(A) The occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial or business, industrial, or agricultural establishment producing solid waste within the corporate limits of the city, shall provide sufficient and adequate containers for the storage of all solid waste, except bulky rubbish and demolition and construction waste, to serve each such dwelling unit and/or establishment, and to maintain such solid waste containers at all times in good repair.
(B) The occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial, business, industrial, or agricultural establishment shall place all solid waste to be collected in proper solid waste containers and shall maintain such solid waste containers and the area surrounding them in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition at all times. Accumulation of waste in suitable containers shall not be stored upon any site in the city for a period longer than ten days.
(C) Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than 39 gallons nor less than 20 gallons in nominal capacity, except that residential solid waste may be stored in trash bags of adequate strength in a size not to exceed 55 gallons. All containers, including bags, shall be leakproof and waterproof, fly-tight, and properly covered, tied, or enclosed, except when depositing waste therein, or removing the contents thereof. Containers other than bags shall have handles, bails, or other suitable lifting devices or features. Containers other than bags shall be of a type originally manufactured for residential solid waste, with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall be of light weight and sturdy construction. The weight of any individual container, including bags and its contents, shall not exceed 75 pounds. Galvanized metal containers or rubber, fiberglass, or plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used in addition to bags. Disposable solid waste containers with suitable frames or containers as approved by the city may also be used for storage of residential solid waste. Galvanized metal containers, or rubber, fiberglass, or plastic containers with suitable frames or containers as approved by the city may also be used for storage of residential solid waste.
(D) Commercial solid waste shall be stored in solid waste containers as approved by the Board. The containers shall be waterproof, leakproof, and shall be covered at all times except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof; and shall meet all requirements as set forth by § 50.07.
(E) Solid waste containers which are not approved will be collected together with their contents and disposed of.
(F) Yard wastes shall be stored in containers so constructed and maintained as to prevent the dispersal of wastes placed therein upon the premises served, upon adjacent premises, or upon adjacent public rights-of-way. The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed 75 pounds.
(Prior Code, § 230.020) Ord. 175, passed 12-14-1974; Ord. 388, passed 12-3-2008)