. A graffiti resistant coating is required on the
exterior walls of the enclosure.
iv. Roofs shall be painted with rust-inhibitive paint.
Figure 11: Enclosure Designed with
Unacceptable M aterial
J. Fire Code
i. Waste receptacles exceeding 1.5 cubic yard capacit y shall not be stored in
buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings, or combustible
roof eave lines.
ii. A trash enclosure is considered a building structure, and must follow these
Automatic Fire Extinguishing S ystem (AFES) requirements:
a. All enclosures are required to be made of CMU, Type I or T ype II fire
resistive construction.
b. Enclosure less than 500 square feet:
1. Do not require an AFES.
2. Shall be located at least 10 feet from other buildings or building
openings.
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a. Enclosure between 500 and 1,500 square feet shall:
1. Have a fire alarm s ystem.
2. Be located at least 5 feet away from the property line and 10 feet
from an y building.
K. Landscaping
i. When the enclosure is visible from roadways or other public spaces, an
irrigated 5-foot wide landscape strip running the length of the three non-gated
enclosure walls shall be provided to allow for vines or large shrubs to shield
the walls and discourage graffiti.
L. Li ghting
i. The area around and inside the enclosure must be lit with a minimum of 1.0
foot candle.
ii. A motion sensor is required.
Optional Design Considerations
A. Signage
i. All new enclosures should be equipped with effective signage guiding users how to
properl y sort discards between the trash, cardboard only, rec ycling, and organics
container.
ii. Signage should be placed in locations easily viewable by patrons.
iii. Signage can be obtained through AVI for free.
Figure 12: Sample Enclosure Signage
Enclosure Plans Submitted to the City Must Show the Following:
A. Site Plan
i. Proposed enclosure location and orientation relative to access and egress streets,
driveways and drive aisles.
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ii. Proposed truck entr y and exit points and proposed routes for servicing garbage and
rec ycling to and from public streets and within the site. Site plan must show all public
streets immediately surrounding the project site.
a. Widths of streets, entrances, drive aisles and driveways for service truck
access.
b. Dimensions and slope(s) of reinforced concrete staging area outside
enclosure gate.
B. Enclosure Drawings
i. Description of materials used for enclosure construction.
ii. Provide detailed drawings of enclosure interior la yout showing:
i. Sanitary sewer drain location.
ii. Slope(s) of enclosure pad.
iii. Interior la yout and dimensions of enclosure including all curb stops, wall
bumpers and bollards.
iv. Interior enclosure pad dimensions, including length of each interior wall.
v. Location and width of pedestrian door entrance.
vi. Location of all plumbing and electrical fixtures.
A. Size and la yout of all trash, rec ycling, organics and grease containers showing
distances between containers and distances between the containers and walls/openings
(e.g. pedestrian entrance, gatewa ys, etc.).
B. Location of the enclosure gate and its operational dimensions when fully closed and
full y opened. NOTE: If a roll up door is to be used instead of a gate, the distance
between the enclosure floor and the lowest point of the door and tracks when in the
full y rolled up position must be shown.
C. Estimated waste generation
Provide anticipated weekly collection service needs in cubic yards for garbage, recycling,
and organics. There are 200 gallons in one cubic yard.
i. Yards of weekl y garbage. This includes items such as plastic film, broken furniture,
broken dishes, polyst yrene, diapers, pet waste, and clothing, along with other items
that are not acceptable for rec ycling or organics collection.
ii. Yards of weekl y rec ycling. This includes items such as cardboard, paper, metal
cans and foil, plastic and glass containers.
iii. Yards of weekly organics. This includes items such as food scraps, food soiled
paper, and plant debris.
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9. Ongoing Enclosure Operations
A. Garbage, rec ycling and organics services are provided exclusively b y Amador Valley
Industries.
B. CA Green Building Code Section 5.410.1 – Building Maintenance and Operation:
Recycling b y occupants: Provide readil y accessible areas that serve the entire building
and are identified for the depositing, storage, and collection of nonhazardous materials
for rec ycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and
metals, or meet a lawfully enacted local rec ycling ordinance, if more restrictive.
C. Maintenance and cleaning of the trash enclosure is the day-to-da y responsibility of the
occupant or owner of the premises.
