For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RECYCLABLES. Materials which may be recycled or reused through recycling processes, including but not limited to newspapers, cans, glass, trees and lawn clippings.
REFUSE. Includes all drained organic material resulting from the preparation of food and spoiled or decayed food from any source, bottles, cans, glassware, paper or paper products, crockery, ashes, rags and discarded clothing, and solid market and industrial waste.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 1) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994)
(A) It is unlawful for any person to store refuse except as herein provided.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse over any street, for hire, except by special permit from the Council, or acting within the course and scope of a written contract with the city, or his or her employment with the city.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse on any street unless it is carried in a vehicle equipped with a leak-proof body or container and completely covered with a heavy canvas or top to prevent loss of contents.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 2) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994) Penalty, see § 50.99
All refuse shall be placed in the type of bags designated by the city and which are available for purchase from retail outlets in the city. The bags shall be securely tied or closed and may be stored in containers with tight-fitting lids; provided, however, that if the bags are not placed in containers, the owner or occupant of the premises shall be responsible for cleanup of debris left by damaged bags.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 3) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994)
The city shall provide for the collection and disposal of all refuse in a sanitary manner to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of its residents, under terms and conditions as the city may, from time to time, deem appropriate. Bagged refuse which may be placed in containers shall be placed at the designated collection point on days specified by the city. Collection points will generally be the alley adjacent to the property from which refuse is collected; but where there is no alley, the curb line in front of the property. There shall be a minimum monthly fee set by the Council and adopted by resolution for refuse pickup, whether or not the service is used.
(1989 Code, § 3.20, Subd. 4) (Ord. 8, 2nd Ser., eff. 12-2-1994)
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