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)
(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
(A) Garbage containers shall be made of durable, water-tight, rust-resistant material having a fly-tight lid and handles to facilitate collection.
(B) Refuse containers shall be made of durable water-tight, rust-resistant material having a fly-tight lid and handles to facilitate collection or if plastic bags are used, they shall be of heavy duty construction and securely tied.
(C) Refuse and garbage containers for a residence shall not be less than ten gallons, nor more than 96 gallons in capacity. Containers for commercial establishments shall not exceed 96 gallons in capacity.
(D) It shall be unlawful to permit the accumulation of residue of liquids, solids, or a combination of such material on the bottom or sides of containers, it being the intention of this provision that the interior of containers shall be kept clean by thorough rinsing and draining as often as necessary.
(E) Paper or wooden boxes may be used as containers for rubbish, provided such boxes when filled do not exceed 32 pounds in weight. Large stones and hot ashes will not be collected.
(F) Large containers to be handled by special equipment may be used if the contract collection has equipment to handle such containers. The containers must have fly-tight lids, and be placed on the premises where the collector has ready access.
(Ord. 2002-6, passed 4-11-2002; Am. Ord. 2013-11, passed 10-24-2013)
(A) Each householder having refuse and/or garbage shall provide himself or herself with approved refuse and garbage containers and shall place and keep all refuse and/or garbage therein.
(B) Containers shall not be placed on the street right-of-way prior to 6:00 p.m., local time, on the day before scheduled collections, and shall be removed to the rear of the premises before 9:30 a.m., local time, the day following scheduled collections.
(C) It shall be unlawful to place refuse or garbage in any street, alley, street, body of water, or any other public place, or upon private property, whether owned or not, unless the refuse or garbage is placed in an approved container.
(D) Owners and/or their tenants shall encapsulate and securely wrap in plastic any upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows, cushions, box springs and similar items stored outside of a completely enclosed structure or placed out for collection or otherwise placed in the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2002-6, passed 4-11-2002; Am. Ord. 2011-20, passed 11-10-2011; Am. Ord. 2013-11, passed 10-24-2013)
Loading...