CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE AND REFUSE

Section

   50.01   Definitions

   50.02   Preparation of refuse and garbage

   50.03   Containers

   50.04   Storage of refuse and garbage

   50.05   Collection practices

   50.06   Waste collection assessments

   50.99   Penalty

§ 50.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ASHES. The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke, or other combustible material.

   DISPOSAL. The storage, collection, disposal, or handling of refuse or garbage.

   GARBAGE. All animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation , cooking or consumption of foods.

   REFUSE. All solid wastes, except body wastes and garbage, and shall include ashes and rubbish.

   RUBBISH. Glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood or nonputrescible solid wastes.

(Ord. 2002-6, passed 4-11-2002; Am. Ord. 2013-11, passed 10-24-2013)

§ 50.02 PREPARATION OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE.

   (A)   All refuse and garbage shall be drained free of liquids before disposal.

   (B)   Garbage shall be wrapped in paper or similar material.

   (C)   All cans, bottles, or other food containers shall be rinsed free of food particles and drained before disposal.

   (D)   Rubbish shall be either placed in approved containers, or cut and baled, tied, bundled, stacked, or packaged so as not to exceed 36 inches in length and 30 pounds in weight.

   (E)   Private property owners and/or their tenants shall not place out for collection or otherwise place in the public right-of-way any rubbish, clothing, mattresses, box springs, cushions, carpets, or other items unless the items are completely encapsulated so as to cover and securely envelop all infested items in plastic.

(Ord. 2002-6, passed 4-11-2002; Am. Ord. 2011-20, passed 11-10-2011; Am. Ord. 2013-11, passed 10-24-2013) Penalty, see § 50.99