(A) Preparation of garbage/trash. All materials under this subsection shall be placed in the appropriate curbside container provided either by the city or the licensed contractor. All garbage/trash, before placed in such containers, shall have drained from it all free liquids. Tree trimmings, hedge and clippings, branches and leaves, or similar material shall not be placed in garbage/trash containers.
(B) Recyclables. Those materials deemed as suitable for recycling as determined by the city or licensed contractor shall be placed in the recycling container provided for such purpose. Recyclables shall be rinsed out or otherwise cleaned before placement in the recycling container.
(C) Storing of garbage and recycling containers before collection day. Garbage and recycling bins or containers shall be stored in a closed area such as a garage or shed. Alternatively, if stored in the open, said bins or containers must be stored immediately adjacent to principal or accessory structure.
(D) Unauthorized storing of garbage, trash and recycling materials.
(1) Public places. No person shall store any garbage, trash, recycling materials, refuse or rubbish in any street, alley or other public place.
(2) Unauthorized accumulation. Any unauthorized accumulation of any type of material governed by this chapter on any premises shall be declared a nuisance and is prohibited per Chapter 93.
(3) Scattering of garbage, trash and/or recyclables. No person shall throw out, place, sweep or deposit anywhere within the city materials governed by this chapter in such 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 city.
(E) Points of collection. In all areas of the city not served by public alleys, refuse containers shall be placed for collection at ground level between the front curb and the sidewalk of dwelling units, and where there is no curb or sidewalk, then at the front property line of the residential unit.
(1) Refuse containers shall not be placed on the traveled portion of the street or highway so as to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or to hinder snow-plowing.
(2) Refuse containers shall be placed for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Residents may place the containers for collection up to 24 hours in advance and must remove them within 24 hours after collection.
(Ord. 669, passed 5-9-2022) Penalty, see § 50.99