A. Draining Of Liquids: All solid waste, before being placed or deposited in sanitary containers for collection, shall have drained from it all free liquids and may be wrapped and placed in paper or plastic bags.
B. Tree Trimmings Bundled: Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and similar materials shall be cut to a length not to exceed four feet (4') and securely tied in bundles no more than two feet (2') in diameter before being deposited in the can for collection.
C. Grass And Leaves: Grass clippings, leaves, and garden debris, except sod, dirt, and rocks, may be placed in the collection can.
D. Removal Of Container From Pick Up Location: At other than commercial and alley pick up, all containers shall be removed from the curb line of streets and public ways within twenty four (24) hours. Unauthorized accumulation of garbage, rubbish and refuse on any premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and thereby prohibited.
E. Taking Of Solid Waste Or Recyclables:
1. All trash and recyclable materials placed for collection shall be owned by, and is the responsibility of, the customer until the time of collection. At the time of collection, all trash and recyclable materials become the property of the franchisee.
2. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to take, examine, uncover, snoop in, separate, gather, collect or salvage materials deposited in solid waste containers except with the express permission of the generator of the solid waste.
F. Theft Of Collection Services:
1. It is a violation of this chapter for any person, except for the owner, occupant, or invitee, to place or deposit any materials in or around a solid waste receptacle provided for the use of a specific business or premises, or in or around the can or container at a residence without permission from such owner or occupant.
2. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to place solid waste at any premises within the city limits that is not generated at that commercial, residential, or multi- family premises.
G. Disposal Of Waste: It is a violation of this chapter for any person to throw, discard or deposit any solid waste in or upon any street, alley, sidewalk or vacant ground, or in or upon any canal, irrigation ditch, drainage ditch or other watercourse. (Ord. 1033, 9-21-2005)