(a) Frequency.
(1) Residential. Refuse accumulated by residences shall be collected at least once each week, unless more/less frequent collection is approved by the Director because of weather conditions, emergency conditions or other good cause.
(2) Commercial. Commercial establishments may enter into an agreement for a greater frequency of collection. Where deemed necessary to protect the public health, the Director shall have the authority to require more frequent collections be made.
(3) Residential bulky item. Pickup of one bulky item per residence will be picked up on the last Thursday of each month. Changes to pick up date will be posted on the Town of Nutter Fort’s website and Facebook page. Items must be placed at the curb. Items if applicable, must be drained of freon and tagged appropriately.
(4) Yard waste. Collection of trimmings and clippings will occur on recycling days as set by the Director and/or town officials.
(b) Limitations on quantity of refuse.
(1) Residential. The Department of Waste shall collect refuse of each family or residential unit during a collection period, provided the same is properly prepared, for the standard charge set forth in this article. The Waste Department shall collect a reasonable accumulation of refuse, which shall be no more one container and must be an approved, provided container, as specified in § 951.09(c).
(2) Commercial. The Department of Waste shall collect a reasonable accumulation of refuse of commercial establishments and institutions during the collection period at a fair charge based upon the number of toters/dumpsters per collection during the collection period, at the rates set forth in this article. The Department of Waste shall have authority, when necessary to protect public health, to require the collection of larger amounts and increase the charges, according to the rates set forth in this article. No pickups will be made for items not enclosed within the approved containers.
(c) Special problems.
(1) Contagious disease refuse. The disposal of wearing, 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 Chief of Police or his or her designee.
(2) Inflammable or explosive refuse. Highly inflammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection but shall be disposed of as directed by the Department of Waste at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.
(3) Commercial waste collectors and the like. Commercial waste collectors, collectors of materials for rendering purposes or collectors of garbage for animal consumption may enter into a written agreement with the town for the collection of paper salvage, materials to be used for rendering or garbage to be used as feed for animals, at such times, under such circumstances and at such charges as may be agreed upon.
(Ord. passed 9-20-1977; Ord. passed 5-13-1997; Ord. 2022-09, passed 8-23-2022)