Title
Phoenix City Code Amendment Related to Household Hazardous Waste Program - Chapter 27 Amendments (Ordinance G-6782)
Description
Request Council to amend Chapter 27 of the Phoenix City Code to clarify responsibility for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is requesting to update Chapter 27 of the Phoenix City Code to make it clear that property owners or managers are responsible for HHW until it is picked up by the City or its contractor. These changes will include properly defining responsibility and containment obligations for the HHW home pick-up pilot program.
The pilot program will be evaluated over a six-month period to determine the feasibility of a permanent home pick-up program, as well as assist the City in determining whether any further Chapter 27 Code changes are necessary.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of the HHW home pick-up six-month pilot on Dec. 2, 2020, by a vote of 4-0.
Financial Impact
There is no cost associated with this change to Phoenix City Code.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.