§ 51.07 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING GARBAGE CANS; CANS AND SURROUNDING AREA TO BE KEPT IN SANITARY CONDITION.

   Garbage receptacles shall be provided by each family or establishment. It shall be the duty of each family or establishment to keep all garbage cans in a sanitary condition and free of offensive odors, as well as the areas surrounding cans.

(1992 Code, § 51.07)  (Ord. passed 8-12-1948)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.08 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO HAVE CONTROL.

   Administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty of the Public Works Department of the town.

(1992 Code, § 51.08)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)

PRECOLLECTION PRACTICES

§ 51.20 SOLID WASTE STORAGE.

   The occupant of every dwelling unit and of every institutional, commercial or business, industrial or other establishment producing solid waste within the corporate limits of the town shall provide sufficient and adequate containers for the storage of all solid waste to serve such dwelling unit or establishment during the intervals between regular collections, and shall maintain such solid waste containers at all times in good repair and the area in which they are stored in a clean, neat and sanitary condition.

(1992 Code, § 51.20)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.21 RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS.

   Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers of not more than 35 gallons, nor less than 20 gallons in nominal capacity. Containers shall be leak-proof, waterproof and fitted with a secure lid, and shall be properly covered at all times, except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof. The container shall have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features. Containers shall be of a type originally manufactured for residential solid wastes with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall be of lightweight and sturdy construction. The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed 75 pounds. Galvanized metal, rubber, fiberglass or plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used.

(1992 Code, § 51.21)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.22 PLACEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL CONTAINERS.

   (A)   Residential solid waste containers and recycling containers shall be located at the curb line of the street and shall be easily and safely accessible to pedestrian traffic from the street, or can be placed in an approved frame. Containers shall not be placed in an artificially sunken or below-ground location, or on a porch, or stoop or raised deck.

   (B)   Trash and recycling receptacles shall not be permanently located on town rights-of-way, and they shall be serviced only if placed immediately next to the curbside on the proper collection day.

(1992 Code, § 51.22)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99