(a) Separation of Refuse. Garbage and rubbish may be placed and maintained in the same containers.
(b) Preparation of Refuse.
(1) Garbage. All garbage, before being placed in cans for collection, shall have drained from it all free liquids and may be wrapped in paper or plastic bags.
(2) Rubbish. All rubbish shall be drained of liquid before being deposited for collection.
A. Cans and bottles. All cans and bottles which have contained food shall be thoroughly rinsed and drained before being deposited for collection.
B. Trimmings and clippings. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and similar materials shall be cut to a length not to exceed four feet (see "Bundled Rubbish" Section 1060.01(F)) and securely tied in bundles not more than two feet thick before being deposited for collection, and shall be placed at convenient places for loading.
(3) Dangerous materials. Inflammable, radioactive, highly toxic, highly corrosive, infectious or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection, but shall be disposed of as directed by the Director at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.
(c) Placement for Collection. Refuse containers shall be set out for collection, no sooner than twenty-four hours prior to collection, not more than five feet from the side of the street or alley from which collection is to be made, unless, because of topography or other features, the Director makes other arrangements for the family unit in question.
(Ord. 4275. Passed 5-26-82; Ord. 4982. Passed 12-19-05; Ord. 5274. Passed 8-14-19.)