Each occupant, tenant or person in possession of any house, building, store or apartment shall cause all refuse and recyclable materials brought into or produced therein to be deposited in appropriate receptacles as detailed in § 50.02 for collecting the same.
(A) All refuse or recyclable materials shall be securely contained in the appropriate receptacles to prevent scattering or blowing by the wind and to prevent access by animals or other vermin.
(B) Trimmings from trees, plants, weeds, grass and similar waste must be placed into Kraft bags or receptacles labeled as “Yard Waste Only” as detailed in § 50.02 and tightly secured in a manner to prevent scattering or blowing by the wind.
(C) Two bulky items, under 50 pounds in weight, may be placed outside next to the refuse and recycle bins for pick up by the garbage disposal service provider. If a resident has more than two items of bulky waste that can be fit into a two cubic yard dumpster, the resident can contact the Public Works Department for pick up by appointment, if in the judgment of the Superintendent of Public Works, it does not unduly interfere with the operation of the Public Works Department. In order to make such request, a resident must call the Department of Public Works and place a work order for the pickup. Once the work order is approved, the resident will be informed of the date of pick up. Only on the date of pick-up by the city can the resident place the bulky item outside of their home. In the event the requested removal involves articles, that in the judgment of the Public Works Department, are too large, too bulky or so difficult to handle that the collection and disposal thereof would constitute an unreasonable burden on or interference with the normal routine of the operation of the Public Works Department, such articles shall be disposed of by and shall be at the cost and expense of the owner or occupant of the premises where the same are located.
(D) All commercial properties and multiple dwelling properties shall comply with the requirements of this section in addition to the following.
(1) All multiple dwelling properties with four or more units not serviced under the residential unit collection process must provide on-site garbage disposal and recycling services.
(2) All dumpsters or large garbage containers shall be of sufficient size to securely contain all refuse and shall not remain overfilled or overflowing at any time.
(3) All dumpsters or large garbage containers provided for such properties shall be maintained in a manner which eliminates the dissipation of foul odors.
(4) All commercial or restaurant establishments shall obtain appropriate containers of sufficient size to dispose of grease and eliminate dissipation of foul odors.
(Prior Code, § 50.03) (Ord. 1889, passed 9-11-1961; Ord. 2015-033, passed 11-10-2015; Ord. 2023-008, passed 1-24-2023) Penalty, see §
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