All commercial establishments shall store their refuse in containers so as to eliminate wind driven debris and litter in and about their establishments. Approved methods of containerization include refuse receptacles, bulk containers and detachable containers. The number of containers necessary for each commercial establishment shall be as required to maintain a clean, neat, sanitary premises as directed by the department of public works. Spillage and overflow shall be immediately cleaned up when and as it occurs by such establishment.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
Any commercial bulk container or business establishment that furnishes and maintains a bulk container suitable for handling by city or private equipment will be serviced by the city or private collector, provided that such container shall have been approved by the city or private collector for use in collection. All new bulk containers approved for service by the city or private collector shall be either portable packing units or bulk containers. Such containers and units shall at all times be kept in a place easily accessible to city or private equipment, and shall at all times be kept clean, neat, painted and in good state of repair. Service shall be discontinued to establishments failing to maintain containers and units appropriately. Establishments utilizing portable packing units or bulk containers shall be responsible for preparing such containers and units for service; no service shall be given those establishments permitting objects, obstructions or vehicles to hinder in any way the servicing of the container or unit. Cleaning up spilled materials shall be the responsibility of the property owner or occupant.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
Commercial refuse containers shall be placed for collection at ground level on the property and with access without the need for walking or carrying a refuse container over, under or around some yard or property obstacle.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
All loading and unloading areas shall be provided with refuse receptacles for loose debris, paper, packaging materials and other trash. The number of containers necessary for each area shall be as required to maintain a clean, neat and sanitary premises as directed by the department of public works.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
(a) 
Obligation to Furnish Receptacles.
All parking lots and establishments with parking lots shall provide refuse receptacles distributed within the parking area and along public walks. The department of public works shall have the authority to determine the number of receptacles necessary to provide proper containerization. Such receptacles shall be weighted or attached to the ground as necessary to prevent spillage. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or the manager of the parking lot to collect the refuse and trash deposited in such containers and store this material for pick up in an approved location.
(b) 
Obligation to Use Receptacles.
It shall be the obligation of all persons using parking areas to use such refuse receptacles or containers for the purposes intended. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dispose of, dump, scatter or throw upon any such parking lot any litter, refuse, garbage or trash of any kind.
(c) 
When Dumping Prohibited.
No person shall deposit, dump or discharge any garbage, refuse or offensive smelling objects in any commercial dumpster within the city without first having paid the commercial container (dumpster) lease fee to the city or private garbage collector. This provision shall not apply to persons contemplated by subsection (b) above or to those who are picking up litter found on the ground of the immediate area.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
Industrial waste shall be collected, removed or disposed of by the operator of the factory, plant or enterprise creating or causing same. Hazardous or liquid waste or highly combustible industrial waste or toxic waste or chemical waste shall not be disposed of in the city's landfill.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)
All construction and demolition contractors shall provide an adequate number of on-site refuse receptacles, bulk containers or detachable containers for loose debris, paper, building material waste, scrap building materials and other trash produced by those working on the site. All such materials shall be containerized by the end of each day and the site shall be kept clean, orderly and free of litter and refuse at all times. Dirt, mud, construction materials or other debris deposited upon any public or private property as a result of construction or demolition shall be immediately removed by the contractor.
(Ordinance 95-10-03 adopted 10/3/95)