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Ordinance committee previews Chapter 94 changes tied to new waste collection contract
Summary
City staff told Norwalk’s Ordinance Committee Feb. 18 that changes to Chapter 94 are needed to align the municipal code with a new collection contract starting July 1, including ending the Fourth Taxing District opt-out and requiring standardized, non‑overflowing city-issued totes.
City staff and the Ordinance Committee discussed proposed edits to Chapter 94 (solid waste collection, disposal, transfer station and yard waste) on Feb. 18, saying changes are needed to align the city code with a new contract and collection practices set to begin July 1.
Vanessa (staff) told the committee the city’s recently awarded contract to Win Waste will start July 1 and requires several ordinance clarifications so the city and vendor are in compliance. The committee was presented with an overview rather than final ordinance text; staff said they expect to deliver draft language for formal review at the March meeting.
Major changes described by staff included removing the historical opt-out option for residents located…
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