(A) (1) The definitions contained in § 50.03 of this chapter shall apply in this division (A).
(2) The city shall provide one cart to each residential unit within the city.
(3) Each cart shall have a serial number and be assigned to a specific residential unit and the occupant of that unit shall be responsible for keeping and maintaining the cart and to replace same in the event of loss or damage, except if such loss or damage is caused by directly by city employees. The failure to pay the cost of replacement shall bear the same penalties and be subject to the same collection procedures as failure to pay the garbage collection fee.
(4) All garbage shall be placed inside the cart for collection with the lid closed.
(5) All carts shall be placed off the street, near the curb, convenient for pickup next to the street nearest the residential unit, and placed before scheduled garbage pickup, but no more than 14 hours before. The cart shall be removed and stored on the residential unit premises at a place not in front of said unit within 14 hours after the collection of the garbage. The lid shall be kept closed at all times, except when garbage is being actually put into the cart.
(6) A cart shall be placed for collection as follows.
(a) It shall not block a public way or drainage ditch.
(b) It shall not interfere with the visibility of vehicle operation at intersections.
(c) The garbage collection vehicle shall not be required to leave the public street to pick up the cart.
(d) The collection personnel shall not be required to open a door, gate or cross any obstacle in order to pick up the cart.
(7) The following items may be disposed of in the cart, but shall be securely wrapped or bagged separately before being put in the cart:
(a) Coal ashes and clinkers; and
(b) Animal excreta.
(8) The following items may not be disposed of in the cart:
(a) Dead animals or any part thereof;
(b) Special haul material; and
(c) No gaseous, explosive, inflammable or petroleum product or material.
(9) The following requirements are imposed as a condition to the collection of garbage.
(a) All garbage shall be drained of liquids before being placed in the cart.
(b) High moisture material, after draining, shall be separately packaged or bagged.
(c) The exterior of the cart shall be kept clean by the customer and no grease or decomposing matter shall be allowed to accumulate in the interior.
(10) The failure to abide with any requirement of this division (A) shall be deemed a failure to provide garbage for collection and disposal and be deemed a violation of the chapter.
(11) In the event, garbage in excess of the amount that will fit inside the cart is produced at any residential unit, the owner or occupant of such unit may contact the City Maintenance Department to arrange for collection at a scheduled fee.
(12) Special haul material disposal may be arranged with the City Maintenance Department or by private pickup.
(B) (1) The definitions contained in § 50.03 of this chapter shall apply in this division (B).
(2) No person or entity shall use, or attempt to use, for the disposal of their garbage or refuse, a cart or commercial garbage container which the city has assigned for the use of another person, entity, residential unit or commercial establishment.
(Ord. 11-15-05(2)B, passed 12-16-2005; Ord. 05-14-11C, passed 12-16-2005) Penalty, see § 50.99