(A) It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of any dwelling, or place of business, or unit, in the city to allow solid waste, or recycling, to accumulate on his or her premises, or to place, or cause to be placed, the containers therefor in such a manner as to cause unsanitary conditions in the city. Any individual found to be in violation of this provision shall be punished as provided by § 52.99.
(B) It shall be a violation of this section for such owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee to place, more than 24 hours before, or allow to remain more than 24 hours after, the scheduled collection date, solid waste, recycling, trash, or garbage containers at the curbside pick up point, except for a showing of just cause. The collection date, and curbside collection point, shall be established by the contractor, or his or her authorized representative, who shall give adequate notice thereof to each owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee.
(C) The curbside collection point is established only for efficient, and economical, collection service, and it shall be the duty of each premises’ occupant to keep the approved containers at all times, other than as allowed by this section, at a location on his or her premises, which is suitable, and consistent, with the standard set forth herein.
(D) It shall be a violation of this section for such owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of any dwelling place, unit, or business in the city, or any person, to dispose of solid waste, recycling, or yard waste, or construction waste, by dumping, burning, or discharging, said waste on any property within the city, except through the use of approved services, as provided for in this chapter or specifically authorized by state law or authority. If a person is found to have disposed of solid waste, recycling, or yard waste in a manner not allowed by ordinance, he or she shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter, and punished as provided by § 52.99(B) herein.
(2021-17, passed 6-28-2021) Penalty, see § 52.99