(A) No household or commercial operator shall permit the accumulation of garbage, refuse and recyclables upon the premises for which he or she is responsible except in approved containers.
(B) All garbage shall be kept in rust-resistant, water-tight, non-absorbent, and easily washable containers which are covered with close-fitting lids or plastic garbage disposal bags. Where practical, all garbage shall be drained of liquids and wrapped in paper before depositing in the garbage containers. The containers shall not be less than 5 gallon capacity nor more than 35 gallon capacity, nor shall they be filled to exceed 75 pounds in weight. Each container shall have 2 handles or a bail, either of which shall be adequate in size and strength to provide for the proper handling of the loaded container. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number to contain all garbage accumulating between collections. All garbage containers shall be washed and disinfected as often as necessary to prevent nuisance.
(C) All other refuse shall be stored in reasonably tight and substantial containers of such size as will permit them to be readily handled. The containers shall be of adequate capacity and provided in sufficient number to contain all refuse accumulating between collections. No container shall be filled exceeding 75 pounds in weight. Containers shall not be used for burning trash or combustible materials. Insofar as practical, all boxes, papers, tree cuttings, and odd articles shall be crushed and tied in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter, or 75 pounds in weight.
(D) No householder or commercial operator shall place any single object greater than 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter, or 75 pounds in weight for collection.
(E) All recyclables shall be kept in the container provided by the residential permittee, the municipality or householder.
(1974 Code, § 93.03) (Ord. 44-76, passed 11-15-1976; Am. Ord. 20-87, passed 5-18-1987; Am. Ord. 49-91, passed 9-16-1991) Penalty, see § 55.99