(A) The owner, occupant or lessor, or any agent thereof, of every premises where garbage and rubbish accumulate shall cause to be provided for said premises sufficient and proper receptacles as herein prescribed. Receptacles that are broken, without handles or which otherwise fail to comply with the requirements of this section may be classed as “rubbish” and, after due notice to the user, may be collected as rubbish.
(B) The receptacle for garbage shall be kept on the premises in the rear thereof within an approved distance of the rear entrance to the dwelling or premises. Containers shall be placed at the curb on pickup days and readily accessible to the collectors. Where approved liners are used, it will only be necessary to place the liner and contents at the curb, securely bound at the top.
(C) Garbage receptacles shall be of substantial approved construction, free of holes, with proper handles and a tight fitting cover and shall have a capacity of not less than ten gallons nor more than 100 pounds when full. Garbage receptacles shall be adequate in size and number to hold one-week’s accumulation. All garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
(D) Rubbish receptacles shall be metal or wooden bushel baskets with handles, in good condition, and shall weigh not to exceed 100 pounds when full. Rubbish containers, other than metal or wooden baskets with handles, in good condition, as herein specified, may be collected as rubbish without notice, except that garbage receptacles may be used as rubbish containers.
(E) Accumulations of rubbish larger than can be contained in a receptacle shall be securely tied in compact bundles not to exceed 100 pounds in weight and placed in a location designated by the Supervisor.
(F) Empty containers shall not be left at the curb for more than 24 hours.
(G) Ashes will be removed only when placed in rubbish containers as herein specified.
(H) No person shall disturb the contents of any garbage or rubbish receptacle or bundle or leave the receptacle or contents in a condition other than this section provides.
(I) Fixed or stationary garbage or rubbish receptacles may be used only upon the approval of the Supervisor as to size, location and construction.
(J) It shall be unlawful for any resident of the city to bring into the city, cause to be brought into the city, or knowingly allow another person to bring into the city, garbage and/or rubbish that is placed for pickup by the city or by the agent of the city.
(K) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a resident of the city to bring into the city, or cause to be brought into the city, garbage and/or rubbish that is placed by said person or another for pickup by the city or by the agent of the city.
(1979 Code, § 2.4) (Ord. 34, passed 12-5-1967; Ord. 95, passed 3-3-1987) Penalty, see § 10.99