10-4-2: RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE:

Residential service shall be used by all single-family residential properties and those multi-family residential properties covered under subsection 10-4-2-6C. Residential trash service, as provided through the City, is mandatory for all residential properties, except multi-family residential properties utilizing commercial service. Recycling and compost collection services provided through the City are optional. Solid waste from a commercial property cannot be disposed of through residential services. All residential properties shall be charged a fee for this service. Fees for residential service are based on the number of dwelling units, not the amount of solid waste placed for disposal, nor frequency of solid waste collection. Vacant land is exempt from mandatory services and fees.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; amd. Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)

10-4-2-1: RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION:

   A.   Regular Collection Service: Collection of trash and compostable materials shall be one time per week and collection of recyclable materials shall be every other week.

   B.   Time Of Placement: Solid waste carts and cans shall be placed for collection by seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. on the regularly scheduled collection day, but no sooner than the evening prior to collection. The containers may not remain at the curbside for a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours.

   C.   Collection Days: Regularly scheduled collection days will be determined by the franchise hauler in conjunction with the City.

   D.   Return Collection: If the carts and cans are not emptied, due to missed collection, the customer may choose to store the solid waste until their next scheduled collection day or contact the franchise hauler for a return collection. If the missed collection is due to the carts or cans not being set out by the required time or from improper placement or overloaded containers, the City may charge the customer a fee for the return collection.

   E.   Additional Collection: Customers may request additional collection from the franchise hauler. This collection shall be provided within a timely manner after the customer request, excluding nonbusiness days and holidays.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; amd. Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)

10-4-2-2: RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS:

   A.   Residential solid waste shall be placed in provided wheeled carts. Wheeled carts cannot be overloaded. Residential customers may use up to three (3) wheeled carts for trash service.

   B.   All carts shall be closed to prevent solid waste from being scattered, blown or spilled. Cart lids shall open freely and the contents of the cart shall fall freely when inverted for emptying.

   C.   Wheeled carts provided by the franchise hauler are owned by the franchise hauler and must remain with the premises. Carts shall not be abused or damaged by the customer. Damaged carts will be replaced by the franchise hauler.

   D.   Customer-owned containers may only be used for extra trash and recyclable materials that do not fit within the carts. Containers shall be maintained in good condition and must be of sturdy build and material. The can must be replaced by the customer if it becomes broken or is otherwise not functional, or if requested by the franchise hauler due to safety concerns. The franchise hauler is not responsible for damage to customer-owned containers.

   E.   Customers shall be responsible for maintaining solid waste containers in a sanitary condition, including exterior and interior, and the outside of carts and cans shall be free of accumulating grease, decomposing materials and litter. Alley collection locations shall be maintained to ensure no vectors, rodents or animals are attracted to the site, and to ensure against nuisance conditions. The franchise hauler shall be responsible for any spillage that occurs during collection services.

   F.   Location Requirements:

      1.   For residential service, solid waste carts and cans must be placed curbside, as close to the curb as possible, or in an alley. Streets and alleys must have drive-through access or an area for the truck to turn around. The carts and cans shall not block safe pedestrian, bicycle or vehicle access to streets, alleys, bike paths or the sidewalks. Carts and cans shall be at least three feet (3') from other carts and obstructions, including mailboxes and utility poles. Carts must have overhead clearance of at least fourteen feet (14') and be located away from overhanging obstructions, such as utility lines, trees or buildings. Carry out service may be required if these conditions cannot be met.

      2.   For carry out service, carts must be stored in unlocked areas clearly visible to franchise hauler from the street or alley from which normal collections are made. The carts shall not be located in an area accessible to uncontrolled pets. Solid waste service will not be provided if the collection requires franchise hauler personnel to pass through any doors or gates, cross flower beds or lawns, or go through hedges at the service location, or if the collection personnel must place themselves in a situation which could jeopardize their health or safety.

      3.   In situations where the location requirements above cannot be met, the City may designate alternate collection locations, relocate collection sites or establish collection service hours.

   G.   Warning Notice: In cases of improper cart or can placement which cause an unsanitary condition or a litter problem, the franchise hauler may issue a warning notice. If the condition persists, the City may take action pursuant to sections 10-4-5-6, 10-4-5-7 or 10-4-5-8 of this chapter.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; amd. Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)

10-4-2-3: RESIDENTIAL TRASH SERVICE:

   A.   Mandatory Service: Residential trash service is a mandatory service for all residential properties. Residential customers shall be provided with a gray wheeled trash cart.

   B.   Wet And Putrescible Waste: Wet and/or putrescible wastes must be bagged prior to placement in a solid waste container. Liquids shall not be placed in a container.

   C.   Special Wastes:

      1.   Human and animal wastes shall be placed into sturdy plastic bags and closed tightly to prevent spillage or breakage during trash collection.

      2.   Sharps, including, but not limited to, medical needles and syringes, shall be placed in a sharps disposal container.

      3.   No more than half of the trash cart can be taken up with construction and demolition waste. Concrete, bricks, rocks, and soil are prohibited and may not be, and cannot be placed in trash carts or set out as extra materials for disposal.

   D.   Extra Materials: Extra trash may be placed in customer-owned containers with overflow stickers. If cans are utilized, they may not be less than twenty (20) gallons nor more than thirty-two (32) gallons size. Customer-owned cans shall not exceed sixty (60) pounds.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)

10-4-2-4: RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING SERVICE:

   A.   Voluntary Service: Residential recycling is a voluntary service available to all residential customers. Customers who choose to participate in the recycling program shall be provided with a blue wheeled recycling cart.

   B.   Accepted Materials: Recyclable materials, excluding glass, can be commingled into the blue recycling cart or commercial recycling container. A list of acceptable materials is available upon request to the Public Works Department. Those items defined as recyclable materials for collection may be modified as needed in the discretion of the Public Works Department..

   C.   Excluded Materials: All other materials are excluded from the commingled residential recycling cart or commercial recycling containers. Specific examples include plastic bags, film and wraps, glass, extruded polystyrene (often called Styrofoam), yard wastes, pesticide containers, metal pipes, hazardous wastes, ammunition, plastic containers larger than two (2) gallons, and all other trash. No plastic bags shall be used to contain recyclable materials. These items defined as excluded materials may be modified as needed.

   D.   Special Recyclable Material:

      1.   Used motor oil shall be placed in a leakproof, transparent or translucent, sturdy plastic container with a screw on lid, and placed near, but not in, the compost, recycling or trash carts. No other fluids may be included. Containers must be one-gallon size and there is a limit of two (2) gallons of used motor oil per week set out for collection. Containers will not be returned to the customer.

      2.   Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and cut to fit inside the wheeled recycling cart so that it can fall freely from the cart when emptied. The customer must contact the franchise hauler for special collection of large quantities or oversized cardboard.

      3.   Glass is prohibited in the blue commingled recycling carts. Glass shall be placed in designated glass collection carts as part of the subscription glass collection program, delivered to designated glass collection sites, or placed in regular trash carts. The glass collection program is limited to glass bottles and jars.

   E.   Contaminated Recycling: Containers used for recyclable materials or glass collection shall not contain trash or materials which are not allowed in the recycling or glass collection programs. Services may be terminated to any customer who violates this provision. Contaminated recycling or glass containers will be emptied as trash and the customer may be charged for extra trash collection services.

   F.   Extra Materials: Occasional extra recyclable materials that do not fit within the cart must be placed into a rigid container, such as a cardboard box or a twenty (20) to thirty-two (32) gallon customer-owned can labeled for recycling, from which the contents can be easily emptied into the wheeled recycling cart.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; amd. Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)