A. Size And Capacity: Every householder, occupant, and owner of any dwelling, boarding house, apartment building or any other structure utilized for dwelling purposes and any restaurant, industrial or commercial establishment that accumulates garbage shall provide one or more fly-tight garbage containers of thirty (30) or thirty two (32) gallon capacity to contain all garbage which accumulates between collections. Garbage containers of less capacity now in use may continue to be used until they become unserviceable. Also plastic bags of sufficient strength to prevent tearing of the bag or loss of the garbage or refuse therefrom may be used. (Ord. 138, 4-11-1973; 1996 Code)
B. Weight Limits: No such container shall weigh in excess of seventy five (75) pounds when full.
C. Vats: All apartment buildings containing four (4) or more units, and each commercial, industrial establishment, or restaurant where garbage accumulates and the volume exceeds four (4) thirty (30) or thirty two (32) gallon containers per week may be required to use vat service with pickup of no less than once a week. The actual size of vat and frequency of service is to be based on need as determined by the city council or its designated representatives. Vats shall be of no less than one cubic yard capacity and designed with the proper attachments for lifting into refuse trucks. (Ord. 138, 4-11-1973)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also subsection 4-3-2E of this Title. |