(A) Collection schedule. Collection of refuse and garbage shall be performed once each week at each residential dwelling unit and all churches in the city that are being provided water service from the city. This collection shall not start before 6:30 a.m. nor continue past 5:00 p.m. Weeks containing holidays and unforeseen emergencies may require alteration of the schedule. Collection shall be on the same day of the week for each established collection district, except for emergencies and holidays. The garbage collection service, as designated by the city, shall give notice to the public of any changes to the pickup schedule at least one week in advance of the regularly scheduled day for pick-up. The city will not collect refuse and garbage at nonresidential dwelling properties other than churches.
(B) Container quantity, type, size and excess containers.
(1) A maximum of two containers or three 30-gallon plastic garbage sacks will be picked up at each residential dwelling unit and church. Containers up to 32-gallon capacity shall be acceptable as long as each container does not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Plastic garbage sacks shall be acceptable as long as each sack is securely closed and each sack does not exceed 50 pounds in weight.
(2) Container construction shall be:
(a) Standard, commercially sold, galvanized metal or strong plastic with handles and tight fitting lid, or
(b) Commercially sold plastic bag with a closed top.
(3) The garbage collection service will bill the residential dwelling unit or church for any containers in a weekly pickup exceeding the allowed number.
(C) Boards, plywood and other building materials. Boards, plywood and other building materials and similar household or church refuse that is generated by the household or church shall be collected if deposited in containers or if securely tied in bundles. Bundles shall not exceed five feet in length, 20 inches in diameter nor 50 pounds in weight.
(D) Pickup location. For curbside pickup, all containers and bundles shall be collected at the curb, also referred to as the terrace, and near the street in front of the residential unit or church. For alley pickup, all containers and bundles should be placed behind the residential unit or church close to the alley and out of the driving lane.
(Ord. 1120, passed 12-20-99) Penalty, see § 53.99