[CC 1987 §215.010; Ord. No. 651 §3-1, 6-6-1969]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
LITTER
Garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which if thrown or deposited as prohibited by this Chapter, tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
OWNER
Any person, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly or severally with others, shall be in ownership of, or have charge, care or control of, any dwelling or commercial unit within the City as owner, employee, or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate of person of the title holder, and such person shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this Chapter to the same extent as the owner.
REFUSE
All putrescibles and non-putrescible solid wastes (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, solid market and industrial wastes; wrecked, dilapidated, disabled or derelict motor vehicles, including automobiles or any part thereof which do not meet the safety standards for maintenance and operation, as provided under the Statutes of the State of Missouri. The terms "wrecked", "dilapidated", and "disabled" as used in this Chapter shall mean any motor vehicle, or automobile or part thereof, which is found lacking essential component parts which prevent it from being immediately operable and mobile under its own source of power. This definition as related to motor vehicles shall not apply to any licensed motor vehicle repair or storage facility.
RUBBISH
Non-putrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and non-combustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, ashes, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
[CC 1987 §215.020; Ord. No. 651 §§3.2 — 3.12, 6-6-1969]
A. 
Throwing, Etc. Upon Streets, Etc. No person shall throw or deposit litter in or upon any street, sidewalk or other public place within the City except in public receptacles, or in authorized private receptacles for collection.
B. 
Placing In Receptacles So As To Prevent Scattering. Persons placing litter in public receptacles or in authorized private receptacles shall do so in such a manner as to prevent it from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk or other public place or upon private property.
C. 
Sweeping, Etc., Accumulation Of Littler Into Gutters, Etc. No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter, street or other public place within the City the accumulation of litter from any building or lot or from any public or private sidewalk or driveway.
D. 
Abutting Owners To Keep Sidewalks Free Of Litter. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalk in front of their premises free of litter.
E. 
Merchants To Keep Sidewalks Free Of Litter. Persons owning or occupying places of business within the City shall keep the sidewalk in front of their business premises free of litter.
F. 
Throwing, Etc. From Vehicle. No person, while a driver or passenger in a vehicle, shall throw or deposit litter upon any street or other public place within the City, or upon private property.
G. 
Throwing, Etc. In Parks. No person shall throw or deposit litter in any park within the City except in public receptacles and in such a manner that the litter will be prevented from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any part of the park or upon any street or other public place. Where public receptacles are not provided, all such litter shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere as provided by this Chapter.
H. 
Depositing, Etc., On Occupied Private Property. No person shall throw or deposit litter on any occupied private property within the City whether owned by such person or not, except that the owner or person in control of private property may maintain authorized private receptacles for collection in such a manner that litter will be prevented from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk or other public place or upon any other private property.
I. 
Depositing, Etc., On Vacant Private Property. No person shall throw or deposit litter on any open or vacant private property within the City whether owned by such person or not.
J. 
Litter Blowing, Etc., From Loaded Trucks, Etc. No person shall drive or move any truck or other vehicle within the City unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any load, contents or litter from being blown or deposited upon any street, alley or other public place; nor shall any person drive or move any vehicle or truck within the City, the wheels or tires of which carry onto or deposit in any street, alley or other public place mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or foreign matter of any kind.
K. 
Premises To Be Kept Free Of Litter. The owner or person in control of any private property shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter; provided however, that this Chapter shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized private receptacles for collection.
[CC 1987 §215.030; Ord. No. 79-15 §1, 6-26-1979; Ord. No. 92-3 §3, 6-9-1992]
A. 
Persons owning or occupying property shall place all garbage and trash in proper receptacles with a tight fitting lid. The receptacle may be either plastic or metal and the size shall be between a twenty (20) gallon and thirty-five (35) gallon container.
B. 
Persons shall place yard wastes only in biodegradable bags or containers with a lid securely attached. Yard wastes shall not be placed in a plastic bag of any type. Garbage and refuse shall not be placed in a plastic bag except when the entire plastic bag is placed within a proper receptacle with a tight fitting lid.
C. 
Persons owning or occupying property shall keep all garbage and trash out of sight behind the building line before dusk of the evening preceding garbage and trash collection. After garbage and trash has been collected, the containers must be removed from the street area as soon as possible after collection, but not later than Midnight of the day of collection.
[CC 1987 §215.050; Ord. No. 651 §1, 6-6-1969]
Each day's violation of, or failure, refusal or neglect to comply with any provision of this Chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
[Ord. No. 21-6, 10-28-2021]
A. 
A resident may use a dumpster or pod at his or her residence for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days.
1. 
The use of a dumpster or pod during this fourteen (14) day period shall not require a permit from the Northwoods City Hall or payment of a fee to the City of Northwoods, Missouri.
2. 
The resident shall notify the City of Northwoods of the date of placement of a dumpster or pod at his or her residence within five (5) business days. The fourteen (14) day period shall be calculated beginning with the date on which the dumpster or pod was placed on the resident's property.
3. 
The dumpster or pod shall be placed on the resident's driveway.
B. 
For periods exceeding fourteen (14) days, a resident may use a dumpster or pod at his or her residence upon receipt of a permit from the City of Northwoods City Hall.
1. 
A dumpster or pod permit shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days and may be renewed for two (2) additional thirty-day periods upon approval of the administration at the Northwoods City Hall if construction is still pending.
2. 
A dumpster or pod permit shall cost fifty dollars ($50.00). Each additional permit shall be renewed at a cost of fifty dollars ($50.00).
C. 
All pods and dumpsters shall state the full name and phone number of the company providing said pod or dumpster.
D. 
All pods or dumpsters shall be equipped with a cover/lid that completely covers the items therein.
1. 
Pods and dumpsters shall be covered when moved.
2. 
Residents must not allow their respective pod or dumpster to become so full that they are unable to properly close.
3. 
Residents must empty their respective pod or dumpster timely and regularly to avoid any overflow or spillage.
E. 
If the resident has a driveway, the pod or dumpster shall be placed on the resident's driveway.
F. 
If the resident does not have a driveway, the pod or dumpster may be placed on the street under the following conditions:
1. 
No pod or dumpster shall block the flow of traffic or create a safety hazard within the residence.
2. 
No pod or dumpster shall be located within forty (40) feet of a bus stop, twenty (20) feet of a disabled parking spot, twenty (20) feet from a crosswalk, thirty (30) feet of an intersection or fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant.
3. 
The resident shall obtain a permit under Subsection (B) of this Section.
G. 
At no time may a pod or dumpster be placed on the grass.
H. 
All pods and dumpsters must be accessible from the property being emptied or renovated.
I. 
At no time may a pod or dumpster contain yard waste or hazardous materials.
J. 
The City of Northwoods City Hall reserves the right to place restrictions on the placement, size or time limit of the use of a pod or dumpster at all times.
K. 
A resident found to be in violation of any part of this Section shall be subject to all penalties within the law.