(1) For the purpose of garbage pickup service to businesses using the dumpster form of garbage containers, referred to in this subchapter as “garbage containers” or “containers,” the following types of containers are available: 4-yard containers, 6-yard containers and 8-yard containers. Approved garbage containers are available at cost from the town. Businesses desiring to purchase their own containers shall check with the town to determine if the garbage containers selected are approved for pickup service.
(2) The town will provide free garbage pickup service twice weekly during weekdays. Should the regular garbage pickup be interrupted because of a holiday, garbage pickup will be on the following regular weekday. Service recipients will be notified of any changes in scheduling regular garbage pickup. Pickup service in excess of twice weekly will be available at a fee established by the Council from time to time.
(3) Garbage containers will be situated in a suitable and accessible location permitting ease in pickup service by the town. Garbage containers will be situated on a graveled, paved or concrete surface which is capable of supporting the garbage containers and which meets a proper and true height requirement for pickup service. Containers shall be placed at the rear of the establishment or, when not applicable, shall be fenced or screened.
(4) Maintenance, upkeep and replacement of garbage containers are the responsibility of the service recipient. The town assumes no responsibility or liability associated with the storage or use of garbage containers and is held harmless of any incidences of accidental injury or illness of any persons involving garbage containers. Containers will be maintained by the service recipient in accordance with any Health Department rules or regulations, and will, at the request of the town, provide for any maintenance, upkeep or replacement of garbage containers. Repair or replacement of containers may be provided by the town at the request of the service recipient; however, the service is subject to cost for repair or replacement.
(5) Garbage containers will contain only garbage, trash or debris which can be easily compacted by a garbage truck and will not contain any metal, wood or plastic materials greater than 2 feet in length, width or depth which might interfere in the loading or compacting. Cardboard boxes shall be broken down in order to permit the full loading capacity of garbage containers and in order to provide ease in unloading containers. No garbage, trash or debris will be picked up that is not contained in a garbage container. Service recipients shall evaluate the need of additional containers should this situation occur. Service recipients will not permit any garbage, trash or debris to be placed in containers by another person.
(6) This section, and any portion of this section, is subject to change by the town. Service recipients will be notified of policy changes in advance of implementing the policy changes.
(B) As used in this section, the term BUSINESSES means noninstitutional or industrial patrons generating less than 40 cubic yards per week.
(1997 Code, § 38-36)