Any person or entity using or occupying any building, house, or structure within the village shall provide and maintain in good order and repair garbage receptacles of sufficient number to contain the garbage that will accumulate on the premises.
(A) Specifications. Containers used for storage of garbage shall be water tight and meet the following specifications.
(1) Cans. Garbage cans shall be of a durable grade of galvanized metal, hard rubber, or plastic from a 20- to 30-gallon capacity. They shall be provided with a tightly fitting cover.
(2) Bags. Garbage bags shall be made of heavy, multi-ply paper, or plastic designed for outdoor storage of garbage. Bags must be securely tied or sealed to prevent emission of odors, be of a material so liquids and greases will not be able to penetrate through the material, and be of sufficient thickness and strength to contain the garbage enclosed without tearing or ripping under normal handling.
(3) Totes or carts. Totes or carts provided by a commercial contractor providing waste removal services to the premises.
(4) Other. Any garbage not susceptible to placement in a container may be securely tied in bundles not heavier than 70 pounds, not more than four feet in length, nor more than 18 inches in diameter. Wooden boxes, crates, pallets, or cardboard boxes are to be broken down and stacked neatly.
(B) Damaged or deteriorating containers. Containers which have deteriorated, or have been damaged to the extent that the covers will not fit securely or those having jagged or sharp edges capable of causing injury to garbage collectors or other persons, are declared a nuisance. If such containers are not removed within five days after notice of such defective conditions to the owner or user, then such containers may be confiscated by the village.
(C) Placement for collection. In the case of residential premises, each container shall be kept in the side yard or rear yard setback of the premises from which it is to be collected except on the days designated for collection. On the collection day, the containers shall be placed for collection on the curb, in front of the premises, or on the curb at the side of the premises where the premises are adjacent to more than one street, as close to the curb line or edge of roadway as is practicable. Containers shall not be placed on the public street, alley, or roadway. When weight limits for village alleys are announced during the traditional spring posting season, no containers shall be placed in village alleys for collection.
(D) Time of placement. No person or entity shall place or shall permit to be placed any garbage container at the place of collection at the premises before 5:30 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled collection. No container may be left at the place of collection after 8:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
(E) Tampering with containers. No person or entity other than the owner or occupant of the premises where a container is located, or the contractor who provides collection services at the premises where the container is located, shall tamper with, injure, destroy, or remove any container or other equipment used for the storage of garbage.
(F) Unauthorized use of containers. It is unlawful to dump or place any garbage on any premises in the village without the consent of the owner or occupant of such premises.
(Ord. 2018-08, passed 8-21-2018) Penalty, see § 53.99