GENERALLY

Glendale City Code ch. 18, art. II, div. 1

in effect

Glendale City Code § 18-31 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 18-31. - Rules and regulations. The Administrator shall have the authority to establish and enforce rules and regulations requiring garbage, ashes, trash, refuse and recyclable material to be placed and maintained in separate containers. (Ord. No. 2944, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16)

Glendale City Code § 18-32 Containers generally.

Sec. 18-32. - Containers generally. (a) For customers with city solid waste service: (1) All residential properties within the city shall only use the city's curbside solid waste services for the collection and disposal of garbage, trash, refuse or other solid waste and for collection of recyclable material unless special arrangements have been made with the city by formal agreement in accordance with section 18-12(c)(2). Residential properties within the city shall not use any third party commercial solid waste service for solid waste management or recyclable material services. (2) All residential properties within the city shall be provided with refuse and recycling containers used for the residential solid waste service. These containers shall only be provided by the city and shall be used for no other purpose than the collection of refuse and recyclable material. Any containers provided by the city for residential solid waste service shall remain the property of the city. The city shall replace any container that is damaged beyond use, lost or stolen. Additional containers may be obtained only from the city if the customer pays a delivery fee and an additional monthly service fee to the city for each additional container. The city shall maintain city-owned containers in good condition, except for cleaning. (3) The customer shall be responsible for maintaining the containers in a safe and clean manner. If the administrator determines the container is not being maintained in a safe and clean manner, he may order the residential property owner or occupant to clean the container or the administrator may replace it. Any cleaning or replacement that is caused by the failure or neglect of the residential customer may result in the city imposing a fee on the customer account. The administrator or his designee shall determine the size and number of containers issued to a residential property or customer, and the location where the containers will be placed. Containers not obtained from the city will not be serviced by the city. (b) For customers using third party commercial solid waste service: (1) Business establishments shall have sufficient containers to collect, store, accumulate or otherwise contain refuse awaiting transport and disposal to an appropriate waste management facility, and to maintain a clean and sanitary condition on the premises. All containers or bins shall have a lid and be equipped with suitable handles, plates, or sleeves. Containers or bins shall be kept in good repair and shall be repaired or replaced when no longer serviceable. Containers or bins shall be cleaned at least once per year or more frequently if so ordered by the administrator. (2) Containers or bins determined by the administrator to be unsafe, unserviceable or in an unsanitary condition, shall be removed from further use. The city may periodically inspect business establishments to ensure compliance with requirements relative to refuse containers and the sanitary containment of refuse. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. O18-76, § 1(Exh. A), 10-23-18)

Glendale City Code § 18-33 Special handling of certain items placed for collection; items City will not collect.

Sec. 18-33. - Special handling of certain items placed for collection; items City will not collect. Various types of refuse shall be contained and placed for collection as follows: (a) Ashes or sawdust. No hot ashes, hot cinders or any burning matter shall be placed or kept in a refuse container. Ashes shall be soaked with water and placed in a plastic bag before being placed in a container used for refuse. Sawdust shall be placed in a closed bag before placement in a container used for refuse. (b) All boxes, cartons and crates shall be collapsed or cut up prior to placement in containers. (c) Yard waste, such as grass clippings, weeds and leaves shall be cut to lengths of 5 feet or less, be no more than 12 inches in diameter, and be bagged and placed in containers as directed by the City. Uncontained yard waste shall not be collected. (d) Cactus plants and/or trimmings or pruning from shrubs, bushes, trees (including palm trees), cut to lengths greater than 5 feet or having a diameter greater than 12 inches shall be separated from all other refuse and be collected as bulk trash. (e) Medical waste shall be contained and disposed of in a manner approved by the Administrator and the state department of health services. (f) Wastes from small animals or pets shall be placed in a refuse bag, securely tied and then placed in the regular containers used for garbage. Dead animals may not buried on private property within the city and may not be placed in containers used for refuse or recycling collection. Dead animals must be disposed of properly by the customer. Small animals or pets may be disposed of in the city landfill in accordance with section 18-12(d) or collected and disposed of by third party commercial solid waste service provider for a fee. (g) Highly inflammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection but shall be disposed of as directed by the Administrator or public safety authorities at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof. (h) Acids, caustics, rapid oxidizers, or any hazardous waste shall not be disposed of in refuse containers. Residents shall contact the state department of health services for instructions to dispose of such materials. (i) Construction and demolition waste-special arrangements shall be made for the collection of construction and demolition wastes, and they shall not be placed with other refuse for collection. The builder, permittee, or owner, shall insure that all such wastes are removed promptly, and not be stored in any location where they may be blown about or otherwise dispersed beyond the construction site. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. O18-76, § 1(Exh. A), 10-23-18)

