(A) All receptacles used by covered residences to store residential solid waste and for collection thereof shall be constructed out of plastic and have a capacity of 96 gallons. Upon agreement between the contractor and the responsible party of a multi-family dwelling unit a dumpster may be used instead of individual receptacles. On all receptacles there shall be identifying marks with the name of contractor. It is unlawful to place residential solid waste outside of the appropriate receptacles awaiting collection, even if contained in plastic bags, paper boxes or other receptacles.
(B) Residential solid waste receptacles shall be placed for collection as follows:
(1) All residential solid waste receptacles shall be located, positioned, and placed for collection in a manner to facilitate the safe handling of receptacles by contractor vehicles according to the following:
(a) Solid waste receptacles must be placed in front of the property of the solid waste generator.
(b) Solid waste receptacles must not be located more than 6 inches from the edge of the street.
(c) Solid waste receptacles must not be located on sidewalks.
(d) Solid waste receptacles must not obstruct any mailboxes, fire hydrants, or the entrance/exit to any unassociated properties.
(e) Solid waste receptacles lids must be closed to avoid the generation of windblown refuse or nuisance vectors.
(f) City shall not be responsible for damage to or loss of receptacle.
(2) Residential solid waste collection receptacles shall be placed at the curb in front of the premises, except that at any corner lot, such receptacles shall be placed at the curb of the side street. Receptacles may be positioned curbside beginning at 4:00 p.m. the day before collection, but must be removed no later than 6:00 a.m. after the day of collection. Receptacles shall not be placed on sidewalks, curbs or anywhere within the public right-of-way (except as described in division (B)(1)(a) and (b) of this section on collection days only), in a manner so as to interfere with or be hazardous to pedestrians, vehicles or other residences or other structures.
(3) To prevent residential solid waste receptacles from being left on the street or easily visible in yards from the street, receptacles shall be placed in or to the side of a garage, carport, residential unit, in the backyard, behind a fence or natural landscaping, decorative screen wall or other structure, to conceal from public view as much as possible.
(C) Exemptions. With the exception of division (B)(1) above, the provisions do not apply to mobile/manufactured home/recreational vehicle, trailer parks/subdivisions in which a common receptacle is placed, maintained or is otherwise controlled or provided by the operator, manager or homeowner's association of the park or subdivision, provided such receptacle is located within the boundaries of the park or subdivision and is not located within the city's right-of-way.
(Ord. 1483, passed 12-3-2019)