[Code 1964, § 14-40; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
The owners, occupants or persons in charge of residential and other properties using the public collection service shall prepare and set out solid waste in conformance with this article.
[Code 1964, § 14-45; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit for collection any refuse or bulk item not produced at the address which the collection is made or to bring any refuse or bulk item into the City or from one address to another within the City for the purpose of taking advantage of the public collection service.
[Code 1964, § 14-35; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell City refuse bags for any price greater than that established by the common council.
[Code 1964, § 14-41; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
(a)
All garbage, rubbish and ashes set out for public collection shall be placed and sealed in a City refuse bag, except as may otherwise be provided herein or in regulations adopted by the Commissioner. The City refuse bag shall be securely tied and unbroken. The weight of the bag when filled shall not exceed 30 pounds. City refuse bags may also be placed in a suitable container for collection.
(b)
Food service establishments and other properties generating more than 10 gallons per collection of animal or vegetable leavings or similar food or food waste must also place the City refuse bag in a container before setting out for a curbside collection. Such container shall be plastic or metal, of rigid and durable construction and shall have tight-fitting covers which shall be kept tightly sealed. The container shall not exceed 30 gallons in capacity and when filled, shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight.
(c)
It shall be unlawful to place hazardous waste in a City refuse bag or otherwise for public collection.
[Code 1964, § 14-42; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Corrugated cardboard may be set out for collection separate from the City refuse bag if it is flattened and tied and otherwise prepared in the accordance with regulations of the Commissioner. Corrugated cardboard does not include shiny or waxed corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, milk cartons and similar materials.
[Code 1964, § 14-43; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Lumber shall be cut to proper length, not exceeding four feet, stacked, tied and bundled. Roofing materials, bricks, rocks, plaster, plasterboard, lath, concrete and similar substances shall be placed in plastic or metal containers of not more than 30 gallons in size and not more than 60 pounds in weight. Such materials shall be set out in accordance with the schedule to be determined by the Commissioner and shall not exceed one cubic yard in volume.
[Code 1964, § 14-44; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Each building using the public collection service is allowed to put out one bulk item per week, such as large household furnishings or major appliances. Bulk items will be collected on a schedule to be determined by the Commissioner.
[Code 1964, § 14-46; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
The public collection of refuse shall be made from curbside. Refuse shall be properly prepared and placed near the curb in such a manner as to not interfere with public use of the street or sidewalk. Routes, dates and pickup points shall be as determined by the Commissioner. Refuse shall not be placed at the collection point earlier than 5:00 p.m. of the day preceding that on which the collection is to be made if such collection is to be made the following morning, or prior to 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon of the day on which such collections are made if such collections are made in the evening of that day. Empty refuse containers and recycling containers shall be removed from the collection point nor later than 6:00 p.m. after collection.
[Code 1964, § 14-47; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
No person shall, except as authorized by law, pick over, interfere with, disturb, remove or scatter any solid waste placed out for public collection, whether contained in receptacles or otherwise, before same has been removed by the Department of Public Works or public collection agent of the City.
[Code 1964, § 14-50; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Each person shall provide for the separation of recyclables from other solid waste in a suitable container as authorized by law. What constitutes recyclables and the particular requirements for separation shall be as determined by the Commissioner. Recyclables may not be deposited in the City refuse bag for public collection or otherwise except in accordance with this article, other applicable law or with written permission of the Commissioner setting forth the specific means by which recyclables may be handled.
[Code 1964, § 14-51; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
From the time the recyclable materials are placed at the curb by resident for public collection, such recyclable materials shall become the property of the City or its authorized collection agent. It is unlawful for any person without authority from the City to pick over, disturb, collect, pick up, remove or cause to be collected, picked up or removed any recyclable materials set out for curbside collection. Each such collection, picking up or removal from one or more premises shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Persons may dispose of their recyclables by selling same to authorized recyclers or by donating the same to recyclers, but these recyclables may not be picked up at curbside.
[Code 1964, § 14-52; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Only those persons using the public collection system for solid waste may use public collection for recyclables. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit for public collection any recyclable not produced at the address from which collection is made or bring out recyclables into the City or from one address to another within the City for the purpose of taking advantage of the public collection service.
[Code 1964, § 14-53; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Except where otherwise specifically authorized in writing by the Commissioner, no person shall place any recyclables at curbside for public collection in any receptacle other than the City recycling container. No person shall deposit or permit the deposit of any material other than recyclables in the recycling container.
[Code 1964, § 14-54; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Prior to placing in the recycling container, glass containers shall be rinsed so that there is no liquid or solid residue. Clear, green and amber glass containers only may be put in the recycling container. Lids shall be removed but labels do not need to be removed. Broken glass, window glass, windshields, drinking glasses, red glass and blue glass may not be placed in the recycling container but must be placed in the City refuse bag. Newspapers shall be securely tied with string or twine and placed in, atop or next to the recycling container. No magazines, catalogs, books or periodicals may be placed in the recycling container. As other materials become a designated recyclable, they shall be prepared and set out in the manner as determined by the Commissioner.
[Code 1964, § 14-55; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989]
Recyclables set out for public collection shall be set at curbside at such times, dates and pickup points as determined by the Commissioner.
[Code 1964, § 14-56; Ord. No. 264 of 1989, 4-19-1989; Ord. No. 664 of 1989, 4-19-1989; Ord. No. 111, 6-7-2000; Ord. No. 41, 3-17-2004; Ord. No. 44, 3-16-2005; Ord. No. 50, 4-6-2005; amended 9-5-2018 by Ord. No. 102; amended 9-5-2018 by Ord. No. 102]
(a)
Green waste not being used for mulch or composting shall be prepared and set out for public collection in the manner specified by the Commissioner of Public Works. Green waste shall not be set at the curb until the night of collection. Green waste shall not be mixed with recyclable material, rubbish or trash as defined in § 2-22-1.
(b)
Each household shall be limited to not more than 1) five thirty-two-gallon reusable containers or 2) five bundles, maximum of four feet in length, no more than 50 pounds each or 3) a combination of not more than five containers and/or bundles. This containerization period shall be suspended for a period of not less than 45 days, during the spring season, and not less than 60 days during the fall season. The beginning of these suspension periods shall be determined by the Commissioner of Public Works. During these suspension periods loose or noncontainerized green waste is permitted. Green waste shall be defined as in § 2-22-1, consisting of grass clippings, leaves and cuttings from shrubs, hedges and trees. Green waste shall not be defined as the product of tree, shrubbery, or hedge removal that contains 14 inches or more in diameter.
(c)
Any household having green waste in excess of the five-container/bundle limit as specified in Subsection (b), or green waste that does not fit into a container/bundles, may contact the Solid Waste Authority and arrange for a special pick-up. The cost for said pick-up shall be determined by the Solid Waste Authority and billed to the household. Any bill remaining unpaid for 60 days shall be charged to the owner in accordance with Section 2-22-7. This provision shall remain in effect and shall be available to the public during the suspension period as specified in Subsection (b).
(d)
Select construction and demolition debris, as defined by Section 2-22-1, shall be prepared and set out for public collection in the manner specified by the Commissioner of Public Works. Each household shall be limited to one container weighing not more than 50 pounds.
(e)
If the provisions of this section are not complied with, the Commissioner of Public Works or his designee shall serve written notice upon the owner, lessee or occupant or any person having care or control of any such lot or land to comply with the provisions thereof. If the person upon whom the notice is served fails, neglects or refuses to correct the violation within the time specified in such notice, the Commissioner of Public Works shall cause such violation to be abated or corrected, and the cost of such abatement or correction shall be charged to the owner in accordance with Section 2-22-7.