§ 23-9. Tampering with recyclable materials.

(a)

Prohibited acts. No person, other than the current resident of the property on which the items are placed, or an authorized carrier, shall remove, pick up, or transfer recyclable materials left at curbside. Materials left at curbside in either specifically marked recovery containers or any other type of container are to be picked up by a designated carrier for the purpose of removal of recyclable materials. Materials referred to, and to be left at curbside in specifically marked containers, will include recyclable materials included in the city's recycling program.

(b)

Penalty. Each removal of items from a location shall constitute a separate violation of this section. Unauthorized persons removing materials or bins other than those persons designated in subsection (a) of this section shall be fined as follows:

(1)

Upon first conviction of violation of this section, the person shall be fined $25.00 for each such violation.

(2)

Upon second conviction of violation of this section, the person shall be fined $100.00 for each violation.

(3)

Upon third and subsequent convictions of violation of this section, the person shall be fined $200.00 for each such violation.

(Ord. No. 3178, 4-27-2004)