(A) (1) Any garbage, refuse or ashes, for collection by the city, shall be placed at authorized collecting points and in:
(a) Metal or plastic containers equipped with a cover and handles, so that they may be lifted and carried by one man; no such container shall have a capacity of more than 30 gallons and shall weigh no more than 40 pounds; with the exception of containers picked up mechanically (does not apply to mechanically lifted containers) or containers that will be provided by that person, firm or corporation; not the city; or
(b) Plastic bags, 30 gallons or less with a weight not exceeding 40 pounds per bag if all refuse, garbage or ashes is securely contained. However, it is encouraged for resident to use metal or plastic covered containers. Should the resident elect to use plastic bags, he or she shall be responsible for major cleanup should dogs or other animals destroy the bags. If barrels or drums are used, the sanitation persons will only remove bags of debris. For liability reasons, they shall not lift any barrels or drums in excess of 30-gallon capacity.
(2) Empty containers shall be removed to rear of premises the same day. This does not affect two cubic yards or larger containers. Those containers shall be located by the Public Works Director in such a place and manner not to be a potential health hazard and to the rear of the premises wherever practical.
(1994 Code, § 17-105)
(B) (1) All refuse containers in use on the premises of any commercial establishment shall be used solely and only by that establishment as a receptacle for its commercial refuse.
(2) No person shall use a commercial establishment’s refuse container unless specifically authorized by the commercial establishment.
(3) The City Manager shall cause to have signs printed stating that such activity is a violation of this section and may be punished by a civil penalty of up to $50 for each violation. Such signs are to be placed on the containers by the owners or operators of the business or commercial establishment.
(1994 Code, § 17-106)
(Ord. 434, passed 1-7-1987; Ord. 496, passed 9-23-1993; Ord. 797, passed 11-28-2016) Penalty, see §
50.99