(A) Trimmings and Clippings. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and similar material shall be cut to length not to exceed four (4) feet and securely tied in bundles not more than two (2) feet thick before being deposited for collection.
(B) All Other Refuse. All other refuse shall be deposited for collection in approved containers with lids or plastic bags with sufficient strength to hold the materials therein when being handled for collection and must be in enclosed or tied together to prevent spillage.
(C) Refuse Containers.
(1) Duty to Provide and Maintain in Sanitary Condition. Refuse containers shall be provided by the owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant of the premises. Refuse containers shall be maintained in good condition. Any container that does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter or that may have ragged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the person collecting the contents thereof shall be promptly replaced upon notice. The Village or any franchisee shall have the authority to refuse collection services for failure to comply herewith.
(2) Containers. Containers shall be made of metal or rigid plastic equipped with suitable handles and tight fitting covers and shall be watertight or be plastic bags with sufficient strength to hold the materials therein when being handled for collection and must be enclosed or tied together to prevent spillage.
(a) Capacity. Containers shall have a capacity of not more than thirty (30) gallons.
(b) Sanitation. Containers shall be kept in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times.
(3) Nonresidence Containers. Containers for any person other than for a residence or apartment shall be a type approved by the Village or any franchisee of the Village.
(D) Storing of Refuse.
(1) Public Places. No person shall place any refuse in any street, alley or other public place, or upon any private property whether owned by such person or not, within the Village except it be in proper containers for collection or under express approval granted by the Village. Nor shall any person throw or deposit any refuse in any stream or other body of water.
(a) Unauthorized Accumulation. Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. Failure to remove any existing accumulation of refuse within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Chapter shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter.
(b) Scattering of Refuse. No person shall cast, place, sweep or deposit anywhere within the Village any refuse in such a manner that it may be carried or deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk, alley, sewer, parkway or other public place, or into any occupied premises within the Village.
(E) Points of Collection. Refuse containers shall be placed for collection at ground level on the property, not within the right-of-way of a street or alley, and accessible to and not more than ten (10) feet from the side of the street or alley from which collection is made, provided that containers may be placed for collection at other than ground level and at a distance of more than ten (10) feet when approved by the Village and an additional payment for extra service is agreed upon by both parties or any franchisee of the Village.