(A) Garbage. All garbage shall be wrapped and drained of all liquids as may be reasonable, before being placed in a residential waste receptacle for collection.
(B) Refuse. All refuse shall be drained of liquid before being deposited in a residential waste receptacle. All broken glass shall be wrapped.
(C) Residential waste receptacle.
(1) A residential waste receptacle shall be provided (and owned) by the utility. The owner, tenant, or occupant of a dwelling unit may purchase additional receptacles as required to contain solid waste volumes generated at their location. The receptacle must be approved by the utility. The utility will not be responsible for damages to the customer's receptacle and all receptacles shall be maintained in good, safe, and sanitary condition.
(2) Any container or receptacle that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be promptly replaced by the owner or occupant upon notice from utility. The utility shall serve notice by tagging the container.
(3) Residential waste shall be properly bagged prior to placement in the receptacle. Residential waste scattered by animals or weather shall be removed promptly by the owner or occupant of the dwelling unit. The owner or occupant of the dwelling unit shall promptly remove scattered or strewn waste resulting from broken, damaged, or overturned receptacles.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 5-12-2016)