(A) All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of so as not to create a nuisance or a health threat.
(1) Garbage must be stored in rust resistant, water-tight and fly-proof containers with the lids closed.
(2) Garbage containers must be stored at least six inches off the ground surface or on an impervious surface.
(3) Garbage containers must be emptied at least once a week.
(4) A minimum capacity of 40 gallons per occupied site per week shall be provided, according to the manufactured home community rules in § 150.071. Sealed bags can be utilized to supplement therequired containers on the day of garbage collection only. A single 20-gallon container is acceptable if emptied twice a week.
(5) Individual containers shall be available at each site or bulk containers shall be located within 250 feet of any home, provided that the Zoning Officer receives written assurance that the location of the containers is acceptable to the residents whose homes will be more than 250 feet from the containers. There is no distance limitation for bulk containers used by the manufactured home community management to empty individual containers.
(6) Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the State Pollution Control Board (35 Ill. Adm. Code Subtitle G).
(B) Landscape waste (leaves, brush and grass) shall be stored separately from garbage in cans or bags if required by local authorities. Large branches do not need to be placed in a container prior to disposal. If landscape waste burning is permitted by the local jurisdiction, all fires must be located at least 30 feet from any structure.
(1975 Code, § 35-300) (Ord. 2023-7-19A, passed 7-19-2023) Penalty, see § 150.999