(a) No householder or commercial operator shall permit to accumulate upon the premises any garbage or other refuse except in covered containers. When plastic containers are used, the City shall not be responsible for the cost if the containers are split, torn or damaged.
(b) All garbage and other refuse shall be kept in rust-resistant, watertight, nonabsorbent and easily washable containers which are covered with close-fitting lids except as provided in subsection (c) hereof. Where practicable, all garbage shall be drained of liquid and wrapped in paper. These containers shall be of adequate capacity, not exceeding 33 gallons, and provided in sufficient number to hold all garbage and refuse that accumulates between collections. All containers shall be washed and treated with a disinfectant as often as necessary to prevent nuisance.
(c) Garbage and other refuse can also be stored in other reasonably tight and substantial containers that are easy to handle. Such containers can be plastic bags of adequate capacity and thickness, tied at the top and provided in sufficient number to hold all other refuse that accumulates between collections.
(d) Garbage and other refuse shall not be placed on the curb strip before 5:00 a.m. on the day prior to the designated pickup.
(e) Garbage and other refuse containers shall not remain on the curb strip after 12:00 midnight on the day after the day of designated pickup.
(f) Bulk waste shall not be placed on the curb strip more than three days before the designated day of pickup.
(g) Nonresidents are prohibited from disposing of any garbage, other refuse or bulk waste anywhere in the City limits.
(Ord. 2017-2. Passed 4-11-17.)