(A) Solid waste shall be placed in provided waste containers.
(B) Location requirements include the following.
(1) For regular service, solid waste containers must be placed curbside, as close to the curb as possible. County shall have final approval or disapproval for container placement.
(2) For carry-out service, containers must be stored in unlocked areas. The containers must not be located in a locked yard.
(3) For regular service or other curbside or alley service, solid waste containers shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(4) Solid waste containers placed for collection on the curbside must be clearly visible and accessible, and the containers and collection areas shall be free from any obstructions, such as trees, shrubbery, fences, vehicles, and walls.
(5) Service will not be provided if the collection would require collection personnel to pass through any doors or gates, cross flower beds or lawns, or go through hedges at the service location, or if the collection personnel must place themselves in a situation which could jeopardize their health or safety.
(6) Containers will not be collected from an in-ground or sunken location; they must be placed above ground for collection.
(C) Customers shall be responsible for maintaining the solid waste containers in a sanitary condition, including exterior and interior, and the outside of containers shall be free of accumulating grease, decomposing materials, and litter. Collection locations shall be maintained to ensure no vectors, rodents, or animals are attracted to the site, and to ensure against nuisance conditions.
(D) All solid waste must be in a waste container for collection, and in cases of improper set out which causes an unsanitary condition or a littler problem, collection personnel may issue a warning notice. If the condition persists, the county may take action pursuant to nuisance or littering statutes.
(Ord. 2003-5, passed 9-22-2003) Penalty, see § 50.999