(A) The contractor will only collect solid waste that is properly prepared for pickup as described in the below divisions.
(B) Solid waste shall be prepared for pickup as follows:
(1) Collection receptacles shall be used for curbside collection of residential waste.
(2) Garbage must be drained of liquids and shall be placed in plastic bags and tied before being placed in receptacles.
(3) Solid waste shall be placed in solid waste receptacles only.
(4) Residential customers may dispose of yard waste in solid waste receptacles as long as there is room for the regular solid waste and such material does not interfere with emptying of the solid waste receptacle in any way.
(5) The contents of an individual solid waste receptacle shall not exceed 200 pounds.
(6) Waste from small livestock and household pets shall be placed in a bag, securely tied and placed in the solid waste receptacle. For questions on other animal waste disposal options, residents may contact contractor.
(C) Recyclables shall be prepared for pickup as follows:
(1) Recyclables shall be free of contaminants and must be reasonably clean, empty, dry and loose, and shall not be bagged or put in a sealed box when placed in recycling receptacles.
(2) Only recyclables may be placed in recycling receptacles. Large boxes and cartons shall be cut up or collapsed before being placed in the receptacle.
(3) Recycling collection services will only collect recyclables contained in the receptacles.
(4) Shredded paper can be placed in receptacles unbagged.
(D) Bulk trash shall be prepared for pickup as follows:
(1) Bulk trash is collected on an on-call basis once a month.
(2) A pile up to 4 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet and shall be considered a single load of bulk trash. Larger amounts or additional scheduled bulk pickups in the same month shall be subject to an additional fee.
(3) Sticks/branches/vegetation must be bundled. Dimensions of bundles not to exceed 5 feet in length by 12 inches in diameter.
(4) Bulk trash shall be placed on private property within plain view as seen from the public right-of-way for pickup no earlier than the day immediately preceding the designated collection day.
(5) Items must be placed parallel to the street adjacent to the owner's property line for collection.
(6) Bulk trash may not be placed on sidewalks, curbing or public right-of-way in any manner as to interfere with or be hazardous to pedestrians or vehicles, or with any mechanized collection vehicle.
(7) Appliances, air conditioners and other items that involve refrigerant will not be accepted as part of the bulk trash service.
(8) Items not accepted for collection will be left and include: material resulting from construction, repair or demolition of the premises; large auto parts; tires; used oil; rocks, soil-like and concrete materials; and unbagged or loose cactus, leaves and grass clippings. These items shall be disposed of in a landfill by the responsible party or can be disposed of in a manner recommended by the contractor.
(9) Century plants, cacti and similar plants that could harm collection employees shall be contained in cardboard boxes with a total weight not to exceed 40 pounds per box.
(Ord. 1483, passed 12-3-2019)