Paso Robles Municipal Code Art. III Hauled Waste

A. No user shall discharge or cause to be discharged to a sewer lateral, public sewer, or POTW any hauled waste except as authorized by this article.

B. Hauled waste shall be discharged into the POTW only at locations designated by the director, with the director's prior consent.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Hauled waste which may be discharged into the POTW includes:

1. Domestic septage as defined in Chapter 14.08, Section 14.08.040;

2. Commercial wastewater pumped from a septic tank that is similar in character to domestic waste, with prior written approval from the director;

3. High-strength winery or brewery waste pumped from a septic tank of industrial origin, with prior written approval from the director; and

4. Recreational vehicle wastes pumped from a septic tank.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Hauled waste that does not conform to Section 14.10.120 or that violates Section 14.10.040 of this chapter or any other requirements established by the city is prohibited. Additionally, the following types of hauled waste are prohibited:

1. Hauled waste from grease interceptors;

2. Non-domestic wastewater from commercial kitchens and processes or industrial users;

3. Wastewater from portable toilets or type III marine sanitation devices; and

4. Wastewater directly from individual recreational vehicles.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

A. It shall be unlawful for any user to discharge hauled waste to the POTW without first obtaining a waste hauler permit from the city. Any person wishing to discharge hauled waste to the POTW must complete a waste hauler permit application and submit the following supplementary information:

1. Proof of workers' compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and auto liability insurance, in the form and amounts specified by the city.

2. Proof that trucks have a current and valid county health permit.

B. Any person granted a waste hauler permit must thereafter submit proof of insurance and county health permit annually.

C. The director will evaluate a submitted waste hauler permit application and may require additional information. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be processed and will be returned to the waste hauler for revision.

D. After evaluation and acceptance of a waste hauler permit application, the director may issue a waste hauler permit subject to the terms and conditions provided herein.

E. Denial of a waste hauler permit application may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in Section 14.10.810.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Waste hauler permits shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable regulations, including any charges and fees established by the city. Every permitted waste hauler discharging hauled waste to the POTW must comply with the conditions and contents of its waste hauler permit, which shall include, but are not limited to:

1. The type of hauled waste permitted to discharge;

2. The hauler's obligation to submit hauled waste disclosures;

3. The hauler's obligation to timely pay to the city its hauled waste discharge fees, pursuant to Section 14.10.230;

4. The waste hauler agrees to the liability and indemnification provisions contained in Section 14.10.650, including for any and all damage and expenses that may be suffered by reason of any or all acts done by the waste hauler and/or its employees in the course of the hauling and discharge of hauled waste; and

5. The waste hauler will, in the event of spills or leakage of hauled waste on the city's property caused by the waste hauler's actions or faulty equipment, appropriately clean the area involved.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

A. Waste hauler permits shall be issued for a specified term, not to exceed three years from the effective date of the permit. If the waste hauler does not notify the city that it wishes to renew the permit thirty days prior to the expiration of the permit, the permit will expire, and the waste hauler must submit a new application for a waste hauler permit.

B. The terms and conditions of a waste hauler permit shall be subject to modification and changes by the director during the permit term for good cause, including but not limited to, the following reasons:

1. To incorporate new or revised federal, state, or local standards or requirements;

2. To correct typographical errors in the waste hauler permit;

3. To address misrepresentations or omissions of relevant facts in the waste hauler permit application.

C. A waste hauler shall be notified, in writing, of any proposed changes to the permit at least thirty days prior to the effective date of the change.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Waste hauler permits are issued to a specific hauler for a specific operation. The permit may not be reassigned, transferred, or sold to a new owner or new hauler. The city shall be immediately notified of any change in ownership or operations of a waste hauler, and the city may require the submission of a new waste hauler permit.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

The director may revoke any waste hauler permit if the waste hauler is found to be in violation of the permit conditions, this chapter, or any state or federal laws and regulations. Before revoking a permit, the director shall issue to the waste hauler a notice of violation pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 14.10.690. If the waste hauler does not correct the violation within the time period specified in the notice, the director shall revoke the permit. A waste hauler may appeal revocation of its permit pursuant to the procedures specified in Section 14.10.810.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

A. Unless instructed otherwise, allowable hauled waste shall be discharged only into the POTW at the septage receiving station located at:

Paso Robles Wastewater Treatment Plant 3200 Sulphur Springs Road Paso Robles, CA, 93446

Hauled waste may be discharged at this location on the days and hours specified in the waste hauler permit.

B. The director may designate an alternative location for discharging hauled waste in emergency conditions or for certain haulers of high-strength hauled waste.

C. The discharge of hauled waste into any city facility, manhole, or other location not approved by the director shall be considered unlawful and the person responsible for such discharge shall be subject to the penalties and remedies set forth in Article XII of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

The director has the right to specify the type of hauled waste allowed to be discharged, the location, days, and hours that hauled waste is accepted, and the total amount of hauled waste that can be discharged daily into the POTW. The director has the right to accept or reject hauled waste based on these specifications and the daily operation and capacity of the wastewater treatment plant and septage receiving station.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

A. Each permitted waste hauler discharging hauled waste must first submit at the designated location of the septage receiving station a completed hauled waste disclosure which lists the source(s) and nature of the hauled waste. The hauled waste disclosure shall be on a form provided by the city.

B. The city has the right to sample any load of hauled waste to be discharged at the septage receiving station. If the hauled waste is found to be in violation of any state, federal or city law or regulation, the waste hauler shall not be permitted to discharge the hauled waste load. The director shall issue a notice of violation as specified in Section 14.10.690. The waste hauler may be subject to future testing to determine compliance; upon such additional testing, a finding of violation may result in permit revocation. A waste hauler that attempts or permits the discharge of prohibited hauled waste into the POTW shall be liable for any resulting expense, loss, or damage to the city's wastewater system as set forth in Section 14.10.240.

C. At the time of discharge, the waste hauler will receive a receipt issued by the city.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

The city has the right to automatically refuse to accept the discharge of any prohibited hauled waste set forth in Section 14.10.130. Additionally, if city staff determines that the hauled waste could cause operational or maintenance problems to city POTW facilities, be detrimental to the health of POTW staff, or violate or cause violations of the city's NPDES permit or any other city, state, or federal law or regulation, the city may refuse to accept the hauled waste discharge and may revoke the hauled waste permit as set forth in Section 14.10.180.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Waste haulers discharging allowable hauled waste to the POTW shall pay a discharge fee as established in Section 14.10.640. In addition to those costs identified in Section 14.10.640, the discharge fee may be based on the volume of hauled waste discharged.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)

Unless otherwise specified in this article, the procedures, penalties, and other remedies for enforcement set forth in Article XII of this chapter shall apply to waste haulers. The requirements for discharging hauled waste set forth in this Article III are in addition to, and not in place of, any other requirements or permits that may apply to waste haulers under this chapter or other city, state, or federal law.

(Ord. No. 1105 N.S., § 2 (Exh. A), 12-1-2020)