CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Section
General Provisions
   50.01   Garbage disposal service
   50.02   Dumpster enclosure requirements
   50.03   Definitions
   50.04   Maintaining private property
   50.05   Private receptacles and recyclable containers
   50.06   City removal
   50.07   Scheduled collection
   50.08   Conflicts with International Property Maintenance Code
Garbage Collection and Disposal Fees
   50.20   Service or user charge
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 50.01 GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE.
   The city uses the franchise procedure for providing garbage collection services. All commercial/business enterprises which provide for their own service are to notify the city promptly of this; if not, they will be charged for garbage collection service just as if it were provided by the franchise.
(1992 Code, § 50.01)
§ 50.02 DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
   All dumpsters located within the city limits, and within the general public’s view, excluding compactor style dumpsters, shall be enclosed by a structure (of minimum construction), consisting of galvanized chain-link fencing with redwood slats with three feet clearance on all sides and shall totally enclose the dumpster and be at least one foot higher than the main body of said dumpster. Each enclosure (excluding lid when open) shall have a latch four feet from the ground on the gate and be secured at all times. All alternate material for construction of the above shall be approved in writing by the city. Existing enclosures shall be permitted to remain but if over 50% repair is needed then said above guidelines for new construction shall be used.
(1992 Code, § 50.02) (Ord. 18-82, passed 9-23-1982; Ord. 14-83, passed 6-9-1983; Ord. 18-83, passed 7-28-1983)
§ 50.03 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
   BLIGHT. Tall (eight inches or above) unkept, uncut grass, weed, undergrowth or other vegetation that when kept uncut and untrimmed creates a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
   GARBAGE. Putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
   LITTER. Garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which if thrown or deposited as herein provided tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
   RECYCLABLES. All items that are considered appropriate for collection in the recyclable containers distributed throughout the city by the contractor hired to collect solid waste and recyclable material within the city, including, but not limited to, recyclable plastic, glass and paper products.
   REFUSE. All Putrescible and nonputrescrible solid wastes (except body waste) including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleaning, dead animals, abandoned automobiles and solid market and industrial waste.
   RUBBISH. Nonputrescrible solid waste (except body waste) consisting of both combustible and non-combustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
(1992 Code, § 50.03) (Ord. 11-2003, passed 5-6-2003; Ord. 09-2009, passed 4-7-2009)
§ 50.04 MAINTAINING PRIVATE PROPERTY.
   (A)   The owner or person in control of any private property shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter, rubbish, refuse, garbage, blight and recyclables; provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of litter, rubbish, refuse, garbage or recyclables in authorized private receptacles for collection.
   (B)   Oil cans, drums, tires, discarded automobile parts or other miscellaneous items of junk shall not be permitted to accumulate upon a premises except as permitted by the provisions of permitted uses in an authorized zone.
(1992 Code, § 50.04) (Ord. 11-2003, passed 5-6-2003; Ord. 09-2009, passed 4-7-2009)
§ 50.05 PRIVATE RECEPTACLES AND RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS.
   (A)   Private receptacles and recyclable containers shall be made of metal, plastic or plastic bags equipped with suitable handles and tight fitting covers and shall be water tight or otherwise sealed, and said receptacles shall be kept in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times.
   (B)   Private receptacles and recyclable containers shall be placed at the curb of the individual premises for collection no earlier than noon the day before regular weekly collection occurs and removed from the curb and returned to the premises by 12:00 midnight on the day of collection.
   (C)   The owner or resident shall not maintain or keep private receptacles or recyclable containers forward of the front wall of the dwelling or building and the same shall be screened so that no part thereof is visible from the street. Said screening shall be maintained by the owner or resident in good, serviceable condition so as to maintain the premises in a manner that is consistent with the intent of this chapter. Properties on a corner lot which have two or more sides of the dwelling facing the street shall place their receptacles and recyclable containers in a place within the premises that is screened from the view by the public at all times.
(1992 Code, § 50.05) (Ord. 11-2003, passed 5-6-2003; Ord. 09-2009, passed 4-7-2009)
§ 50.06 CITY REMOVAL.
   Whenever the city is forced to effect the removal of litter, blight, garbage, recyclable materials or refuse as defined herein, the actual cost thereof plus accrued interest at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of the completion of the work, if not paid by such owner prior thereto, shall be charged to the owner of such property on the next regular tax bill forwarded to the owner by the city, and said charge shall be due and payable by the owner at the time of payment of said bill.
(1992 Code, § 50.06) (Ord. 11-2003, passed 5-6-2003; Ord. 09-2009, passed 4-7-2009)
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