Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any premises, dwelling unit or any place where refuse accumulates shall provide and at all times maintain in good order and repair portable containers for refuse in accordance with the following:
1. Container Specifications. Waste storage containers shall comply with the following specifications:
A. Residential. Residential waste containers, whether they be reusable, portable containers or heavy-duty disposable garbage bags, shall be of not less than twenty (20) gallons or more than thirty-five (35) gallons in nominal capacity, and shall be leakproof and waterproof. The total weight of any container and contents shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds. Disposable containers shall be kept securely fastened and shall be of sufficient strength to maintain integrity when lifted, and reusable containers shall be in conformity with the following:
(1) Be fitted with a fly-tight lid which shall be kept in place except when depositing or removing the contents of the container;
(2) Have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features;
(3) Be of a type originally manufactured for the storage of residential waste with tapered sides for easy emptying;
(4) Be of lightweight and sturdy construction.
Galvanized metal containers, rubber or fiberglass containers and plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used.
B. Commercial. Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any commercial premise where an excessive amount of refuse accumulates and where its storage in portable containers as required above is impractical, shall maintain metal bulk storage containers approved by the City.
2. Storage of Containers. Residential solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises. Commercial solid waste containers shall be stored upon private property, unless the owner has been granted written permission from the City to use public property for such purposes. The storage site shall be well drained; fully accessible to collection equipment, public health personnel and fire inspection personnel. All owners of residential and commercial premises shall be responsible for proper storage of all garbage and yard waste to prevent materials from being blown or scattered around neighboring yards and streets.
3. Location of Containers for Collection. Containers for the storage of residential solid waste awaiting collection shall be placed at the curb line by the owner or occupant of the premises served. Containers or other solid waste placed at the curb line shall not be so placed more than twelve (12) hours in advance of the regularly scheduled collection day and shall be promptly removed from the curb line following collection and in no event later than twelve (12) hours following the day of pickup. In the case of areas which have open ditch roads, placement shall be along the front property line of the premises adjacent to the driveway.
4. Nonconforming Containers. Solid waste placed in containers which are not in compliance with the provisions of this section will not be collected.
5. Yard Waste. Yard waste placed in the authorized bags, containers or in tied bundles shall be placed three (3) to six (6) feet from other garbage or refuse prior to pickup. No yard waste materials shall be placed out for pickup more than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the regularly scheduled collection day.
The number of bags, containers or bundles of waste material placed out for collection shall be unlimited unless regulated or limited by the hauler of the waste materials.