(A) Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than 35 gallon capacity unless the storage containers are supplied and approved by a permitted residential solid waste collector. Containers shall be leak-proof, waterproof, and fitted with a fly-tight lid and shall be properly covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof. The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed 75 pounds. Galvanized metal containers, or rubber, fiberglass, or plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather, may be used. Disposable solid waste containers with suitable frames or containers as recommended by the County Solid Waste Coordinator and having been approved by the County Fiscal Court, may also be used for storage of residential solid waste. Containers must be of a type and construction that will not allow access to the waste by dogs, cats, rodents or any other animals.
(B) Commercial solid waste shall be stored in solid waste containers as recommended by the County Solid Waste Coordinator and having been approved by the County Fiscal Court. The containers shall be waterproof, leak-proof and shall be covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof, shall be maintained as required in § 50.011 and shall meet all requirements as set forth by § 50.002.
(Ord. 1010.11, passed 5-17-94; Am. Ord. 09-96-01, passed 9-24-96; Am. Ord. 2020-21, passed 9-17-20) Penalty, see § 50.999