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Council proposes new trash collection timing rules for Philadelphia residents

Official:Amending Section 10-717 of Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Source Separation, Collection, and Disposal of Refuse" to provide for the allowable times for setting out refuse for collection; all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Krajewski

Introduced: May 15, 2003

: Committee on Streets and Services

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill amends city ordinances regarding trash collection, specifying when and how residents must place their trash on the sidewalk for pickup.

What This Bill Does

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Changes the rules for when residents must place trash on the sidewalk for pickup, depending on the time of collection.
Requires residents to place trash on the sidewalk by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection if collection is made between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Requires residents to place trash on the sidewalk by 6:00 p.m. the previous day if collection is made between 6:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
Excludes recyclable materials from the definition of "collectible rubbish", meaning they are not subject to the new placement rules.

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