§ 14-8-2. Accumulation and storage.

Construction or demolition waste shall be accumulated and stored in compliance with the following provisions:

1.

Construction or demolition waste generators shall accumulate construction or demolition waste in city owned roll-offs with the following exceptions:

A.

Construction or demolition waste produced by demolition that is so large that it cannot reasonably be placed in a roll-off shall be permitted to remain non-contained for no more than seven (7) days, provided potential wind-borne waste or debris is prevented.

B.

Rock, concrete, mortar, brick, cinder block, and similar Construction or demolition waste generated by a single property, including an improved property or other property located within the city, are not required to be containerized, unless these materials have the potential to contribute to run-off to the city's storm water conveyance system. These materials may be collected into piles on the ground of the property where such material was generated and must be removed to a designated or authorized municipal solid waste facility or a recycling facility within seventy-two (72) hours of the completion of construction or demolition work unless otherwise approved by the director or his designee. Other types of construction or demolition waste shall not be commingled with permitted piles of these wastes.

C.

Shingles, tarpaper and other waste from roofing jobs that are not capable of becoming wind borne are not required to be containerized, provided such waste is placed directly into a dump truck or similar truck for hauling to a designated or authorized municipal solid waste facility or a recycling facility.

2.

Recyclable materials generators of construction or demolition waste in the city are encouraged to participate in recycling. Generators of construction or demolition waste in the city who elect to participate in recycling shall accumulate and store such recyclable materials in accordance with federal, state and local laws. All recyclable materials other than construction and demolition materials may be disposed of at the City of Eagle Pass Recycling Center located at 1104 Eidson Road, Eagle Pass, Texas.

(Ord. No. 2012-06, § 1, 3-6-2012)