Stockton Municipal Code
Chapter 7
HEALTH AND SANITATION CODE

Part II
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, AND GREEN WASTE AND FOOD WASTE

Division 3
COLLECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS

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SEC. 7-080. DEFINITIONS:
(A) The State of California through its California Waste Management Act of 1989, Assembly Bill 939 (AB 939), requires that each local jurisdiction in the state divert 50% of discarded materials (base year 1990, state methodology) from landfill.
(B) The City could face fines up to $10,000 a day for not meeting the above mandated goal.
(C) Construction and demolition debris constitutes a large portion of the waste stream in the City. These materials have significant potential for waste reduction and recycling.
(D) The City finds that reusing and recycling collection and demolition debris is essential to further the City’s efforts to reduce waste and comply with AB 939.
(E) Construction and demolition debris waste reduction and recycling have been proven to reduce the amount of such material that is landfilled, increase site and worker safety, and be cost effective.
(F) Except in unusual circumstances, it is feasible to divert an average of at least fifty (50) percent of all construction and demolition debris from construction, demolition, and renovation projects.
(Amended by Ordinance 015-03 C.S. – Effective June 1, 2004)

SEC. 7-081. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION:
Any construction contractor, landscape contractor, or individual may transport and dispose of debris from a construction or demolition or landscaping site at which the contractor or individual is performing work, so long as the contractor or individual utilizes its own personnel and equipment and has secured any necessary hauling permits from the City.
All construction and demolition debris collection conducted by third parties must be provided by a contract collector or Industrial Waste Collector permitted by the City.
(Amended by Ordinance 015-03 C.S. – Effective June 1, 2004) (Amended by Ordinance 2894-C.S. — Effective Dec. 20, 1976)

SEC. 7-082. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING:
All persons seeking a new building or a demolition permit shall identify all materials expected to be generated as a result of the building or demolition project at the time of the permit application.
Permittees for all new building construction projects or complete building demolitions are required to recycle at least fifty percent (50%) of materials generated for discards by the project.
Within sixty (60) days following the completion of the construction or demolition project, the permittee shall submit recycling and disposal documentation to the Public Works Director. Documentation shall consist of a final completed “Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Report” showing tons recycled and disposed by material type, supported by copies of weight tickets, receipts or other records of measurement from recycling companies, deconstruction contractors and/or landfill disposal companies.
(Amended by Ordinance 015-03 C.S.—Effective June 1, 2004)

SEC. 7-083. PRODUCERS OF SWILL — DUTIES:
Every producer of swill, as set forth in Section 7-081 hereof, who desires to dispose of the same to a swill collector, shall segregate the swill from all garbage, rubbish and waste matter and place it in a water-tight container of not less than ten (10) gallons net capacity. Containers shall be kept clean and continuously closed by a tight fitting cover, except when swill is being dumped or removed therefrom, and shall at all times be proof against flies and rodents. Containers used shall meet with the approval of the San Joaquin Local Health District.

SEC. 7-084. COLLECTION OF SWILL — DAILY:
Collections of swill shall be made daily. The collector shall transfer the contents of the container into a vehicle provided therefor, without spilling any of the contents of the container on stairs, floors, walks, yards or streets.

SEC. 7-085. VEHICLES FOR COLLECTION OF SWILL:
Vehicles used for the collection of swill shall have water-tight bodies and shall be provided with a snug fitting metal cover or covers. Every vehicle shall be well painted and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

SEC. 7-086. REVOCATION OF LICENSES:
Swill collectors' licenses may be revoked, after a hearing, by the City Manager whenever it shall be determined that the person doing business by virtue of such license has failed to comply with all the terms and provisions hereof.

SEC. 7-087. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS — DUTIES:
The Director of Public Works shall supervise the collection and disposal of swill in the City of Stockton. The Director of Public Works or his authorized representative shall receive and investigate all complaints and endeavor to improve and extend the swill collection service. The Director of Public Works shall have the power to determine and set the hours of collection, manner of collection and such other regulations as may be necessary to insure an orderly program for the collection, transportation and disposal of swill in order to promote the community welfare, convenience, health and safety. All disputes between collectors and producers concerning charges, service or any other matter not otherwise delegated shall be decided by the Director of Public Works, or his authorized representative, and his decision shall be final. The Director of Public Works, or his authorized representative, is hereby directed and empowered to enforce the provisions set forth herein and he shall have the right to enter all premises or vehicles for the purpose of making any inspection or investigation which he may deem necessary under the provisions hereof.
(Amended by Ordinance 1139-C.S. — Effective Sept. 3, 1964)