(a) Duty to Provide and Maintain in Sanitary Condition. Sufficient refuse containers based on the number of dwelling or family units shall be provided by the owner 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. Any/all liability for accidents or injury as a result of unsafe containers will be the responsibility of the registered owner/owners of the property. The Director shall have the authority to deny collection services or to prosecute violators for failure to comply herewith.
(b) Container Features. Garbage containers shall be sufficiently strong to contain their contents, shall be equipped with suitable handles and tightly fitting covers and shall be watertight. The City assumes no liability for damage to any container. Heavy-duty plastic bags may be used but shall be tied and free of tears or holes and shall be of sufficient strength and durability to prevent tearing by animals and deterioration by weather conditions.
(2) Sanitation. Garbage containers shall be kept in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times. Owner of property is responsible for condition of all property containers to ensure said containers do not become a described nuisance (Section 1060.01
(o)) and is liable for all corrective action/remedies.
(c) Dumpster Containers for Temporary Construction or Property Improvement.
(1) No person, firm or utility shall place a dumpster in any right-of-way or municipal-owned property without first filing an application with the Public Works Department and procuring a permit. No permit will be issued until all application requirements are met.
(2) The permit must be obtained and be on file in the Office of the Public Works indicating approval and permission by the Fire Department and Public Works Department before placement of the container.
(3) The contractor who is to place the dumpster must be a licensed contractor in the City. The name, address and telephone number of the contractor must be identified on the permit.
(4) A copy of the permit must be displayed at the dumpster site.
(5) The dumpster must be visible at night from all sides with either lights, reflectors or fluorescent caution tape.
(6) The permit fee is fifty dollars ($50.00) to be paid at the time of application.
(Ord. 4275. Passed 5-26-82; Ord. 4982. Passed 12-19-05; Ord. 5015(6). Passed 3-12-08; Ord. 5274. Passed 8-14-19.)