D. Trash enclosures are required to be maintained in good working condition and in the
condition that they were approved. Gates must open and close properl y. The enclosure
floor must remain free of debris and any other substances (e.g. spilled food, used
cooking oil or other liquids) that can attract rodents or other scavengers, create slipping
hazards for those using or servicing the receptacles, and possibly become a source of
illegal storm water pollution. When a spill or other mess occurs that interferes with use
or servicing of the containers, the occupant or owner of the premises must clean up the
mess in a timel y manner (e.g. within 48hrs), including power washing the enclosure
floor when necessar y. All wash water must be contained such that it does not enter the
storm drain system.
E. The enclosure is only for storage of solid waste, recycling, cardboard, organics and used
oil/grease receptacles. Storage of hazardous waste any other items inside the enclosure,
either temporaril y or permanently, is prohibited.
F. All receptacles are required to remain or be returned to and stored inside the trash
enclosure. The storage of anything outside the trash enclosure is prohibited.
G. All solid waste and used cooking oil must alwa ys be contained within the appropriate
water-tight, covered external container including secondary containment. A supply of
spill response materials designed to absorb oil and grease shall be kept near the
container.
H. Overfilling trash, recycling and/or organics containers is prohibited. Solid waste may
not protrude above the top rim of the container and must allow for the lid(s) to close
full y. Establishments that consistently have issues with overflowing containers will be
required to increase their service level(s) to meet their needs and local storm water
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pollution regulations.
I. Landscaping and plant debris should be separated for composting, not thrown in the
garbage (this is mandatory for sites that generate 4 cubic yards or more of trash per
week). If no food waste/organics bin or cart is available on site, the landscaper must
take the plant debris to a facility for composting.
J. Washing out the trash enclosure to a storm drain system is prohibited. Wash water must
be collected and discharged to the sanitar y sewer only.
K. Compactors containing putrescible municipal solid waste must be serviced at least once
per week. If compactors are found leaking, alternative service may be required to
prevent ongoing storm water violations.
L. Use of equipment to compact or bale cardboard, office paper, plastic shrink wrap and
other rec yclable materials is encouraged. Sharing balers for rec ycling material among
tenants within an office, commercial or retail center is also encouraged.
M. Weight of a roll-off container cannot exceed 10 tons when full (legal street limit).
Customers may incur overweight charges when the container exceeds 5 tons.
N. If gates with locks limit access to the enclosure or to the propert y gate codes must be
provided to AVI. If a customer uses their own lock on an enclosure or gate it must be
unlocked by 3 am for commercial customers and 6 am for residential customers.
Alternativel y, customers can request a lock from AVI for a monthl y fee. All gates shall
be maintained in good working order and should remain closed except when in use.
O. Push / Pull Services: AVI will onl y push out a commercial front -load bin under the
following circumstances:
i. max distance 100- feet, one way
ii. slope 0-3%
iii. smooth path of travel required
iv. additional fees appl y
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WASTE ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
This handout summarizes requirements for a waste enclosure submittal as part of overall plan
review. For design specifications, refer to Dublin’s Waste Handling Standards available electronically at
http://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17026/Waste-Handling-Standards?bidId and Dublin’s
Municipal Code 7.98.
Project Name: Project Address:
Applicant E-mail: Phone Number:
Estimated waste generation: All projects must submit anticipated weekly discard generation levels in cubic
yards for garbage, recycling, and organics. There are 200 gallons in one cubic yard.
_____ cubic yards of weekly garbage. This includes items such as flimsy plastic, broken furniture,
broken dishes, polystyrene, diapers, pet waste, and clothing, along with other items that are not
acceptable for recycling or organics collection.
_____ cubic yards of weekly recycling. This includes items such as cardboard, paper, metal cans
and foil, plastic and glass containers.
_____ cubic yards of weekly organics. This includes items such as food scraps, food soiled paper,
and plant debris.
Applicable Projects: Per Dublin Municipal Code 7.98, new or upgraded enclosures are required for the
three project types listed below. The City reserves the right to require the same for any project not listed
below that has the potential to discharge pollution to the storm sewer system. For a tenant improvement,
the property owner or applicant shall be responsible for making improvements only to the solid waste and
recycling enclosure used by the tenant:
New commercial development project.
New multifamily development project with five (5) units or more that will utilize shared waste and
recycling enclosures.
Commercial development projects that trigger a planning entitlement (such as a site development
review or conditional use permit) and consist of uses including but not limited to grocery stores,
restaurants, markets, auto repair/use and daycare facilities that generate food waste, grease, or
packaging material in addition to other uses that have the potential to pollute stormwater.
