A. All solid waste, except ashes, shall be placed in authorized containers. Unless approved otherwise, all solid waste shall be placed at the curb line, as defined in section 4-5-2 of this chapter, in a manner whereby it may be easily seen.
B. Solid waste producers not abutting public streets or alleys shall permit access to the franchisee for collection and disposal of solid waste placed in containers.
C. Solid waste shall not be placed in any type of container except those defined herein. No manual container (garbage can) may be filled to a weight exceeding sixty (60) pounds. Worn out manual containers may not be utilized. Solid waste shall not be compacted in a container to the extent of obstructing an easy removal from the container.
D. Ashes placed for collection shall be cold and free from any fire, live coals or other substances which might ignite. Ashes shall be placed in tightly secured plastic bags and placed in a separate metal container from any flammable materials.
E. Small tree limbs, when tied in bundles not over four feet (4') long and weighing less than thirty five (35) pounds, will be collected.
F. Magazines and papers may be tied in bundles but must not be put out in wet weather or any earlier than twelve (12) hours before collection time unless in a sealed container.
G. Broken concrete, rocks, plaster, discarded building materials, trees, large tree limbs and other bulky waste may not be placed for collection as household waste.
H. Bags containing solid waste will be collected but may not be set out for service until the morning of the collection day. Bags may be placed for collection in advance of the collection day if they contain only leaves, grass cuttings, weeds and hedge trimmings. Bags containing solid waste must weigh less than thirty five (35) pounds.
I. Loose paper, wastebasket material, wastepaper, etc., must be placed in covered containers.
J. Dead animals or portions thereof placed for collection must weigh less than ten (10) pounds and must be placed in a securely tied plastic bag, then in a container with a tightfitting lid.
K. Hazardous waste must be disposed of in a manner consistent with federal, state and city regulations. Anyone needing to dispose of hazardous waste must contact the director and franchisee. All fees and charges regarding hazardous wastes shall be the responsibility of the generator. The franchisee may require a deposit from the generator prior to pick up of hazardous waste. Title to hazardous waste shall remain with the generator.
L. Infectious solid waste must be disposed of in a manner consistent with federal, state and city regulations. Such waste must be double bagged in securely tied plastic bags, inside clearly marked puncture proof plastic containers in a manner approved, and placed by the director and the franchisee, who shall be notified by the producer of the fact that such waste is being placed for pick up. Title to infectious waste shall remain with the producer. (Ord. 258, 1-19-1987)