Subd. 1. Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
Subd. 2. Junk storage. Junk shall not be parked or stored on any premises unless it is housed within a completely enclosed building or on a duly licensed junk dealer premises.
Subd. 3. Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.
A. Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.
B. Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned, or stored on premises, in an exposed manner accessible to children, without first removing the doors, lids, hinges, or latches.
Subd. 4. Disposal of garbage and refuse collection.
A. Mandatory disposal service. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage container. Each occupant of residential or commercial (of either type) premises shall subscribe for, receive and pay for (at going rates for the class of service) the refuse collection services of a garbage and refuse hauler licensed by the city.
B. Collection. No person shall obstruct a licensed garbage and refuse hauler in the performance of its duties.
C. Special assessment. If any person fails or refuses to comply with (A) above, the city may, upon 15-days’ notice in writing mailed to the owner of the premises at the address appearing on the tax rolls of the county, and as an additional and not alternate to any other remedy provided herein, subscribe and pay for the services of such hauler and certify all costs to the County Auditor to be spread upon the tax rolls as a special assessment on the subject premises as provided in M.S. § 429.101.
(Ord. 69, Fourth Series, passed 4-6-2021)