None of the three scenarios above describe my project. I am exempt from this requirement.
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Submittal Requirements: All applicants required to construct a new or upgraded enclosure shall
submit a site plan and scaled drawing (1:20) of the proposed enclosure(s) and include the information
outlined in items 1-3. The site plan and scaled drawing shall also be emailed to es@dublin.ca.gov.
1. Site Plan
Proposed enclosure location and orientation relative to access and egress streets, driveways and
drive aisles.
Proposed truck entry and exit points and proposed routes for servicing garbage and recycling to and
from public streets and within the site. Site plan must show all public streets immediately
surrounding the project site.
Widths of streets, entrances, drive aisles and driveways for service truck access.
Dimensions and slope(s) of reinforced concrete staging area outside enclosure gate.
2. Enclosure Drawings
Description of materials used for enclosure construction per City of Dublin’s Waste Handling
Standards.
Provide detailed drawings of enclosure interior layout showing:
Sanitary sewer drain location, as applicable per City of Dublin’s Waste Handling Standards.
Slope(s) of enclosure pad.
Interior layout and dimensions of enclosure including all curb stops, wall bumpers and bollards.
Interior enclosure pad dimensions, including length of each interior wall.
Location and width of pedestrian door entrance.
Location of all plumbing and electrical fixtures.
Size and layout of all trash, recycling, organics and grease containers showing distances between
containers and distances between the containers and walls/openings (e.g. pedestrian entrance,
gateways, etc.).
Location of the enclosure gate and its operational dimensions when fully closed and fully opened.
NOTE: If a roll up door is to be used instead of a gate, the distance between the enclosure floor and
the lowest point of the door and tracks when in the fully rolled up position must be shown.
By signing below, I hereby certify that I have reviewed the waste enclosure submittal requirements an d will
follow all guidelines if applicable to my project.
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ORDINANCE NO. __ - 18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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REPLACING SECTION 7.98 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SOLID
WASTE AND RECYCLING ENCLOSURE STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1: Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"): This Ordinance is
exempt from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061( b)( 3). Section 15061( b)( 3) states
that CEQA applies only to those projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on
the environment. The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because the Ordinance
does not, in itself, allow the construction of any building or structure, but it sets forth the
regulations that shall be followed if and when a building or structure is proposed to be
constructed or a site is proposed to be developed. This Ordinance of itself, therefore, has no
potential for resulting in significant physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately.
Section 2: Section 7.98 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
Chapter 7.98
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING ENCLOSURE STANDARDS
7.98.010 Applicability.
A. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all bu ildings or
development permits for:
1. New commercial development projects.
2. New multifamily development projects with five (5) units or more that will
utilize shared waste and recycling enclosures.
3. Commercial development projects that trigger a planning entit lement
(such as a site development review or conditional use permit) and consist
of uses including but not limited to grocery stores, restaurants, markets,
auto repair/use and daycares that generate food waste, grease and/or
vehicle fluids, and packaging m aterial in addition to uses that have the
potential to pollute stormwater as determined by the Director of Public
Works.
4. Any other project, including but not limited to tenant improvements, where
the Public Works Department concludes that the use has the p otential to
discharge pollution into the city’s storm sewer system. When this chapter
applies to a tenant improvement, the property owner or applicant shall be
responsible for making improvements only to the waste enclosure used by
the tenant.
7.98.020 Definitions.
The terms used in this chapter have the meanings set forth below:
“Collection” means the removal and transportation of solid waste, recycling and organics
by the collector from the place of delivery to a disposal facility approved under the
collector’s agreement with the city or by a nonexclusive franchise agreement.
“Collector” means that person or business having an exclusive franchise agreement with
the city granting to him/her or it the exclusive privilege of collecting or causing to be
collected or transported for a fee any solid waste within the city or any portion thereof.
“Commercial development” means construction of buildings consisting of retail,
professional, wholesale, or industrial facilities.
“Compactor” means any roll-off container or bin which has a compaction mechanism,
whether stationary or mobile.
“Discharge” means (A) any addition of any pollutant that has potential to enter navigable
waters from any point source or (B) any addition of any pollutant to the waters of the
contiguous zone or the ocean from any point source other than a vessel or other floating
craft.
“Food service establishments” include restaurants, markets, bakeries, grocery stores and
all other establishments that prepare and/or serve fresh food on the premises .
