(A) Duty to provide and maintain in sanitary condition. Containers for garbage or other refuse shall be provided by the owner, tenant, lessee or occupant of the premises. One recycling container will be provided by the city, at no charge, to each household in the city. Containers shall be maintained in good condition. Any non-city issued recycling container or private waste container that does not conform to the provisions of this subchapter, 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. The Director shall have the authority to refuse collection services for failure to comply herewith.
(B) Garbage or other refuse. All residential garbage containers shall be of water-tight construction and be provided with a lid or cover and suitable handles. The containers shall be kept covered at all times except when depositing waste or removing same. Containers shall have a capacity of not more than 32 gallons, and shall weigh not more than 80 pounds when filled. Up to four containers for garbage re allowed per household per collection.
(C) Recyclables. Residential recyclables shall be stored in the city-provided 65-gallon or 35- gallon recycling cart. Designated areas within the city may continue to use the city-provided open rectangular bin with Director approval. One cart shall be provided by the city, at no charge, to each household in the city. Additional carts or replacement carts shall be available from the city for a fee.
(D) Yard waste. Leaves and lawn clippings shall be deposited in biodegradable paper bags. Each bag must have a city yard waste sticker affixed to it.
(Prior Code, § 18-9) (Ord. 91-59, passed 9-3-1991; Ord. 2015-56, passed 10-5-2015)