(a) Solid waste in containers. Waste shall be kept and placed for collection in sturdy containers with tight-fitting lids of a size, type and number agreed to by the City and the contractor; but shall not exceed 50 pounds in weight when placed for pickup.
(b) Waste not in containers.
(1) Single bulky items of solid waste or items not in containers shall be collected, provided that no item exceeds three feet in length and one foot in diameter, or weighs over 50 pounds.
(2) Solid waste or organic waste in bundles shall be collected, provided that each bundle is tied and does not exceed three feet in length and one foot in diameter, or weigh over 50 pounds, not to exceed three bundles in any one pick-up day.
(3) Bulky household items, such as stoves, refrigerators, furniture, water heaters and similar material, shall be collected according to the collection policies of the waste collector for such items.
(4) Cardboard or empty cardboard boxes shall be collected and not returned to property owners or tenants.
(5) Magazines shall be securely tied in bundles if not placed in containers.
(6) Fluorescent lamp tubes must be broken prior to pickup.
(7) When any refuse is not collected by the approved collection agent, he shall leave a tag, provided at its cost, at least 2" x 6" in size, on which is specifically stated the reason for the refusal to collect, and the City regulation or provision of the agreement that has been violated. The tag shall contain thereon the name, address and telephone number of the approved collection agent, and shall be securely fastened to the container or article. The approved collection agent shall maintain a record of the location where all and any such tags have been placed. In the event the reason for non-collection is not remedied or cured by the date of the next regular pickup for the location, the approved collection agent shall provide the City with written notice thereof, stating the full particulars of the reason for no collection and location thereof.
(c) Recyclables in containers. All recyclable materials shall be placed in containers provided by the approved collection agent specifically for that purpose. In the event that such containers are filled, additional recyclable material may be placed adjacent to the recycling container in another container, bag or box.
(d) The approved collection agent agrees to assist and cooperate, at least twice per year, at no additional cost, in a clean-up operation on dates to be mutually determined.
(15-9/91 § 6.06.12) (Am. Ord. 172, passed 7-12-2017; Am. Ord. 173, passed 8-2-2017)