(A) Receptacles for mechanical collection shall be provided to the generator by franchisee, unless otherwise authorized by the franchisee. The loaded weight of a receptacle shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications.
(B) Except for drop boxes, receptacles shall be equipped with lids sufficient to keep out water and to prevent disturbance by animals and entrance of pests; they shall be kept closed, except when being filled, emptied or cleaned; and they shall be kept in a clean, leak-proof and sanitary condition by the generator of the solid waste.
(C) Sunken refuse cans or receptacles shall not be installed or used.
(D) Stationary compactors shall comply with applicable federal and state safety regulations. No stationary compactor or other container or drop box shall be loaded so as to exceed the safe design limit or operation limit for collection vehicles used by franchisee. A person who wishes service for a compactor that the person is going to acquire shall acquire a compactor approved by the franchisee that is compatible with the equipment of the franchisee or the equipment the franchisee is willing to acquire.
(Ord. 517, passed 2-9-2009) Penalty, see § 52.99