Section
50.01 Definitions
50.02 Collection of garbage and rubbish
50.03 Container required; placement
50.04 Meddling with trash receptacles prohibited
50.05 Containers to be kept sanitary and secure
50.06 Unauthorized private collections prohibited
50.07 Sanitation service; City options
50.08 Rates and charges; collection and late payment
50.09 Removal of building materials
50.10 Prohibited acts
50.11 Non-residential customers; container types; collection schedules
50.12 Manner of collection and transportation
50.13 Licensing for collection
50.14 Collection of leaves, trees or tree limbs
50.15 Burning of garbage and rubbish
50.16 Civil enforcement
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Organic refuse resulting from the preparation of food, and decayed and spoiled food from any source.
RUBBISH. All inorganic refuse matter such as tin cans, glass, paper, rags, ashes, old clothing, wood and the like. RUBBISH excludes, earth, sand, brick and stone created or generated as a result of construction activities.
(Prior Code, § 500.01)
(A) The cost of collecting and disposing of garbage or rubbish shall be borne by the homeowner/ resident. Surcharges levied by other government bodies that are directly related to garbage disposal or recycling shall also be billed to the individual homeowner/resident. These costs shall be billed monthly to each homeowner/resident. In the event of non-payment by a homeowner/resident, following the third billing, these costs shall be certified by the City Clerk-Treasurer to the County Auditor, and shall become part of the real estate tax of the owner of the property.
(B) No person not duly licensed and bonded by the City Council to do so shall haul garbage or other refuse for hire upon the streets of the City.
(C) All garbage or other refuse shall be transported on the streets or alleys in the City only in vehicles with leak-proof bodies of easily cleanable construction and completely covered with metal or heavy canvas. Vehicles shall be so operated that contents do not spill or drip upon streets or alleys or otherwise create a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 500.02) Penalty, see § 10.99
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