“National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)” means a national program
under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act for regulation of discharges of pollutants from
point sources to waters of the United States. Discharges are illegal unless author ized by
a NPDES permit.
“Organics” means all types of plant debris including grass and weed clippings, shrub and
tree pruning, branches (less than four (4) feet in length and four (4) inches in diameter),
leaves, plants, flowers, food scraps and food-soiled paper products.
“Owner” means the owner or owners of real property having fee title to the property as
identified in the most recent equalized assessment roll of the Alameda County Assessor.
“Park” means and includes all grounds, trails, buildings, improvements and areas
dedicated for use by property residents and their guests for park, recreation or open
space purposes, and any part, portion or area thereof, whether developed or
undeveloped or over which the property owner has acquired right of use for s uch
purposes.
“Pollutant” means dredged soil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, sewage sludge,
munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or
discarded equipment, rock, sand, dirt and industrial, municipal and agricultural waste
discharge into water.
“Public Works Director” means the City of Dublin Public Works Director or his or her
designee.
“Recycling” consists of any clean, dry paper, plastic and glass (bottles, jars and jugs
only), and metal cans (tin and aluminum) placed in a single container. Cardboard is
accepted in recycling bins and carts; however, cardboard only dumpsters are also
available. Cardboard only dumpsters can be a logistically preferable option to maximize
space within containers as a cardboard box can often fill an entire recycling cart.
“Roll-off container” means a metal container that is normally loaded onto a motor vehicle
and transported to an appropriate facility.
“Solid waste” means all putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste (garbage), including
paper, ashes, industrial or commercial wastes, demolition and construction wastes,
discarded home and industrial appliances, animal solid and semi -solid wastes other than
fecal matter, vegetable wastes, and other discarded solid and semi-solid wastes, but
does not include hazardous waste, as herein defined, sewage, or abandoned
automobiles.
“Stormwater” means rainwater runoff, snow melt runoff, surface runoff and drainage.
“Tenant” means any person or persons other than the owner occu pying or in possession
of the residence or commercial space.
“Waste Enclosure” means a structure intended to serve collection and storage needs for
solid waste, recycling, and organics waste.
“Waste Handling Standards for Commercial Properties and Multi -Family Properties with
Shared Service” means the document maintained by the Public Works Director
describing waste enclosure design, construction and operational standards.
7.98.030 General construction and design standards.
The location, design and construction of enclosures for the set out and collection of
garbage, recycling, organics or other discarded materials shall conform to all applicable
regulations set out in this Ordinance and to all other provisions of the Dublin Municipal
Code. A development may be required to have multiple waste enclosures to meet the
required amount of capacity. The Public Works Director shall review the design of all
enclosures. All enclosures are subject to a site development review permit.
All commercial uses within the city shall at a minimum provide adequate space for
separate garbage bins, recycling bins, and organics bins. If a food establishment will
generate grease, fat or tallow, adequate space for those containers is also required if the
grease, fat or tallow containers are not designed and established inside the commercial
building. The types and size of bins shall be based on the volume of tonnage generated
by the planned commercial activity, as estimated by the Public Works Director and
applicant as reported in the required Waste Enclosure Requirements Checklist, and with
the aim of reducing, as much as possible, the number of service trips per week by the
collector.
Enclosure Element Requirements
Location Shall not be located along frontage roadways, in front
of fire hydrants, behind parking spaces, or within 5’ of
combustible building wall, opening, or combustible roof
eave line
User Access • Multifamily properties shall observe California
Building Code and CCR Title 24 part 2 requirements
regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities
• Shall provide pedestrian entrance with outward
opening door
• An accessible path of travel shall be provided from
the main building to the pedestrian entrance door
Service Provider Access • Enclosure shall be directly accessible to service
provider during normal collection days and hours
• Provide a turnaround or separate exit that allows
the truck to move forward rather than backwards
• Minimum turnaround radius must be 45’
Standard Enclosure Floor Minimum 18’x10’ plus 6” protective buffers
Dumpster Spacing • Minimum 1’ between the wall and container
• Minimum 1’6” between two containers
• Minimum 3’ wide pathway along the front side of the
enclosure
Protective Buffer on Interior
Enclosure Walls
Minimum 6” concrete curbs, bollards, or wall bumpers.
