(A) Care and maintenance of rollcarts, garbage, refuse and waste containers. The occupants of any unit or building for which a rollcart container has been provided shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Placing the container in a location where it will not be subject to damage by vehicular or other traffic, including lawnmowers;
(2) Preventing the placing in the container of any hot materials, solvents or any other items or material which might damage plastic;
(3) Keeping the container in a clean and sanitary condition; and
(4) Placing the container in a readily accessible location as near the street as possible (six feet or less) on scheduled collection days.
(B) Replacement of damaged carts. The owners for any unit or building for which a rollcart has been provided shall be required to pay the cost of replacement of any cart which is damaged as a result of carelessness, improper use, neglect or any other cause of not resulting from actions of city personnel.
(C) Issuance of rollcarts.
(1) All single-family households will be issued a rollcart in which to store their refuse between collections. Exceptions may be made only by the City Manager.
(2) Certain multi-family residential units will be issued rollcarts if it is advantageous to the Sanitation Department to speed up collection time. The City Manager, or other official or employee designated by the City Manager, will make a determination on the individual basis as to the feasibility of using rollcarts or bulk containers.
(3) Certain retail and commercial establishments, religious and governmental buildings and private clubs will be issued rollcarts if it is advantageous to the Sanitation Department to speed up collection time. The City Manager, or other official or employee designated by the City Manager, will make a determination on the individual basis as to the feasibility of using rollcarts or bulk containers.
(4) Additional rollcarts may be leased by persons upon receiving approval by the City Manager and upon agreement to abide by the lease terms established by the City Council.
(1995 Code, § 4-34) (Ord. passed 3-18-1991) Penalty, see § 50.99