(A) Each single and double family dwelling was issued one trash container (tote). Should a request for a trash container (tote) be asked for after General Ordinance No. 15, 2012 goes into effect, the City of Beech Grove shall pass on the cost of the trash container (tote) to the person(s) residing on the property. Such fee shall not exceed the cost to the city of a 96-, 64-, or 48-gallon trash container (tote) at the time the request was made.
(B) The city shall only charge the cost (to the city) of the respective trash container (tote).
(C) The city shall not charge a delivery fee or a set up fee when delivering new trash containers (tote) to a single or double family dwelling.
(D) The trash container (tote) becomes part of the residential property and should not be taken when moving from the listed property. Should a resident move and take the trash container (tote) with them, and upon discovery by the Department of Public Works, the city has the right to bill the respective property owner listed for the address for the cost of the removed trash container (tote). Such costs shall not exceed the cost to the city of a 96-, 64-, or 48-gallon trash container (tote) at the time the request was made.
(E) In the event a trash container is damaged, the Director of Public Works shall inspect the trash container (tote) and make a determination on the replacement process. Should the damage be a result of actions not caused by the respective resident or the property owner, then all costs associated with the replacement of the trash container (tote) shall be waived. Included in this is if the trash container (tote) becomes damaged by employees of the City of Beech Grove while disposing of trash.
(F) There shall be no charge to replace misplaced or broken lids pursuant to the 96- gallon, 64-gallon, and 48-gallon trash container (tote).
(G) The Director of Public Works shall be responsible to maintain an adequate inventory of trash containers (totes) and replacement lids for residential usage.
(H) Any and all billing pursuant to the trash container (tote) program shall be through the monthly sewage works bill.
(I) Should a trash container (tote) that clearly states “The City of Beech Grove” be seen outside of the City of Beech Grove, such notification shall be made to the Director of the Department of Public Works for retrieval of the trash container (tote).
(J) (1) The Director of the Department of Public Works shall conduct a suitable inventory of the trash container (tote) program throughout the City of Beech Grove as part of the assets in inventory program. Such identification numbers shall be forwarded to the sanitation clerk for proper computer filing.
(2) A representative of the City of Beech Grove who participates in conducting an inventory of the trash container (tote) program shall not access private property for the purpose of conducting an inventory. Such inventory must take place when the respective trash container (tote) is in a public place and is ready to be serviced.
(Ord. 15, 2012, passed 6-4-12)