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Amending Section 9-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse Collection," by requiring that dumpster lids remain closed at all times and prohibiting refuse collection during certain time periods, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 9-604 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 9-604. Refuse Collection.
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(10) Dumpsters.
(a) Every person licensed pursuant to this Section who owns, rents or controls dumpsters used for the storage of refuse shall:
(i) Only use dumpster units that are constructed of fire resistive metal, the lids of which are securely attached to the body of the dumpster and when closed, form a secure seal. The lid(s) must be securely closed immediately after the unit is emptied. There shall be no holes in the bottom of the dumpster except for a drainage hole, which must be kept plugged when dumpster is not being cleaned.
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(viii) No licensee shall collect refuse from any unit between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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SECTION 2. Section 10-722 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 10-722. Use of Dumpsters.
(1) Persons making use of a dumpster shall:
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(b) Not lease or purchase a dumpster in the City of Philadelphia until they obtain or hold a valid license issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections pursuant to [Title 4, Article 6, Section 626, 141 Storage of Refuse] this section.
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(c) Enclose any dumpster located outside, on private property according to regulations issued pursuant to Title 4, [Article 6, Section 626.0] Subcode B, Section B-421 of the Code.
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(k) Not permit refuse collection from any unit, or service of any dumpster unit, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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