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Division 3

RECEPTACLES

Adopted August 30, 2015

Section 54.71

Required.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The owner, occupant or lessor, or any agent thereof, of every premises where garbage and rubbish accumulate shall cause to be provided for such premises sufficient and proper receptacles as prescribed in this division. Receptacles that are broken, are without handles, or which otherwise fail to comply with the requirements of this article may be classed as "rubbish," and after due notice to the user may be collected as rubbish. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(A))

Section 54.72

Garbage receptacles.

Adopted August 30, 2015

(a) The receptacles for garbage shall be kept on the premises in the rear thereof within an approved distance of the rear entrance to the dwelling or premises. Containers shall be placed at the curb on pickup days and readily accessible to the collectors. Where approved liners are used, it will only be necessary to place the liner and contents at the curb, securely bound at the top.
(b) Garbage receptacles shall be of substantial approved construction, free of holes, with proper handles and a tightfitting cover, and shall have a capacity of not less than ten gallons and not more than 20 gallons, and no single receptacle shall weigh more than 100 pounds when full. Garbage receptacles shall be adequate in size and number to hold one week's accumulation. All garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(B), (C))

Section 54.73

Rubbish receptacles.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Rubbish receptacles shall be metal or wooden bushel containers with handles, in good condition, and shall weigh not to exceed 100 pounds when full. Rubbish containers other than metal or wooden baskets with handles in good condition, as specified in this section, may be collected as rubbish without notice, except that garbage receptacles may be used as rubbish containers. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(D))

Section 54.74

Large accumulations of rubbish.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Accumulations of rubbish larger than can be contained in a receptacle shall be securely tied in compact bundles not to exceed 100 pounds in weight and placed in a location designated by the sanitation officer. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(E))

Section 54.75

Removal of empty containers from curb.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Empty garbage and rubbish containers shall not be left at the curb more than 24 hours. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(F))

Section 54.76

Disposal of ashes.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Ashes will be removed only when placed in rubbish containers as specified in this division, and shall not contain live coals. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(G))

Section 54.77

Disturbing receptacles or contents.

Adopted August 30, 2015

No person shall disturb the contents of any garbage or rubbish receptacle or bundle, or leave the receptacles or contents in a condition other than as provided in this article. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 35.154(H)) Secs. 54-78—54-100. - Reserved.