(A) The capacity and number of containers for garbage and refuse which shall be provided shall be sufficient to hold all accumulations of refuse between collection days. For collection purposes, all garbage and refuse shall be bagged and placed in water-tight containers of not more than 32 gallons' capacity each. All garbage and refuse containers shall have tight-fitting covers which shall be in place at all times, except when filling, emptying or cleaning the container. All containers must have handles in good repair, no wheels and a detachable lid. The Department of Sanitation is not required to collect garbage or refuse deposited in ashpits or in any other manner than that prescribed in this section. All refuse collected by the city shall become the property of the city upon collection. Containers may not be filled so as to weigh more than 60 pounds.
(B) For collection purposes, yard waste may be placed in two-ply yard waste bags or in refuse containers. Refuse containers must clearly be marked "Yard Waste" in letters not less than four inches high. Containers must not be more than 32-gallon capacity with tight-fitting lids and a maximum weight of 60 pounds.
(C) For collection purposes, recycling may be placed in containers not more than 32-gallon capacity with tight-fitting lids and a maximum weight of 60 pounds. Containers must be properly marked "Recycle" in letters not less than four inches high. Items accepted for recycling include plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, paperboard, aluminum and tin.
(Ord. 9092-2022, passed 10-17-2022) Penalty, see § 92.99