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(3) All cans, bottles or other food containers should be rinsed free of food particles and drained before being placed in storage containers.
(4) Garden clippings and tree trimmings shall be placed in approved containers or shall be cut and tied securely into bundles. Bundles shall be not more than four feet in length, not more than two feet in diameter and not more than 40 pounds in weight.
(5) Newspapers and magazines shall be placed in approved containers or shall be tied securely into bundles of not more than 40 pounds in weight.
(6) When specified by the borough or its designated representative, special preparation and storage procedures may be required to facilitate the collection and resource recovery of certain waste materials.
(D) All municipal waste shall be stored in containers approved by the borough or its designated representative. Individual containers and bulk containers utilized for storage of municipal waste shall comply with the following standards.
(1) Reusable containers shall be constructed of durable, water-tight, rust and corrosion resistant material, such as plastic, metal or fiberglass, in such a manner as to be leak-proof, weather-proof, insect-proof and rodent-proof.
(2) Reusable containers for individual residences shall have a tight-fitting cover and suitable lifting handles to facilitate collection.
(3) Reusable containers for individual residences shall have a capacity of not less than ten gallons nor more than 40 gallons, and a loaded weight of not more than 40 pounds.
(4) Disposable plastic bags or sacks are acceptable containers provided the bags are designated for waste disposal. Plastic bags shall have sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when, lifted by the top, shall be securely tied at the top for collection, and shall have a capacity of not more than 30 gallons and a loaded weight of not more than 35 pounds.
(5) All containers, either reusable or disposable, shall also comply with the minimum standards established by the National Sanitation Foundation.
(E) Any person storing municipal waste for collection shall comply with the following storage standards.
(1) Containers shall be kept tightly sealed or covered at all times. Solid waste shall not protrude or extend above the top of the containers.
(2) Reusable containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The interior of the containers shall be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, drained and disinfected, as often as necessary, to prevent the accumulation of liquid residues or solids on the bottom or sides of the containers.
(3) Containers shall be used and maintained so as to prevent public nuisances.
(4) Containers that do not conform to the standard of this subchapter or which have sharp edges, ragged edges or any other defect that may hamper or injure collection personnel shall be promptly replaced by the owner upon notice from the borough or its designated representative.
(5) Containers shall be placed by the owner or customer at a collection point specified by the borough or its designated representative.
(6) With the exception of pick-up days when the containers are placed out for collection, the containers shall be properly stored on the owner or customer premises at all times.
(7) Bulk waste items such as furniture, automobile parts, machinery, appliances and tires shall be stored in a manner that will prevent the accumulation of collection of water, the harborage of rodents, safety hazards and fire hazards.
(8) Containers shall not be placed by the owner or customer at the collection point specified by the borough or its designated representative before 7:00 p.m. on the day preceding a customer’s pick-up day and the containers shall be returned to the storage area on the customer’s premises by 7:00 p.m. on the customer’s pick-up day, unless the collector fails to pick up the customer’s municipal waste which the customer has properly placed at the collection point on the pick-up day, then the customer shall return the container to the storage area on the customer’s property by 7:00 p.m. on the day following the customer’s pick-up day.
(F) The storage of all municipal waste from multi-family residential units, commercial establishments, institutions and industrial lunchroom or office waste sources is subject to the regulations and standards set forth in this subchapter. The type, size and placement requirements for bulk containers shall be determined by the waste generator and the waste hauler, and are subject to approval by the borough.
(Ord. 970, passed 8-20-1991; Ord. 1022, passed 3-27-2001) Penalty, see § 50.99