§ 4.04.130. Destruction or disposal of solid waste.  


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  • (a)

    All premises within the County of San Mateo shall dispose of solid waste by removal to an authorized disposal area or facility at least once per week (seven days), or more frequently than once per week, to prevent the accumulation of solid waste in quantities in excess of those customarily handled by a refuse collector or refuse collector-non-franchised area, and to safeguard the public health and safety of the inhabitants of the County of San Mateo as determined by the County Health Officer.

    (b)

    All premises within the County of San Mateo situated in an area served by a refuse collector must use such service for the weekly collection service of putrescible waste, except as hereinafter otherwise provided.

    (c)

    All premises within the County of San Mateo not in an area served by a refuse collector or a refuse collector - non-franchised area, must dispose of solid waste as specified in Section 4.04.130(a) of this Section and in a manner in compliance with all provisions of this chapter and state laws pertaining to the disposal of solid waste and as determined by the County Health Officer.

(Ord. No. 04528, § 1, 11-30-2010)