§ 11-5-085 — Removing recyclable material from a recycling container - Prohibition - Exemption

11-5-085 Removing recyclable material from a recycling container - Prohibition - Exemption.

No person shall remove any recyclable material from a recycling container located on the public way, Provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to any (1) private hauler under contract with a refuse collection customer to collect recyclable material from such refuse collection customer, or (2) city inspector or other authorized city official acting within the scope of his or her legal duties, or (3) any person who deposits recyclable material in a recycling container and subsequently attempts to reclaim the material so deposited, In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply. (Added Coun. J. 7-20-16, p. 28694, § 1)