A. Collection Requirements: The following requirements are established governing the collection of bulky waste by the city.
1. Bulky waste must be generated by the owner, occupant or rental agent at that residence to be eligible for collection and must be placed at the curb line for collection or as otherwise designated by the superintendent.
2. Small items lying loose on the ground will not be picked up by the bulky waste crew. They will be left for the customer to place them in an approved can or in a bag.
3. Tree trimmings and branches must be placed together in piles with individual branches not longer than eight feet (8') and dead trees (not more than 6 inches in diameter) and similar materials placed at the curb line.
4. Such bulky waste shall not be commingled with yard waste or other municipal solid waste or waste generated from a different residence.
5. Bulky waste shall be placed separately so as to allow ten feet (10') of clearance from all obstacles, such as, power poles, guywires, signs, fire hydrants and gas meters to allow mechanized pick up.
6. Bulky waste shall not be placed out for collection earlier than four (4) days preceding the regular scheduled bulky waste collection day.
7. By placing bulky waste out for collection, the customer relinquishes title to the bulky item picked up. The division may decline to accept such items that contain other municipal solid waste, contraband, commercial construction debris, or hazardous wastes.
8. Doors on refrigerators and other bulky wastes with affixed doors or panels shall be removed before placement on curb line for collection. Occupants of premises must contact the sanitation department for the disposal of items containing freon, i.e., refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, etc., during the bulky waste collection period noted on the utility bill.
9. The customer will be charged an additional fee for each cubic yard of bulky waste collected in excess of eight (8) cubic yards in any single scheduled collection.
B. Service: Up to eight (8) cubic yards of "bulky waste" as defined in this chapter shall be placed at curbside by six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on the designated collection day.
1. Items shall be placed at least five feet (5') from mailboxes, gas meters, cars, shrubs, or anything else that could interfere with hand loading or mechanical equipment.
2. Items shall be placed at least ten feet (10') away from utility poles, to prevent contact with overhead power lines.
3. Bulky waste shall be a length not exceeding ten feet (10') nor a weight exceeding two hundred fifty (250) pounds.
4. Small items or loose items such as twigs, paper, grass and other similar items must be containerized in plastic bags or boxes so that they do not spill.
5. All items placed for collection must be able to be lifted and handled by two (2) persons.
6. Types of bulky waste that can be placed for collection include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Household appliances,
b. Water tanks,
c. Furniture,
d. Mattresses,
e. Cardboard boxes that are broken down and bundled,
f. Fencing (up to 4 panels),
g. Containerized noncontracted remodeling waste such as leftovers from do it yourself projects,
h. Refrigerators and air conditioners provided they do not contain freon. Such items may be placed out for collection only if the compressor is removed or the appliance has a sticker showing certified removal of the freon.
7. It shall be unlawful to place any waste out for bulky waste collection that is not defined as "bulky waste" herein including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Hospital or medical waste or hazardous waste of any kind;
b. Poisons, acids and caustics, explosives;
c. Dirt, rocks, bricks or concrete;
d. Sewage and liquid waste;
e. Nuclear materials;
f. Gasoline, kerosene, oils and other fuels;
g. Propane tanks, degreasers, lubricants, brake fluid, antifreeze, batteries, tires and rims, car batteries;
h. Sheetrock or roofing items;
i. Contracted construction, reconstruction, demolition, and repair waste.
C. Violations: An owner, occupant or person in control of private premises commits an offense if he or she places, deposits, permits to accumulate or permits or causes placement of bulky waste material on those premises in a manner or location that is in violation of this section. For the first offense, a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) plus court costs shall be imposed. For any second or subsequent offense and upon proof of prior conviction, said person shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus court costs. Violations of this section are continuous and each day the violation occurs is a separate offense. (Ord. 1085 §1, 2010: Ord. 1072 §2, 2009)