(A) Receptacles for garbage and rubbish shall be kept on the premises in the rear within an approved distance of the rear entrance to the dwelling or premises. Containers shall be placed at the curb on pick-up days, readily accessible to the collectors. Where approved liners are used, it will only be necessary to place the liner and contents at the curb, securely bound at the top.
(B) Garbage receptacles shall be of substantial approved construction, free of holes, with proper handles and a tight fitting cover and shall have a capacity and weight limit as specified in rules and regulations established by the Supervisor. Garbage receptacles shall be adequate in size and number to hold one week's accumulation. All garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
(C) Rubbish receptacles shall be bags or containers made of metal or plastic with handles, in good condition, and shall have a capacity and weight limit as specified in rules and regulations established by the Supervisor. Rubbish containers not complying with these requirements may be collected as rubbish without notice, except that garbage receptacles may be used as rubbish containers.
(D) Accumulations of rubbish larger than can be contained in a receptacle shall be securely tied in compact bundles not to exceed the size and weight as specified in rules and regulations established by the Supervisor and placed in a location designated by the Supervisor.
(E) Containers shall be placed at the curb no earlier than 12:00 p.m. the afternoon prior to the scheduled pick-up day. Empty containers shall not be left at the curb more than 12 hours.
(F) Ashes will be removed only when placed in rubbish containers as herein specified and shall not be hot or smoldering.
(G) No person shall move, disturb, damage or destroy any garbage or rubbish receptacle, or the contents of any garbage or rubbish receptacle or rubbish bundle, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(H) No person or firm shall include any waste in their garbage or rubbish which is subject to special disposal requirements by state or federal regulations.
(Ord. 289, eff. 3-2-98; Am. Ord. 289-1, passed 12-7-98) Penalty, see § 50.99