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A. All persons shall utilize containers provided by the City for the disposal of solid waste and recyclable waste materials.
B. Persons operating pursuant to a Recyclable Material Collection and Disposal Permit shall utilize containers which shall be water-tight, constructed of metal or material of equal strength and durability, with handles on the outside thereof and with a tight-fitting cover.
1. Non-combustible rubbish, with the exception of tin cans and glassware, may be deposited in well-constructed wooden crates or boxes.
2. Tin cans and glassware shall be deposited in a separate water-tight container and, unless so separated the City Agent, shall not be required to remove same from the premises.
3. Such solid wastes which cannot be placed in a container may be securely tied in bundles under 40 pounds in weight.
4. Tree limbs, trunks, hedge cutting, brush and lumber shall not exceed four feet in length.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
City-provided containers shall be placed on the curb in front of the premises occupied by person depositing same, unless another location has been designated by the City Agent, not earlier than sunset of the date prior to that established for collection on the particular route involved, and such containers shall be removed from the place of collection no later than midnight on the day of collection.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
A. Application. Upon application to the City Agent, junk and solid waste exceeding the limitations set forth in this Chapter may be scheduled for special collection, and charges therefor may be assessed by the City Agent.
B. Contagious disease solid waste. The removal of wearing apparel, bedding or other refuse from homes, hospitals, or other places where highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed, shall be performed under the supervision and direction of the County Health Officer, and such solid waste shall neither be placed in containers nor left for regular collection and disposal.
C. Inflammable, explosive, or radioactive solid waste. Highly inflammable or explosive or radioactive solid waste shall not be placed in containers or receptacles for regular collection and disposal, but shall be removed under the supervision of the Fire Chief at the expense of the owner or possessor of the material.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
The City Agent shall have the authority to make such other reasonable rules and regulations concerning individual collection and disposal, and relating to the hauling of solid waste over City streets by private persons, or relating to the operation of a transfer station, as he or she shall find necessary, subject to the right of appeal from his or her order to the City Manager, and from said orders of the City Manager to the City Council.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
A. Violation of the rules and regulations set forth in this Chapter may result in refusal to handle solid waste and the placing thereon of a tag at least 21/8" x 53/4" in size.
B. The reason for such refusal to handle shall be indicated on said tag.
C. If there is a refusal to handle pursuant to this Section, payment for the attempted solid waste handling shall be required as well as for any additional handling after the violation is rectified.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
A. The City Council may, by resolution, establish fees for solid waste handling.
B. Such fees may be collected by placement on property tax bills or by monthly billing, as the City Council determines.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
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