An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending various sections to allow for the collection and safe disposal of hazardous materials from specific commercial customers and residents, effective January 1, 2026. [Shane Pettit, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]

Ordinance Passed Introduced December 1, 2025

Committee: City Council
Requested by: Environmental Services
Introduced: December 1, 2025
On agenda: December 16, 2025
Passed: December 16, 2025

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City Council Dec 16, 2025 passed Pass City Council Dec 9, 2025 set over for final reading

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