(A) Each resident has a limit of three containers or toters that may be placed to the curb for pickup each week.
(1) The city will not pick up on regular route: tires, liquids, combustible materials, or any items identified as hazardous. Those items are deemed for special items.
(2) No loose garbage inside containers/toters. Collectors will not reach into pails to pull out bags. Toters must be rinsed/cleaned periodically by the resident/customer/owner.
(3) The city will not pick up on any route: rock, concrete, brick or hard metals.
(B) From and after the effective date of this chapter, the city shall collect garbage, all other materials, and special items within the city.
(1) Collection routes and days of collection shall be determined and announced publicly by the City Clerk.
(2) Collection of special items.
(a) “SPECIAL ITEMS” are defined as the following: branches, yard waste, mattresses, box springs, other large furniture, carpet, boards.
1. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled/tied securely, in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds.
2. Mattresses/box springs must be securely wrapped in plastic.
3. For large furniture, any cloth items must be securely wrapped in plastic.
4. Carpet must be cut in four-foot sections, rolled, and securely tied in bundles not exceed 50 pounds.
(b) Collection of special items requires a special call to City Hall. The last Monday of each month will be designated for special item pickup, and can only be set two days prior to Monday pickup day.
(Ord. 73.10-2020, passed 2-18-20)