6.04.080 Special Solid Waste Problems.
(A) Residential Yard Waste.
(1) Yard waste may be collected at curb side if such waste is properly contained in compostable yard waste paper bags or specifically designed carts for handling yard waste. Collection shall take place on a schedule established by the City Manager and may be at a different time than the collection of solid waste. Yard waste may also be deposited at any authorized City yard waste drop-off site or any authorized compost site while such site is open.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit yard waste in or upon any public street, water or grounds in the City; mix or permit the mixing of yard waste with solid waste for City curb side collection; or deposit yard waste at any authorized yard waste or compost site while the site is closed.
(B) Residential Tree and Brush Pruning Waste. Tree and brush pruning waste may be collected at curb side if such waste is properly sized and/or bundled as established in the rules and regulations pursuant to Section 6.04.030(C). Collection shall take place on a schedule established by the City Manager and may be at a different time than the collection of solid waste.
(C) Bulk Items. The regular collection service shall not remove bulk items. Such items may be picked up separately if an Olathe resident contacts the City one (1) business day prior to the resident’s regular collection day. (Ord. 21-43 § 8, 2021; Ord. 12-28 § 2, 2012; Ord. 03-72 § 1, 2003; Ord. 01-09 § 2, 2001; Ord. 94-87 § 2, 1994.)