A. Frequency Of Collection: Collection from households shall occur once per week. Collection from places of business shall be Monday thru Friday except holidays, and in no case less than one time per week.
B. Number And Weight Of Containers: One container of garbage and one cubic yard of trash in a container, not to exceed forty (40) pounds per container, may be collected from a household or place of business on any collection day for the regular collection rate. Such rate shall be paid for each household, including each housekeeping rental, whether occupied or vacant, horse corrals and each place of business, regardless of the volume of garbage and trash collected.
C. Location Of Containers: Householders and businesses will place garbage and trash containers for collection in only one location.
D. Duty To Maintain Refuse Containers: Refuse containers shall be maintained by the occupant of the premises in good, clean and sanitary condition. If a refuse container is damaged in the course of normal and reasonable usage, or is damaged or destroyed but not through abuse, neglect, or improper use by the occupant, the refuse container shall be repaired or replaced at no charge. Refuse containers which are damaged, destroyed or stolen through neglect, improper use, or abuse by occupant shall be replaced at the expense of the occupant or the owner.
E. Reasonable Accommodation: Should any occupant be unable to comply with these requirements and need reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, or otherwise, the occupant must submit a written request to the Director of Hawthorne Utilities. If the Director determines that the automated garbage collection system is not appropriate for use at a particular location, the owner or occupant shall use plastic bags with a minimum strength of two (2) mills and a minimum capacity of thirty (30) gallons. Each bag must be securely tied at the top and must not contain more than forty (40) pounds of refuse. The maximum refuse collected for each residence or apartment unit using the automated refuse container shall be three (3) 30-gallon bags or any combination thereof. If the Director determines that an alternate site or method of pick up is appropriate, the designation shall be changed and record of such change, and the conditions justifying the change, shall be maintained.
F. Prohibited Refuse: Collection is not available for the following: appliances, industrial and hazardous waste, pathogenic and radioactive waste, contagious disease refuse, inflammable or explosive refuse, building debris such as scrap lumber, plaster, roofing, concrete, brick, paint, paint cans, sanding and dust, plumbing debris such as pipes, plastic pipes, and plumbing fixtures, carpet, carpet padding, mattresses, furniture, automotive waste such as batteries, gasoline, engine oil, tires, and rubber tubes, chemicals including pesticides and insecticides, dead animals or parts thereof, animal feces, ashes, lawnmowers and similar equipment, air conditioners, and metal objects.
G. Requirements For Garbage Placed In Container: No refuse shall be placed loose in the refuse container. All garbage and rubbish shall have been drained of all liquids before being deposited for collection. All fluorescent lighting bulbs shall be bagged, wrapped, or taped to prevent unconfined breakage when compacted.
H. Biohazard Bags Prohibited: No bag, which is red in color or marked "biohazard" shall be used in bagging grass, leaves, or garbage.
I. Refusal To Collect Refuse: The collector may refuse to collect any waste which has been put out for collection in a manner which does not comply with the requirements of the applicable sections of this chapter. The collector will not be responsible for picking up refuse in broken, split or water soaked containers, which are not sturdy enough to hold the refuse with reasonable handling. Any refuse which has spilled from containers or which has been pulled from containers by animals will not be picked up by the collector and the person placing such refuse out shall clean it up and dispose of it properly within eight (8) hours of notification or discovery. (Ord. 239A, 2017)