(a) Reusable waste containers and recycling containers shall be constructed of corrosion resistant metal or other materials which will not absorb water, grease or oil. The containers shall be leakproof, including sides, seams and bottoms and be durable enough to withstand anticipated usage without rusting, cracking or deforming in a manner that would impair servicability. The interior of the container shall be smooth without interior projections or rough seams which would make it difficult to clean or interfere with its emptying. The exterior of the container should be safe for handling with no cracks, holes or jagged edges. Containers should be stored on a firm, level, well drained surface which is large enough to accommodate all of the containers and which is maintained in a clean spillage-free condition.
(b) Reusable waste containers which are emptied manually shall have a capacity of no more than thirty-five gallons (132.5L) in volume, and reusable recycling containers which are emptied manually shall have a capacity of no more than 20 gallons in volume, and shall not exceed seventy-five pounds (34.05 kg) when filled, unless they are mounted on casters and can be serviced by being rolled to the collection vehicle and tilted for emptying. The containers shall be constructed with rounded edges and tapered sides with the larger diameter at the top of the container to facilitate discharge of the solid waste by gravity. Containers shall have two handles or bails located directly opposite one another on the sides of the container. Containers shall have covers which are tight-fitting to resist the intrusion of water and vectors, and should be equipped with a suitable handle. Containers shall be designed so that they cannot be tipped over easily, and shall be capable of being serviced without the collector coming into physical contact with the solid waste.
(Ord. 881. Passed 2-6-90.)
(c) Reusable waste containers which are emptied mechanically shall be designed or equipped to prevent spillage or leakage during onsite storage, collection or transport. The container shall be easily cleanable and designed to allow easy access for depositing the waste and removing it by gravity or by mechanical means. The containers shall be easily accessible to the collection vehicle in an area which can safely accommodate the dimensions and weight of the vehicle.
(d) Single-use plastic and paper bags shall meet the National Sanitation Foundation Standard No. 31 for polyethylene refuse bags and Standard No. 32 for paper refuse bags, respectively. However, such bags do not need to have been certified by the National Sanitation Foundation. Single-use bags containing food wastes shall be stored within the confines of a building or container between collection periods. (Ord. 790. Passed 5-26-87.)