The following standards and requirements are established as a minimum for the sanitary accumulation and storage of garbage pending collection:
A. All garbage shall be placed in garbage containers provided by the City.
B. Any material to be placed within the garbage container shall be appropriately bagged and tied closed prior to be being deposited within the container.
C. All garbage containers shall be placed for collection, at a location designated by the Public Works Director, which facilitates the collection process and must be at least six feet (6') from each other and any obstruction such as automobiles, trailers, motor homes, fences, lampposts, or portable basketball hoops. Containers are not to block pedestrian access.
D. The garbage containers shall be placed on a flat surface at the edge of the traveled portion of the right-of-way so as not to obstruct the driving lane with the lid opening facing the street.
E. Garbage containers shall be placed in the designated collection location before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. on the day of collection, and after the containers are emptied they shall be removed from the designated location on the day of collection and stored in the area designated by the Public Works Director.
F. It shall be unlawful for the occupant or tenants of any dwelling, building, or premises within the City to dump, throw, or scatter garbage within the enclosure of or on any premises, or within or on any alley or street adjoining the same, or anywhere within the City.
G. Garbage materials that do not fit into a garbage container shall be secured in neat bundles, easily handled by the collector and shall not exceed four feet (4') in length. Bundles shall be placed neatly in a pile in the generator's portion of the alley (for alley service), or adjacent to the generator's curb line (for street service). Garbage containers and public rights-of-way shall not be blocked by placement of such materials.
H. The owner or occupant shall break down materials so that they will readily fit into the container with the lid in the closed position. Whenever special handling is required, the refuse generator shall be responsible to contact the City to arrange for special collection.
I. All garbage material shall be placed within a sturdy and closed bag before being placed for disposal in a garbage container. (Ord. 262, 8-1-2017)