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Amending Section 10-722 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Dumpsters," by revising certain requirements for dumpsters and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-722 is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING
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ยง 10-722. Use of Dumpsters.
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(1) Definitions. In this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
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(c) Dumpster. Any container for refuse or recyclable [materials] materials, whether located on private property or in the public right-of-way, that is serviced by a Provider and [is] designed for repeated reuse. Does not include a container serviced by the City of Philadelphia or a construction dumpster.
(.1) Dumpster on Private Property. A dumpster stored indoors or outdoors on private property that may cross the public right-of-way for pick-up but may not be stored there for pick-up or any other purpose for any period of time.
(.2) Dumpster in the Public Right-of-Way. A dumpster placed or stored in the public right-of-way.
(d) Licensee. A person licensed under this Section to make use of a dumpster to store refuse or recyclable materials generated at property under his or her control.
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(2) License and Medallion Requirement; Prohibited Locations.
(a) No person shall make use of [a] any dumpster to store refuse or recyclable materials unless such dumpster is licensed under this Section.
(b) No person shall place a dumpster in service at any location unless there is a validly issued medallion affixed to the dumpster.
(c) No dumpster shall be placed in a location other than as authorized by the license for such d...
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