(A) Generally. It shall be the duty of every person occupying the premises for any purpose from which the creation or accumulation of refuse results, to provide a portable vessel, vessels or containers for holding garbage and trash as hereinafter described. It shall be the duty of each user of refuse collection service to keep all containers clean and in a sanitary condition.
(B) Containers. Shall be defined for the purpose of this chapter as a receptacle manufactured for the purpose of refuse containment that includes a securable covering sufficient to prevent spillage of the contents if overturned and to keep the container watertight. Each container shall not hold more than 50 gallons, but in no case shall the combined weight of the container and contents exceed 75 pounds. Non-perishable refuse may be disposed of in baskets, crates or other containers of such size that may easily be handled by one person and of containers substantial enough not to be broken in handling. No container and contents may weigh more than 75 pounds.
(C) Wastewheelers. Shall be defined as a single container with a minimum of two wheels and an attached, hinged lid. This type of container shall be supplied by the contractual refuse hauler and must be contracted through the village.
(D) Dumpsters. Shall be defined as “front or rear loader” commercially manufactured container ranging in size from two yard to eight yard capacity. These containers shall have top covers which shall remain closed except during pickup. The village or contracted refuse hauler shall provide these containers. The property owner shall be responsible to provide a sufficient area and access to accommodate a dumpster in accordance with the refuse hauler’s specifications.
(Prior Code, § 1060.02) (Ord. 376, passed 12-3-1973; Ord. 604, passed 7-18-1994; Ord. 708, passed 9-20-2004)