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Councilman withdraws proposed ordinance to move trash cans nearer homes after extended debate
Summary
Councilman Justin Heideck introduced a proposal on May 27 to require residents to move trash and recycling containers to within five feet of their homes after pickup and to authorize fines; after an extended discussion of enforcement, contract issues and safety, he withdrew the request.
Councilman Justin Heideck introduced legislation at the May 27 meeting of Barberton City Council seeking to amend the codified ordinances to require that trash and recycling containers be moved off the public right-of-way and "relocated to a minimum of 5 feet from the residential structure" the day after collection, with a fine of up to $20 for failure to comply. After sustained debate about wording, enforcement and unintended consequences, Heideck withdrew the request.
Heideck opened the proposal during the rules/charter session and asked that the ordinance amend Barberton Codified Ordinances §1060.02(b)(7) so containers would not remain visible in the public right-of-way. "I think it's high time we start cleaning up the city a little…
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