San Jose |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 9.10. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
Part 2. DEFINITIONS |
§ 9.10.260. Source separated recyclables.
A.
"Source separated recyclables" means recyclable material that is segregated by the generator, for the purpose or recycling, into one of the following categories: paper, glass, metals, plastics, wood, beverage containers, soil, concrete, swill, cannery waste, and such other categories as may be designated in rules promulgated by the director.
B.
Source separated recyclable does not include materials in any of the categories listed in subsection A. that are commingled in a container with any other materials, including materials in another listed category.
C.
Except for incidental residue as specified in rules promulgated by the director, "source separated recyclables" does not include materials which are separated for recycling but are disposed of by landfilling.
(Ords. 24315, 25401, 25835.)