Enclosure Wall Height Minimum 6’
Opening Between Wall and
Ceiling or Screen
Maximum 2’
Ceiling Height Minimum 10’6”
Height Clearance for
Enclosure Approach
Minimum 18’
Height Clearance at Service
Location
Minimum 32’
Driveway Access Minimum 50’ direct access
Driveway Weight Handling
Requirements
62,000 lbs
Apron Elevation • Apron surface shall be the same elevation as the
enclosure pad threshold and the surrounding surfaces
• Minimum slope of 1% grade per foot away from the
enclosure pad and maximum of 2%
Apron Length 10’
Apron Weight Handling
Requirements
20,000 lbs. of direct force
Pad Interior Elevation • Pad surface elevation shall equal that of the apron
threshold
• A slope of 1-1.5% toward the center of the
enclosure.
• Sanitary sewer drain shall be flush with the
enclosure pad (when applicable)
Enclosure Pad Weight
Handling Requirements
20,000 lbs. of direct force
Enclosure Gates • Double gates with a maximum length of 12’ each
• Single set of gates required for openings of 24’ and
under
• Free hanging gates with no center poll
• Shall have a mechanism to secure doors in b oth an
open and closed position
• Shall be lockable using a standard padlock
Enclosure Opening Minimum of 12’
Roof • Roofs with a minimum height of 10’6” are required
• Shall extend past any open side of enclosure except
the front gates and be angled to drain into landscaping
Material • Design of enclosure shall incorporate the same
materials and style as the primary building
• Graffiti resistant coating shall be used on exterior
walls
• Roofs shall be painted with rust-inhibitive paint
Lighting Minimum 1’ candle with motion sensor in area around
and inside the enclosure
Landscaping 5’ landscape strip on the 3 non-gated walls if visible
from roadways or other public spaces
Service Level Minimum for
Multifamily Properties with
Minimum of 50 gallons of service shall be provided for
every 3 residents. Of that provide space for 40% as
Shared Service trash, 40% as recycling, and 20% as organics
(excluding any plant debris from facility maintenance).
Provide adequate enclosure space to store estimated
solid waste generation. Estimated occupancy shall be
based on the number of bedrooms with an assumed 2
people per bedroom
Chutes for Multifamily
Properties
• If chutes are used, a garbage and recycling chute
must be provided with space in the chute room to
collect and store organic waste
• Minimum of 6’ between chute opening and trash
room floor
• Minimum of 6’5” between the center of the trash
chute and the center of the recycling chute
7.98.040 Food Service Establishments Requirements
Waste enclosures for Food Service Establishments shall include a hose bib and a drain
connected to the sanitary sewer. The applicant shall contact the Dublin San Ramon
Services District and the Alameda County Environmental Health Department for
specifications and requirements.
7.98.050 Existing Development
If an existing development does not have an existing trash enclosure, the development
may, at the discretion of the Public Works Director, be required t o install a trash
enclosure that meets the requirements of this Chapter.
7.98.060 Multifamily Requirements
A. Multifamily complex enclosures in the City of Dublin are required to contain space
for separate collection of garbage, recycling and organics.
B. Waste enclosures for collection of garbage, recycling and organics at multifamily
apartment and condominium housing shall observe the requirements of the California
Building Code and the requirements of CCR Title 24, regarding accessibility to solid
waste and recycling collection containers for persons with disabilities (CCR Title 24,
Part 2).
7.98.070 Compactors.
A. Compactors are generally not permitted unless preapproved by the Public Works
Director. Inclusion of a compactor shall not supplant the requirement s as per the Section
7.98.030 of this Chapter that a site provide adequate enclosure space for recycling and
organics collection.
B. Compactors may require additional space and electrical connections, as well as
separate building permits.
C. Compactors are required to be covered and shall include plumbing directed to the
sanitary sewer system to capture possible leaks and spills. The applicant shall contact
the Dublin San Ramon Services District for connection and discharge requirements.
D. Adequate room for servicing and backing up and turning shall be provided on site
and shall not require use of the public right-of-way.
7.98.080 Roll-off boxes
A. Roll-off boxes are permitted only for temporary use, unless approved by the Public
Works Director.
B. Placement of roll-off boxes shall be subject to approval by the Public Works
Director.
7.98.090 Permits
All necessary permits shall be obtained prior to the construction of any enclosures within
the city of Dublin.
7.98.100 Exceptions
The Public Works Director or his or her designee shall have the authority to grant
exceptions to the requirements of this chapter. The Public Works Director shall review
the requests for exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The determination of the Public
Works Director may be appealed to the City Manager as set forth in Section 1.04.050 of
the Dublin Municipal Code.
