Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any premises, dwelling unit or any place where refuse accumulates shall provide and at all times maintain in good order and repair portable containers for refuse in accordance with the following.
(A) Container specification. Waste storage containers shall comply with the following specifications.
(1) Residential. Residential waste containers shall be no more than 35 gallons in nominal capacity; shall be leak-proof, water-proof and fitted with a fly-tight lid which shall be kept in place, except when depositing or removing the contents thereof. These containers shall have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features and be of a type originally manufactured for the storage of residential waste with tapered sides for easy emptying. These containers shall be of light weight and sturdy construction with the total weight of any individual containers and contents not exceeding 65 pounds. Galvanized metal containers, rubber or fiberglass containers and plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used. Disposable containers or other containers as approved by the city may also be used.
(2) Commercial. Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any commercial premise where excessive amounts of refuse accumulates and where its storage in portable containers as required above is impractical, shall maintain metal bulk storage containers approved by the city.
(B) Location of containers. Residential solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises. Commercial solid waste containers shall be stored upon private property, unless the owner shall have been granted written permission from the city to use public property for such purposes. The storage site shall be well drained; fully accessible to collection equipment, public health personnel and fire inspection personnel.
(C) Non-conforming containers. Solid waste containers which are not adequate will be collected together with their contents and disposed of after due notice to the owner.
(2011 Code, § 25.0109) Penalty, see § 50.999