(a) All types of refuse containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition with the lids closed except whenever they are being loaded or unloaded.
(b) Refuse containers suitable for residential places or premises shall be provided by the collector or the City. Any container shall be of a size based upon the subscription service level requested by the person responsible for the payment of charges therefor or as may be required by this chapter. Any container shall not be loaded with more than the quantity of materials that either can fit in the container with its lid closed or is in excess of the weight limit marked on the container, when the lid is closed. All containers for use at commercial premises shall be provided by or approved by the collector, except for industry-approved grease or cooking oil tallow containers that shall be provided by a designated tallow hauler.
(c) Refuse containers shall be collected by the collector whenever the containers are placed in a refuse enclosure or at the authorized collection area. Collection may be made at another location upon approval of the director, based upon the subscription service level requested.
(d) All commercial property owners, commercial business owners and persons shall provide access to the city or the collector for the inspection of internal and external refuse containers and enclosures. The director shall be authorized to conduct inspections of commercial premises, as permitted by law, to ensure compliance with this chapter, including this section.
(e) Commercial property owners, commercial business owners and persons shall ensure that all refuse containers and refuse enclosures are accessible and easily serviceable by the collector. Service vehicles shall have a safe and clear passage and access to refuse enclosures to provide for the efficient service to customers.
(Ord. 5536 § 2 (part), 2021: Ord. 5475 § 9, 2019; Ord. 5377 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 4451 § 1 (part), 1997)