1. General. It is the duty of every owner or entity which contracts for the private collection and disposal of solid waste from any premises to provide and keep, at all times, a sufficient number of containers to hold all designated recyclable materials which may accumulate during the intervals between collections of such materials by the authorized collector. Containers may be located on site or on nearby premises with the permission of the affected property owner or otherwise in accordance with the provision of this section. Owners of multifamily dwelling units shall insure that each dwelling unit has access to the containers and that said containers are sufficient to hold all designated recyclable materials accumulated by the occupants of the dwelling unit during the intervals between collections.
2. Storage. All designated recyclable materials accumulated by owners and/or occupants of multifamily dwelling units shall be placed in containers which are durable, watertight, and made of metal or plastic and marked with the recycling symbol or other acceptable markings. The containers shall remain on the premises at all times and shall be kept in a clean condition. The type of bulk container to be furnished by the collector shall be acceptable to the Director of Public Works or other designee of the City Manager. Containers shall have lids, if necessary, to avert a public nuisance or protect the marketing quality of designated recyclable materials. Such lids must remain closed, except when designated recyclable materials are being placed in or removed from the container. The container shall be clearly marked with both the recycling symbol and with the types of material to be deposited in the container. The container shall be kept clean and in good repair. The number of such containers shall be sufficient to handle the volume of recyclables which accumulate between collection intervals.
3. Location of Containers. Bulk storage containers for collection at multifamily dwellings using private collection shall be located on such premises at a place agreed upon by such owner or occupant of the property and the authorized collector. Such location shall not interfere with private or public sidewalks, walkways, driveways, roads, streets, highways, or entrances and exits of private or public buildings, and shall be in compliance with all applicable laws. Bulk storage containers which are on wheels to facilitate their movement shall remain blocked at all times while unattended to prevent unintentional movement.