(a) All residential customers subject to citywide refuse collections shall utilize the appropriate refuse and recyclable containers as provided by the hauler. All containers for garbage and rubbish shall be constructed of heavy plastic or of metal properly protected with galvanized, painted or porcelainized finish; shall have a capacity of not less than sixty-five gallons nor more than ninety five gallons; shall be constructed so as to be watertight, with suitable handles on the outside and fitted with a tight cover which shall not be removed except when necessary in the use of such container. All plastic bags shall be securely bound at the top so as to remain watertight collection.
(b) Container systems such as Roto-Pac and Leach Containers may be substituted for the containers described in subsection (a) hereof for use in garbage or rubbish collection from commercial or industrial establishments at the option of the contractor.
(c) Every residential owner, tenant or occupant shall keep such containers at the rear of each residential building except on the specified day of collection when the residential owner, tenant or occupant shall cause the container to be placed at or near the street curb or berm for collection. The contractor shall not be obligated, as a service to be rendered under his contract with the City, to empty any container not placed in the manner provided above.
(d) Containers for the collection of recyclable materials means those containers furnished by the contractor to each residential owner, tenant or occupant.
(Ord. 2017-15. Passed 5-23-17.)