(A) It shall be unlawful for any occupant of any dwelling, building or structure of any kind or description whatever, to fail to provide a covered or otherwise enclosed, watertight receptacle or container for the receipt of garbage and refuse; and to deposit all garbage or refuse materials in the respective receptacles so provided, and to place the same so that they are readily accessible to the city collectors of the garbage or refuse.
(B) Every owner or occupant shall keep at the rear lot line of his or her premises, except on the advertised date of collection or pick up by the city, a suitable receptacle of not to exceed 30-gallons’ capacity and 50-pounds’ maximum weight for the deposition of ashes, glass or any metal, stone, earthenware, cans or other refuse and waste of a like nature.
(C) Each person who is responsible for any lot or premises within the city which is occupied for residential or commercial purposes shall keep at the rear lot line, except on the advertised date of collection or pickup by the city, a receptacle of not to exceed 30-gallons’ capacity and 50-pounds’ maximum weight, having tight-fitting lid or otherwise enclosed, for garbage, animal or vegetable matter. On the advertised date of collection, the receptacle shall be placed in the front of the premises for pick up by the city.
(D) It shall be prohibited to place yard waste for collection in any container other than a reusable container and/or craft paper bag, or other such container as may be required by the solid waste service provider.
(Prior Code, § 12-1) (Ord. 99-3, passed 3-18-1999) Penalty, see § 10.99