(A) Confinement; free of liquids. All refuse shall be placed in tied polyethylene bags or containers. All garbage, before being placed in such containers, shall have drained from it all free liquids and may be wrapped in paper.
(B) Refuse containers. Refuse containers may be provided by the owner, tenant, lessee or occupant of the premises. Refuse containers shall be maintained in good condition and any container that does not conform to the provisions of this subchapter, or that has ragged or chipped edges or any other defects liable to hamper or injure the person collecting the contents thereof, shall be promptly replaced. The licensed hauler selected by the village shall have the authority to refuse collection service for failure to comply herewith, after giving notice to the Director of Public Works.
(C) Storing of refuse.
(1) Public places. No person shall place any refuse of rubbish in any street, alley or other public place or upon any private property, whether owned by such person or not, with the village, except it be in proper containers for collection, or with express approval given by the Director, nor shall any person throw or deposit any refuse or rubbish in any stream or other body of water.
(2) Unauthorized accumulation. Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse or rubbish on any premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. Failure to remove any existing accumulation of refuse or rubbish, after the effective date of this subchapter shall be deemed a violation of this subchapter.
(3) Scattering of refuse. No person shall cast, place, sweep or deposit anywhere within the village, refuse or rubbish in such a manner that it may be carried or deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk, alley, sewer, parkway or other public place, or in any occupied premises within the village.
(D) Points of collection.
(1) In all areas of the village not served by public alleys, refuse containers shall be placed for collection at ground level between front curb and the sidewalk of dwelling units, and where there is no curb or sidewalk, then at the front property line of the dwelling unit.
(2) Refuse containers shall not be placed for collection before 7:00 p.m. on the evening before the day of collection and shall be removed by 9:00 p.m. on the day of collection, said collection day or days to be determined by the Director.
(Ord. 2012-01, passed 3-27-2012)