A) Residential waste bin specification. The following specifications are for residential properties, excluding multi-family residential and residential vacation rentals:
(1) Dimensions. Bins to be five feet by two and one-half feet by three feet, three inches. Bin for three containers to be seven and one-half by two and one-half feet by three feet, three inches.
(2) For four containers, two standard bins shall be used.
(3) No underground trash bins may be used.
(4) All wood used shall be pressure treated. Other suitable exterior materials of similar durability and appearance are acceptable.
(5) Bins shall have a “mailbox flag,” visible from the road, for notifying town personnel when pickup is necessary.
(6) Bins shall have a lid. Wood frame wire lids with hasps are encouraged.
(7) All bins shall be situated on ground level.
(8) Location of bins shall be determined in consultation with Town Manager or his or her designee.
(9) Frames shall be constructed with two inches by four inches in thickness or stronger material.
(10) Pickets may be used. Maximum space between pickets shall not exceed three-fourths of an inch.
(11) Alternate designs must be approved by the Town Manager or his or her designee.
(12) All cans must fit entirely within the bin provided.
(B) Residential bear resistant waste bin specification. In the alternative to the receptacle standards set forth herein, a property owner may elect to utilize a bear resistant solid waste container. A solid waste container is approved as bear resistant if:
(1) The receptacle is specifically designed and marketed by its manufacturer as being bear proof or bear resistant by virtue of containing qualities and features specifically designed to prevent bears from accessing its contents.
(2) The receptacle is approved by the Town Manager or his or her designee as having sufficient bear resistant qualities or features; or
(3) The receptacle is certified as bear resistant by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. Any bear resistant solid waste container shall meet or exceed the following minimum standards or an approved equivalent:
(a) Sheet metal components shall be 14-gauge steel;
(b) Metal frame components shall be 1/8" x 1 1/2";
(c) Expanded metal components shall be 1/2" - #13;
(d) Hinges shall be capable of supporting the required loads;
(e) All structural components shall be welded together;
(f) All exposed metal shall be painted with multiple coats of neutral or earth-toned epoxy paint to protect the structure from corrosion;
(g) No sharp edges shall be present, which may poke, slice, or otherwise injure town staff accessing the container;
(h) Enclosures shall be capable of holding two standard 35-gallon containers; and
(i) Containers shall not exceed 60" wide by 54" tall by 30" deep, without prior written approval.
(4) Bins shall have a “mailbox flag,” visible from the road, for notifying town personnel when pickup is necessary.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 6-9-2020; Ord. 2021-01, passed 5-11-2021)