6.04.115 Residential Recycling Program.
(A) A curbside recycling program is hereby established for the benefit of residential solid waste collection customers of the City. Effective January 1, 2010, curbside recycling shall be provided for all single-family residences in Olathe. In addition, public and private drop-off facilities for recyclables will be available for some specific recyclable.
(B) Curbside residential recycling charges shall be included in the monthly residential solid waste rates.
(C) The City Manager shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations on:
(1) Days of collection of residential recyclables;
(2) Pre-collection practices;
(3) The type, color and physical dimensions of recycling bins or containers; and
(4) Specific materials to be collected for recycling.
(D) A copy of any and all rules and regulations made and promulgated under the provisions hereof shall be posted to the City’s website.
(E) All recyclable materials shall become the property of the City when they are placed at the curbside for collection or placed in a color-coded container to be saved for collection day. It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the City to remove any item placed for recyclable collection from any recycling container. (Ord. 21-43 § 12, 2021; Ord. 09-42 § 6, 2009; Ord. 08-84 § 7, 2008; Ord. 03-72 § 1, 2003; Ord. 02-129 § 2, 2002; Ord. 01-109 § 4, 2001; Ord. 96-84 § 2, 1996; Ord. 95-06 § 1, 1995.)