A. Specifications And Number:
1. The standard solid waste container required by this chapter, whether for disposable or recyclable solid waste, shall be a receptacle of not more than ninety five (95) gallons in capacity, capable of holding impervious material and of sturdy construction, with a tightly fitting cover, equipped with at least two (2) handles properly spaced to facilitate handling, unless otherwise provided by the City or the contractor, if services are contracted.
2. If one (1) container is not sufficient to hold the quantity of solid waste accumulated between collections, enough additional containers shall be provided by the City at a cost to be determined by the City Manager or his designee.
3. Additional solid waste removal service is available for those customers who are participating in basic solid waste removal service. Such additional solid waste removal service shall provide that each customer, in addition to the poly cart service for disposable and recyclable solid waste, shall be entitled to simultaneous pick-up of up to three (3) additional bags. More than three (3) additional bags must be obtained at the customer's cost from the City or the contractor, if services are contracted. The basic solid waste disposal and recycling fee shall be increased for the additional service by an amount established by the City Manager or his designee or the contractor, if services are contracted.
B. Location Of Containers:
1. Disposable and recyclable solid waste containers shall be located consistently at a single place on each premises, which place shall be easily accessible to the street or alley from which the collections are made. All containers not accessible from an alley and that have to be reached from the street must be set back at least twenty five feet (25') from the curb except on days of collection. Containers located inside of buildings must be accessible to collectors. The City reserves the right to refuse to collect solid waste containers which are not easily accessible and do not meet the requirements of this chapter.
2. Disposable and recyclable solid waste containers shall not be located directly under downspouts or eaves, or any other location susceptible to deluge by water. (Ord. 736, 5-15-2017)