(a) The owner, agent, lessee or occupant of any dwelling or portion thereof, or any premises where ashes, garbage, rubbish, waste paper, brush, lawn clippings or leaves and other refuse are produced or permitted to accumulate shall provide such containers as may be required by this section and by the rules and regulations of the Director for each such material. Refuse containers shall be maintained in good condition and any container that does not conform to the provisions of this section or the regulations of the Director shall be promptly replaced upon notice. The Director shall have the authority to refuse collection services for failure to comply herewith.
(b) Containers for rubbish and garbage shall be made of metal, sturdy plastic or rubber with a capacity of not less than ten gallons nor more than 32 gallons; shall be provided with handles and shall be covered with tight fitting covers. All rubbish and garbage shall be drained of liquid before being deposited in containers. Plastic bags with the same capacity, as aforesaid, properly tied, are also acceptable.
(c) Tree trimmings, hedge clippings, brush and similar materials shall be cut to length not to exceed four feet and tied in bundles not more than two feet thick before being deposited for collection.
(d) Lawn clippings, leaves, plant cuttings and similar materials shall be placed in such containers or otherwise prepared for collection as the Director shall authorize and approve.
(e) Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premises, or the failure to contain garbage and rubbish as provided by this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(Ord. 2002-23. Passed 6-17-2002.)