§ 106-1. Theft or vandalism of recycling containers or recyclable materials.

(a)

Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated in this subsection:

(1)

Recycling containers means the receptacles purchased, leased and distributed or placed by or on behalf of the county to county residents or locations for the intended use as a receptacle of recyclable materials.

(2)

Recyclable materials means those materials which are capable of being recycled and which would otherwise be processed or disposed of as solid waste, including newspaper, glass and plastic containers, aluminum cans and such other materials as designated by resolution of the county council.

(b)

Ownership of recyclable materials. All recyclable materials once placed at a collection location, or in a recycling container at a collection location, become the exclusive property of the county. Recovery of recyclable materials from any solid waste generated or brought within the county must occur prior to the placing in a recyclable container at a collection location, and such recovery shall be subject to state and local public health and safety laws.

(c)

Prohibited acts. No person shall be permitted to collect, vandalize or remove either recycling containers or recyclable materials placed in or near the recycling containers or designated collection locations unless previously authorized by the county.

(d)

Penalty. Violations of this section are punishable as provided in section 1-7.

(Ord. No. 89-41, §§ 1—4, 9-21-89)