CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE COLLECTION; CITY TRANSFER STATION

Garbage Collection

   50.01   Definitions

   50.02   Collection districts

   50.03   Collection regulations; fees

   50.04   Disposition of fees

   50.05   Depositing certain items in city litter containers prohibited

   50.06   Responsibility of property owner for removal of garbage

   50.07   Dumping on property of others

   50.08   Dumping in public areas or streams

   50.09   Supervision of Sanitation Department

   50.10   Disposal without paying fees

Transfer Station

   50.20   Definitions

   50.21   Prohibited items; removal by city

   50.22   Scavenging

   50.23   Scrap metal and the like

   50.24   Disposal on access roads

   50.25   Disposal of noxious or inflammable garbage

   50.26   Commercial refuse haulers; permit

   50.27   Transfer Station/compost yard charges

   50.28   Late payment charges

   50.29   Nonpayment; reconnection charges

   50.30   Establishment of various funds

   50.99   Penalty

Cross-reference:

   Open burning of leaves, wastes, and the like, see §§ 92.40 through 92.50

GARBAGE COLLECTION

§ 50.01 DEFINITIONS.

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

   "BRUSH." Brush and small limbs not exceeding four inches in diameter.

   "COMPOSTING MATERIALS." Grass, yard waste, twigs, and small breakable branches.

   "GARBAGE."

      (1)   Wastes resulting from the normal operation of a residence excluding toxic or hazardous wastes, leaves, furniture, appliances, carpeting, logs, grass, and construction material.

      (2)   The following terms are self-explanatory: leaves, carpeting, appliances, furniture, construction material, and corrugated cardboard.

   "LOGS." Large tree limbs exceeding four inches in diameter, tree trunks, and tree stumps.

   "RECYCLABLES." Aluminum cans; bi-metal cans; clear, brown, and green glass bottles; corrugated cardboard; clean, dry clothing, rags, and shoes; and clear #1 and #2 plastic containers; clean aluminum foil; clean aluminum pie pans; and newspapers excluding glossy finish paper.

   "STREETS AND ALLEYS." Includes any public street and any public or private alley of sufficient width or having a place where the city's Sanitation Department can turn their vehicle.

   "TRASH." Any other waste material not specifically defined above.

   "UNIT." A single family residence or each individual living quarter in a multi-family structure.

(Ord. 2013-2, passed 4-2-13)

§ 50.02 COLLECTION DISTRICTS.

   The Sanitation Department shall, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works and Safety, establish districts and schedules for collection.

(Ord. 2013-2, passed 4-2-13)