7.98.110 Stormwater Pollution Prevention
A. All properties shall comply with the federal Clean Water Ac t and provisions of
Chapter 7.74
B. Waste enclosures within the city that are subject to the standards in this chapter
shall have a roof to comply with the city of Dublin’s National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit.
C. Ongoing Waste Enclosure Use and Maintenance. At a minimum, the following
best management practices shall be adhered to:
1. The enclosure shall only be used for storage of garbage, recycling,
cardboard, organics and used cooking oil/grease containers. Storage of
hazardous waste or any other items inside the enclosure is strictly
prohibited.
2. Storage of garbage, recycling, cardboard only, or organics containers
outside of the enclosure is strictly prohibited. All containers shall be stored
inside of the enclosure. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved
by the Director of Public Works due to lack of enclosure or lack of
enclosure space.
3. All solid waste and used cooking oil/grease shall always be contained
within appropriate water-tight, covered containers including secondary
containment. A supply of spill response materials designed to absorb
leaking fluids and/or cooking oil/grease spills shall be kept near the
enclosure.
4. Overfilling garbage, recycling and/or organics containers is prohibited. Solid
waste shall not protrude above the top rim of the container and shall allow
for the lid(s) to close fully. Establishments that have more than three
instances of overflowing containers within 6 months will be required to
increase their service level(s).
5. Solid Waste enclosures shall be maintained in good working condition and
in the condition that they were approved. Maintenance and cleaning of the
solid waste enclosure is the day-to-day responsibility of the occupant or
owner of the premises.
6. Washing out the solid waste enclosure to the storm drain system is
prohibited. Wash water shall be collected and discharged to the sanitary
sewer only and is subject to Dublin San Ramon Services District discharge
requirements.
7.98.120 Public Litter Containers for Commercial and Multi-Family Properties
A. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to i nstall, maintain, and empty
the public litter containers for all new developments.
1. Location of Public Litter Containers:
a. Install public litter containers within 10 feet of any food-generating or
-selling store planned for the property.
b. Include containers along internal, on-site walkways at intervals of
300- 350 feet.
c. Locate containers at entrance and exit of property.
2. Properties That Involve Outdoor Eating Area
a. Include 3-compartment discard waste cans that are central and
visible to the eating area
b. Label the 3-compartment discard waste cans with clear signage
describing organics, recycling and garbage.
3. Design of Public Litter Containers:
a. When selecting public litter containers, they should be considered as
a design element, and the design should reflect ae sthetic as well as
functional concerns.
b. Public litter containers should be selected from the same or a similar
design family as other site furnishings (such as benches, bollards,
bike racks, etc.) and should be finished or painted to complement
other site furnishings.
c. Public litter container construction should use durable, high quality
materials, such as galvanized or stainless steel.
d. Materials should be painted to reflect colors similar to nearby
elements. Material and paint selection should be graffiti resistant.
e. Public litter containers should include recycling containers and
should be able to open from the side to allow easy access for
removal of waste.
4. Maintenance of Public Litter Containers
a. It is the responsibility of the property manager or owner to empty the
contents of the public litter containers at least once a week or more
frequently as use dictates to prevent overflow of any litter containers
b. Public Litter Containers should be kept clean and free of graffiti.
5. The Public Works Director, at his or her discretion, may also require
installation of public litter containers that comply with this Section 7.98.120,
for any multi-family or commercial property having repeated litter issues.
Such issues may include but are limited to overflowing garbage
and/organics containers, litter on the ground in common areas, or other
litter-related incidences causing a disturbance to the health, comfort or
welfare of the community.
7.98.130 Pet Waste Containers
A. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to install, maintain, and empty
pet waste bag and disposal stations within newly constructed or renovated parks
that are privately owned or managed. Owners shall ensure that the frequency and
location of the stations adequately address the unique needs of th e property.
B. The Public Works Director, at his or her discretion, may also require installation of
pet waste bag and disposal stations on any property having repeated pet waste
issues. Such issues may include but are limited to overflowing pet waste
containers, pet waste on the ground in high foot traffic areas, or other pet waste -
related incidences causing a disturbance to the health, comfort or welfare of the
community.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any p rovision,
clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to
any person or circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or
parts thereof of the ordinance or their applicability to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days
following its adoption.
Section 5. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933
of the Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ________ day of _________________.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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