6-1-2: STANDARDS FOR ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE:

The following standards and requirements are established as a minimum for the sanitary accumulation and storage of refuse and garbage pending collection:

   A.   All refuse and garbage shall be placed in city owned containers, or containers approved by the director of public works.

   B.   Residential refuse and garbage generators equipped with city owned rollout containers shall place refuse and garbage containers on the scheduled collection days at the curb line in front of their residences. Containers shall not be placed for collection before six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on the day preceding the day of collection, and after the containers are emptied they shall be removed from the curb line on the day of collection.

   C.   City owned containers shall be distributed and positioned as approved by the director of public works. Containers serving more than one residence shall be positioned along the rear or side alley in a manner to facilitate efficient collection and accessibility for refuse and garbage generators and city refuse and garbage collectors, as determined by the director of public works. (Ord. 2339, 4-2-1984)

6-1-3: STORAGE OF RUBBISH:

Rubbish shall be placed and stored in city owned containers or containers approved by the director of public works.

Materials that do not fit into city owned containers shall be secured in neat bundles, easily handled by the collector and not exceeding four feet (4') in length. Bundles shall be placed neatly in a pile in the generator's portion of the alley (for alley service), or adjacent to the generator's curb line (for street service). Refuse and garbage containers and public rights of way shall not be blocked by placement of said material.

Whenever possible, the refuse generator shall attempt to break down materials so that they will readily fit into the container. Whenever special handling is required, the refuse generator shall be responsible to contact the sanitation department to arrange for special collection. (Ord. 2339, 4-2-1984)

6-1-4: PROHIBITION:

It is prohibited to place the following materials in a city owned container:

   A.   Large limbs or trimmings that do not allow the container lid to close.

   B.   Flammable liquids.

   C.   Large construction, demolition, or remodeling debris.

   D.   Concrete, dirt or plaster.

   E.   Appliances or other furniture that will not allow the container to close.

   F.   Hot ashes.

   G.   Dead animals, or parts thereof. (Ord. 2339, 4-2-1984)

   H.   Tires. (Ord. 2749, 9-25-1995)

6-1-5: STORAGE OF WASTE MATTER:

Waste matter shall be placed in sturdy, well built containers which will not break, fall apart, rip or tear while being handled by the collector, or shall be secured in neat bundles, easily handled by the collector, not exceeding four feet (4') in length. Prohibited waste matter specified in section 6-1-4 of this chapter shall not be placed in city owned containers. (Ord. 2339, 4-2-1984)

6-1-6: BULK STORAGE:

Bulk handling or storage of refuse of any character shall be subject to review by the public works director, and the owner or occupant of any industrial, commercial or business establishment shall make such provisions as the director of public works may require for the sanitary storage and collection of such refuse as may be produced in bulk. (Ord. 2339, 4-2-1984)