(A) If the city has not provided a refuse container for a semi-automated system, the property owner shall be responsible for providing the proper amount of suitable watertight containers placed and maintained in the manner that meets the rules.
(B) Stationary receptacles, large steel drums, paint pails, cardboard barrels, cardboard boxes, paper bags and other containers of a like nature are not approved receptacles and collection may not be made by the city when the receptacles are used.
(C) A receptacle that is broken or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of this subchapter may be deemed to be rubbish and may be collected as that by the city without notice to the users.
(D) All containers shall be kept clean and disinfected to minimize any offensive odor.
(E) The property owner, through the city, may purchase additional refuse containers that exceed the amount permitted by the city. The owner shall then be responsible for paying the monthly fee for the additional collection. The city shall place the additional collection charge on the water bill or tax bill.
(F) The property owner, through the city, shall purchase additional refuse containers to replace damaged or stolen containers. The city shall issue replacement containers and shall place the charge on the water bill or tax bill if the container was not paid in advance of delivery of the container.
(G) The property owner shall be responsible for the disposal of all waste generated from his or her property or any waste on his or her property that is in violation of this subchapter.
(H) The owner or occupant of property abutting public property shall be presumed to have generated any waste placed for collection on public property. For purposes of determining ownership of property, the city shall presume that the person whose name appears on the most recent tax assessment roll of the city is the owner of the property. The property owner shall be responsible for advising the City Assessor of any changes in ownership of property.
(I) A property owner may create or permit the creation of a compost pile. Compost piles may include a combination of yard and garden waste, such as weeds, branches, bark, grass clippings, leaves, stalks, stems, brush, vines, wood ashes, woods chips, coffee grounds, tea leaves, shredded raw fruit, vegetable waste, eggshells and nutshells. Any other items in a compost pile shall be prohibited. Compost piles shall not exceed 36 square feet. Compost piles shall be maintained in a manner that does not emit offensive odors, impair the health, comfort or welfare of the people, or create a animal or rodent harborage.
(J) The property owner shall be responsible for all additional charges that may be incurred for collecting refuse or abating nuisances related to his or her property.
(Ord. 513, passed 5-9-2005; Am. Ord. 2017-02, passed 5-9-2017) Penalty, see § 50.999