BULK TRASH CHANGES START JULY 1, 2021
ORDINANCE 20-O-02
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations.
On January 28, 2020, the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-02, an Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council discussed and amended the ordinance prior to its adoption.
On February 24, 2022 the Ordinance was updated; collections are counted based on fiscal year, not calendar year.
Ordinance 22-O-01, An Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, To Adopt A Corrective Amendment To City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste And Special Trash” By Repealing And Re-Enacting §119-6, “Collection Of Bulky Trash, Special Trash, And Overweight, Oversized Or Improperly Sorted Items,” To Clarify That Bulky Trash Collections Are Counted Based On Fiscal Year, Not Calendar Year, For Any One Property.
In its final form (Feb. 2022), this Ordinance includes the following provisions:
- For a single-family, owner-occupied residence: Up to four bulky refuse collections per fiscal year, with a maximum total of 20 bulky refuse items per fiscal year, will be free of charge to the resident.
- For a single-family rental property that pays for City trash services: Up to four bulky refuse collections per fiscal year, with a maximum total of 29 bulky refuse items per fiscal year, will be free of charge.
- For quantities and/or frequency more than stated above, a $20 collection fee per item over the allowable number of items will be imposed.
- All bulky refuse collections must be scheduled in advance and the caller must identify the quantity and type of items when scheduling a collection.
- Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly and separated by type. Public Works staff will provide guidance when you make your appointment.
May 4, 2021 Council discussed an amendment to Ordinance 20-O-02, Bulk Trash, to allow for waiver of fees in a hardship - Ordinance 21-O-06