Chapter 8.20
UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND LITTERING
Sections:
8.20.020 Unlawful disposal of solid waste.
8.20.010 Definitions.
A. “Person” means any natural person, association, partnership or corporation or any other legal entity or entity in fact.
B. “Right-of-way,” as used in this chapter, means any highway, road, street, alley, lane, trail, sidewalk, access, or the cleared areas immediately adjacent and running parallel to such transit areas, other public way, or any beach, park, recreational facility or other similar facility owned or operated by the state of Oregon, Curry County, or the city of Brookings, and located within the corporate limits of the city of Brookings.
C. “Solid waste” means all solid or semisolid waste material, including, but not limited to: garbage; rubbish; refuse; feces; trash; ashes or swill; newsprint or waste paper; corrugated board or cardboard; grass clippings; compost; residential, commercial, industrial, governmental or institutional wastes; discarded home or industrial appliances, equipment or furniture; vehicle parts or tires; animal parts or wastes. [Ord. 20-O-793 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 14-O-735 § 2.]
8.20.020 Unlawful disposal of solid waste.
A. Except as provided by subsection (B) of this section, no person shall deposit solid waste in or near any solid waste receptacle owned or rented by another person, without first obtaining the permission of that person.
B. No person shall deposit solid waste produced on any publicly owned property, including but not limited to parks and recreation areas.
C. No person shall use, or attempt to use, any publicly owned solid waste receptacle as a means to dispose of residential, commercial, or industrial solid waste. [Ord. 20-O-793 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 14-O-735 § 2.]
8.20.030 Scattering rubbish.
No person shall deposit upon public or private property any kind of rubbish, trash, debris, refuse or any substance, including solid waste, that would mar the appearance, create a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property, or would be likely to injure a person, animal or vehicle upon a public right-of-way. [Ord. 20-O-793 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 14-O-735 § 2.]
8.20.040 Penalty.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished pursuant to Chapter 1.05 BMC, General Penalty, except that the fine shall not be less than $100.00 for the first offense. [Ord. 20-O-793 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 14-O-735 § 2.]