(A) It shall be the duty of every owner, agent, or manager of a residential unit to provide and maintain one or more of the following receptacles or containers for the holding of all garbage and/or refuse generated from said residential unit:
(1) Garbage can. A container or receptacle constructed of a metal treated to prevent rusting, or heavy duty plastic, of substantial construction with a matching overhanging, tight-fitting lid and provided with handles sufficient for safe and convenient handling. Such receptacles or containers shall be water-tight and fly-tight, having a capacity of not more than 35 gallons, a loaded weight of no more than 50 pounds, and shall be kept in serviceable conditions at all times.
(2) Toter. A container or receptacle with a capacity not to exceed 100 gallons which shall have a lid so constructed so as to prevent insect and rodent entry. It shall have a wheel or wheels and a handle for easy and safe mobility and shall be water-tight.
(B) A sufficient number of containers shall be provided to store garbage and/or refuse prior to removal from the residential unit. Such containers or receptacles shall be kept on the premises in a place accessible and convenient for the collection thereof and kept in a sanitary and serviceable condition. All containers used for garbage and/or refuse shall be kept covered or closed to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents. The location of the containers or receptacle shall be kept clean and well-maintained.
(C) In addition to the aforenoted containers, the city may require every owner, agent, or manager of a residential unit, to provide yard waste containers or other container of suitable, two-ply moisture resistant materials that will not adversely impact composting. Yard waste may also be contained in separate garbage cans, or toters, provided that such containers shall have suitable tight-fitting lids, be water-tight and fly-tight, and be kept in serviceable condition at all times.
(D) Any company may provide one or more containers for garbage and/or refuse for its customers. Each container so furnished shall have thereon the name and telephone number of the company furnishing said container.
(Ord. 2011, passed 2-19-09)Penalty, see § 50.99