(A) All commercial establishments shall store their refuse in receptacles or containers as specified herein so as to eliminate wind-driven debris and unsightly litter in and about their establishments. Approved methods of containerization include refuse receptacles, bulk containers and detachable containers. The number and type of containers necessary for each commercial establishment shall be as required to maintain a clean, neat, sanitary premises as directed by the Department of Public Works. Spillage and overflow shall be immediately cleaned up when and as it occurs by the establishment. Equipment and other personal property located or stored outdoors shall be situated to prevent water from accumulating therein.
(B) Commercial establishments will be allowed to use the 96 gallon receptacles under the following guidelines:
(1) The property does not have room available for a commercial dumpster;
(2) The property does not have room for a commercial front end truck to safely access a dumpster;
(3) The property’s generated waste is similar in size and material to residential waste, no food waste, hazardous waste, or construction debris;
(4) Solid waste and recycle receptacles shall be secured in an enclosed area at the rear of property.
(5) The Public Works Director shall determine the need for size and number of any such receptacle according to commonly accepted standards, based on the quantity of refuse and the schedule of collection. The solid waste collector shall pick up no more than three solid waste receptacles and three recycling receptacles per dwelling or commercial business per collection day. Any dwelling unit or commercial business generating more than can be contained in three solid waste receptacles or three recycling receptacles between collection days shall use bulk containers.
(OC, § 4-2-10) (Am. Ord. 2015-O2, passed 8-18-15) Penalty, see § 10.99