Residential solid waste, including agricultural uses, shall be stored in disposable and/or storage containers of not less than 20 gallons nor more than 35 gallons in nominal capacity, except where portable wheel-type collection carts in an 80 to 90 gallon size are used. Storage containers shall be leakproof, waterproof, and fitted with a fly-tight lid and shall be properly covered at all times, except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof. Storage containers shall have handles, bails, or other suitable lifting devices or features. Storage containers shall be of a type originally manufactured for residential solid waste, with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall be of light- weight and sturdy construction. The weight of any individual storage container and contents shall not exceed 75 pounds, except for wheel-type collections carts. Galvanized metal containers, or rubber, fiberglass, plastic, or vinyl containers, which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used. Disposable solid waste containers within suitable frames, wire bag holders or other storage containers may also be used for storage of residential solid waste, subject to approval by the Director.
(Ord. 830.2, passed 6-13-89) Penalty, see § 50.999