(a) Frequency of Collection.
(1) Residential. Refuse accumulated by residences shall be collected at least once each week.
(2) Commercial. Hotels, restaurants and such other businesses and institutions as deem it necessary may enter into an agreement for a greater frequency of collection. Where necessary to protect the public health, the Commissioner of Public Works shall have the authority to require that more frequent collections be made.
(b) Limitation on Quantity.
(1) Residential. The Commissioner shall collect a reasonable accumulation of refuse of each family during a collection period for the standard charge.
(2) Commercial. The Commissioner shall collect a reasonable accumulation of refuse of hotels, restaurants and other business and institutions during the collection period at a fair charge based upon the average weight or volume; and he shall have authority to refuse to collect unreasonable amounts or to make an additional charge for such amounts. The Commissioner may require commercial establishments to utilize dumpsters when the accumulation of refuse can not be efficiently handled in smaller refuse containers. The Commissioner's decision may be appealed to the City Manager and if not satisfactorily resolved it may be further appealed to City Council.
(c) Special Refuse Problems.
(1) Contagious disease refuse. The removal of wearing apparel, bedding or other refuse from homes or other places where highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed shall be performed under the supervision and direction of the County Health Officer. Such refuse shall not be placed in containers for regular collections.
(2) Flammable or explosive refuse. Highly flammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection but shall be disposed of as directed by the Commissioner at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.
(d) Refuse Property of City. Ownership of refuse material set out for collection shall be vested in the City.
(Passed 5-21-02.)