Glendale City Code § 18-34 Placement in containers.

Sec. 18-34. - Placement in containers. No refuse shall be so compacted, placed or accumulated in any container in a manner which does not allow the contents of the container to fall out, by its own weight, upon the container being lifted and turned upside down. All refuse before being deposited for collection shall be drained of liquids. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16)

Glendale City Code § 18-35 Inspection of containers; notice of violation.

Sec. 18-35. - Inspection of containers; notice of violation. The city may conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article. Notification of violations shall be given by the administrator or designee, to the owner or occupants of the property upon which such violations occur. Notification may consist of affixing a tag, sticker or other label to the container that presents a health or safety hazard or serving a notice in person or by certified mail to the owner or occupant of the property. The Administrator or designee shall have the right to enter commercial, industrial and institutional establishments for inspection purposes, after proving the owner or occupant with reasonable notice. If violation is not corrected within three days after receipt of notification, the administrator or designee shall have the right to remove the container, to discontinue solid waste service, and to collect from any costs and expenses the city incurs in addressing the violation, in addition to any penalty which may be imposed pursuant to city code for a violation of this chapter. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. O18-76, § 1(Exh. A), 10-23-18)

Glendale City Code § 18-36 Container repair.

Sec. 18-36. - Container repair. Any expense to the City for the repair or replacement of damaged, stolen, or misused refuse containers or bins, shall be charged against and collected from the person or persons who caused the expense. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16)

Glendale City Code § 18-37 Recycling containers for public use.

Sec. 18-37. - Recycling containers for public use. (a) All recycling containers shall not be placed within the City for use by the general public without the express approval of the Administrator. (b) All recycling containers in use shall be maintained in a clean, neat and sanitary manner at all times. The recycling container shall have the name and current telephone number of the servicing contractor as well as the owner of the container identified legibly thereon. (c) Owners of recycling containers shall obtain a permit from the Administrator prior to locating any recycling container within the City. General public use recycling permit regulations are established by the Administrator. Recycling permit fees are established by the Council by resolution. (d) Locations for recycling containers shall be subject to the approval of the Administrator upon submission of a permit request. No recycling container shall be placed on City right-of-way. If placed on private property, written permission from the property owner must be submitted to the Administrator. (e) Recycling containers placed within the City shall be serviced regularly to prevent an environmental nuisance as defined in this chapter, including, but not limited to, overflowing and the subsequent discharge of recyclable materials and other wastes upon any street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other City property, or any private property. Service schedules of providers shall be provided to the Administrator upon demand. If containers are not serviced at a frequency to prevent an environmental nuisance, the Administrator shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a recycling permit, and remove such recycling containers. If the City removes the recycling containers for such a violation, the owner must reclaim the containers within ten (10) days, or such containers may be disposed of by the City at the owner's expense. (f) Violations of this section may subject the owner of the recycling containers to the revocation of a permit as well as removal of such containers. (Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16)

Source: City of Glendale, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18GATR_ARTIICOPLLPR_DIV1GEFetched: 11/1/2026