(A) The city shall not collect tires, batteries, toxic materials, poisonous materials, materials that create an environmental hazard as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Three Rivers Solid Waste District. These items shall be disposed of properly at such times as designated by the Solid Waste District, such as “Tox Away Day,” or at the property owner’s expense.
(B) Not more than three other heavy trash items per residence will be removed on specific dates announced by the Street Department not more often than monthly, and not less than bi-monthly, on an annual basis from owner-occupied residential property at no additional cost. The owner must contact the city Street Department and make arrangements for the removal of such items. Items that the owner has arranged for the city to pick up should be placed at curbside no earlier than one day prior to the date designated by the city. Heavy trash placed at curbside in opposition to this section will be considered litter and shall be cited by the city. Within 30 days of the passage of this section the city will announce the dates for heavy trash pick-ups for the remainder of the year and, at minimum, post them on the city website. In future years the city will determine and post the dates for heavy trash pickup by January 15. Only heavy trash items generated at the residence shall be placed at curbside. Heavy trash items placed at curbside by individuals not residents of the city shall not be picked up by the city and shall be considered in violation of this chapter and subject to fine and penalty as set forth in § 95.99.
(Ord. 3583, passed 11-16-09; Am. Ord. 3785, passed 3-19-18) Penalty, see § 10.99