(A) Frequency of collection. Refuse shall be collected at least twice a week in residential areas and more often as directed by the city, and shall be collected from commercial establishments as determined by the city.
(B) Limitation of quantity. The city shall authorize the collection of a reasonable accumulation of refuse of each family during a collection period for the standard charge and a reasonable accumulation of refuse of hotels, restaurants, and other businesses and commercial institutions at a fair charge based upon the average weight or volume. The city shall have the authority to refuse to collect unreasonable amounts or to make an additional charge for such amounts.
(C) Special refuse problems; contagious disease refuse. The removal of wearing material, bedding, or other refuse from homes or other places where highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed should be performed under the supervision and direction of the city. Such refuse shall not be placed in containers for regular collection.
(Prior Code, § 44-286) (Ord. 824, passed 10-6-1997)