The following rules and regulations are applicable to the residents of the City for the collection of refuse from residents properties:
(a) Refuse shall be placed on the tree lawn near the road edge by 7:00 a.m. of the designated collection day. Refuse shall not be put out earlier than the night before the scheduled collection day.
(b) Refuse shall be placed in plastic bags or other disposable containers of not more than thirty-gallon capacity. All bags or other disposable containers shall be securely fastened and shall not exceed fifty pounds in total weight. When metal or plastic garbage cans are used, a plastic disposable bag shall be inserted as a liner and securely fastened.
(c) Garbage shall be completely drained. Garbage disposals shall be used whenever possible.
(d) Large boxes, crates, cartons and papers shall be collapsed and tied in bundles weighing not more than fifty pounds.
(e) The following items cannot be disposed of by the Department of Public Service and Properties and therefore will not be accepted for pick up: liquids (paint, gasoline, oil, thinners, etc.), animals or animal waste.
(f) Tree and hedge trimmings not exceeding three inches in diameter shall be picked up on announced days beginning April 1, 1976.
(g) Appliances and special items not covered herein shall be picked up upon request. A call should be made to the service dispatcher with specific information.
(h) City refuse collectors are not permitted to enter any property, house, garage or other building in making collections.
(i) If holidays fall on a regular collection day, refuse shall be placed at the curb for pick-up the next day.
(j) The Department of Public Service and Properties shall be notified if collection is not made regularly.
(Ord. 1976-9. Passed 1-19-76.)
(Ord. 1976-9. Passed 1-19-76.)