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Solid Waste Management employs code enforcement officers that have the authority to levy fines for noncompliance of city ordinances.
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Capacity (PDF)
- Information on solid waste generation rates and container capacity
Chapter 58 and 26 Summarized (PDF)
- Main points from Durham’s Solid Waste Ordinances and the provisions commonly violated
Fee Schedule (PDF)
(Chapter 14, Solid Waste Management)
Garbage and Recycling (PDF)
- All site plans must make provisions for handling garbage, cardboard, and other recyclable items
Remedial Activity Rules - Departmental enforcement procedures
Remediation and Civil Enforcement Policy (PDF)
- Ordinance provisions
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- All site plans must meet several conditions before approval
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- Detailed drawing of required specs for collection
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