(A) Yard waste. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings, and similar materials are not classified as trash, garbage, or rubbish and shall not be deposited for collection. The borough may accept the deposit of such materials at a location as determined from time to time by the Borough Council for the purposes of composting, chipping, or other appropriate use.
(B) Refuse containers.
(1) Garbage receptacles shall be made of metal or plastic and must be watertight and be provided with a tight-fitting cover.
(2) Pending disposal as herein authorized, garbage shall be stored in such limited quantities and for such limited period of time as shall ensure that no annoyance, nuisance, or health hazard shall be created or maintained thereby.
(3) No person shall use for the reception of garbage any receptacle having the capacity of more than 30 gallons.
(4) All garbage receptacles shall be kept as sanitary as possible in view of the use to which they are put and shall be thoroughly cleansed by the occupant after garbage is removed by the collector.
(5) Rubbish receptacles shall be of a suitable kind, which can easily be handled by one person.
(6) All refuse receptacles shall be provided by the owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant of the premises.
(7) All refuse receptacles shall be maintained in good condition. Any receptacle that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter or that may have jagged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the person collecting the contents thereof shall be promptly replaced upon notice. Failure to comply may result in refusal to collect or the removal of the defective receptacle as refuse.
(C) Storing of refuse.
(1) No person shall place any refuse in any street, alley, or other public place or upon any private property, whether owned by such person or not, within the borough except that it is in proper receptacles for collection or under an express approval granted by the Borough Council. No person shall throw or deposit any refuse in any stream or other body of water.
(2) Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premises is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. Failure to remove any existing accumulation of refuse within 30 days after the effective date of this section shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the occupants of the premises on which refuse receptacles are stored, or the collector, to remove the covers or any of the contents of refuse receptacles.
(4) The container to be picked up shall be placed within five feet of the curb or alley line, except for backyard pickup.
(Ord. 3-2009, passed 12-8-2009) Penalty, see § 50.99