Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting
any premises or any place where garbage or rubbish accumulates shall
subscribe to a sanitation collection service.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.01)
It shall be the duty of every person subscribing to the sanitation
collection service to provide a container or containers for garbage
and refuse, sufficient in size and number to accommodate and securely
keep all garbage and refuse that may accumulate between collections.
Garbage containers shall be watertight and constructed of a solid
and durable grade of metal, plastic, or paper material.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.02)
It shall be the duty of every person subscribing to the sanitation
collection service to place such garbage containers directly behind
the curbline of the street abutting such property or in the absence
of a curb directly behind the ditchline abutting such property. In
no event shall such containers be placed in the street or on the sidewalk
or in any manner placed where the containers will interfere with vehicular
or pedestrian traffic. It shall be the responsibility of the subscriber
to place the containers no earlier than 6:00 p.m. of the afternoon
preceding the collection day.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.03)
It shall be unlawful to meddle with garbage cans, trash or rubbish
receptacles or in any way pilfer, search, or scatter contents of such
garbage cans or rubbish receptacles in or upon any street or alley
within the city limits.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.04)
All containers shall be kept clean and free from accumulation
of any substance remaining attached to the inside of the container
which would attract or breed flies, mosquitoes, or other insects.
The area surrounding garbage containers shall be maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition. The contents of all receptacles shall be protected
so that the wind cannot scatter the contents over the streets, alleys,
or other property within the city. All containers shall be securely
closed in such a manner as to prevent the scattering of the contents
and to make them inaccessible to insects, rodents, and other animals.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.05)
It shall be unlawful for any person to transport garbage or
refuse for hire which has been collected from any premises within
the city over any public street within the city. This section shall
not apply to any person who at the time of such activity is operating
under a valid contract or franchise granted by the city which authorizes
said person to use the public streets to conduct such activity.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.06)
The monthly charge for the collection, removal and disposal
of garbage and trash from residences and businesses within the corporate
limits of the city shall be as provided for in the city fee schedule.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.07)
The charges fixed herein for the collection, removal, and disposal of all garbage and/or trash shall be entered in their respective amounts on the utility bill. The city may discontinue all utility services, including water, sewer, and garbage and trash services, for failing to pay any such assessed charges and until such charges have been paid in full, under conditions and procedures detailed in section 13.02.031 through 13.02.044.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.08)
Waste from building operations, rock waste, building materials,
or other refuse resulting from building or remodeling operations or
resulting from a general cleanup of vacant or improved property shall
be removed by the building contractor, owner, or occupant of the building
at his or her own expense. It shall be unlawful for any person to
place such materials in any dumpster or other trash receptacle for
disposal by the city or any agent or contractor of the city.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.09)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep, throw, or deposit any
garbage, trash, debris, stagnant water, or dead animal into, upon,
or along any public property or private property of another, except
as may be specifically provided by this article.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or otherwise in control of any premises within the city to permit any of the conditions described in subsection (a) to exist upon property owned or controlled by him after having actual or constructive notice thereof.
(c)
It shall be unlawful for any person to place in any container any
material other than as specifically provided in this article.
(d)
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or maintain garbage
or trash except as provided for by this article.
(e)
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any burning match,
charcoal, ember, or other material in any container used for the disposal
of garbage.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.10)
(a)
It shall be the duty of the owner or person otherwise in charge of
multifamily, institutional, or industrial premises within the city
to cause all garbage and trash accumulated on the premises to be placed
in disposable containers, or commercial-type containers. Commercial-type
containers may be used and may be placed at a location on the premises
as arranged between the customer and the collector, but subject to
review by the city at any time.
(b)
Disposable containers shall be placed at a location on the premises
which is readily accessible to the collector.
(c)
The amount and character of garbage shall be considered in establishing
size of commercial containers and frequency of pickup. The city shall
have final authority to establish such size and frequency based on
the history of amount and type of garbage generated by the customer.
The collection and removal of garbage and trash from premises used
for commercial, institutional, or industrial purposes shall be made
as often as necessary in order to maintain the premises free of such
accumulations. Garbage, except dry trash in contractor-supplied containers,
shall be collected not less than one (1) time each week, except for
roll-off containers which shall not be subject to this provision so
long as they are used solely for brush and dry trash.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.11)
(a)
The collection, removal, and disposal of all garbage, trash, and
brush shall be carried on in a systematic, efficient manner to keep
the city in a clean and sanitary condition.
(b)
All vehicles used for the collection and transportation of garbage
and trash shall be equipped with suitable covers which shall be used
to prevent blowing or scattering of refuse while garbage and trash
are being transported for disposal.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.12)
(a)
No person shall collect, remove, or dispose of garbage containers
or trash receptacles or transport garbage or trash on the streets,
alleys, or public thoroughfares of the city except duly authorized
agents or employees of the city and persons acting pursuant to a contract
with the city for public collection and disposal of garbage, trash,
and brush, except as provided in this section. This section shall
not apply to the transportation of garbage, trash, or brush from outside
the city to a disposal site outside the city.
(b)
Upon application and compliance with this section, a license may
be obtained to serve the licensee’s place of business. A license
shall be issued upon application and payment of a license fee to the
water department office for the collection and transportation of garbage
and trash from the licensee’s premises or place of business
using the licensee’s own vehicles, equipment, and personnel.
The permit fee is provided under section A5.003(c). Application for
a license shall include the following information:
(c)
All licensed trucks and containers used for the collection and transportation
of garbage and trash shall be clearly marked with the owner’s
name and telephone number in letters and figures not less than two
(2) inches high.
(d)
Garbage and trash shall be removed by the licensee at least twice
a week.
(e)
Violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be sufficient
cause for revocation of the license by the city council or its designee.
(f)
Individuals desiring to occasionally remove brush, debris, or trash
from their own residence or business may do so if they have regular
service from the city’s contractor.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.13; Ordinance
adopting Code)
The city is not required to furnish garbage services to consumers
beyond the corporate limits, or to continue to supply, once begun,
such services. The city reserves the right to provide services to
such consumers it deems advisable and to, at any time, wholly or partially,
discontinue such services to any consumers located outside the corporate
limits.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.14)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
place, or cause to be placed, in any solid waste container or receptacle
within the city any garbage, trash, refuse, or other solid waste without
first having obtained the consent of the owner, agency, lessee, tenant,
or occupant of any residence, business, or commercial or industrial
establishment whose duty and responsibility it is to provide and maintain
the solid waste container or receptacle.
(2001 Code, sec. 50.15)
Each residential unit and each commercial establishment will
maintain solid waste collection service with the contractor granted
the exclusive solid waste collection franchise by the city. Commercial
establishments may jointly purchase solid waste collection services
under the following conditions:
(1)
This provision will only apply to commercial containers and not to
hand-collected accounts;
(2)
Only one commercial establishment will be billed for the service.
That commercial establishment will be responsible for collecting from
the other participating businesses; and
(3)
The commercial establishments provide to the city letters of agreement
with the participating businesses that a joint purchase arrangement
has been made.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.100)
The city will bill for all residential solid waste collection services in accordance with the procedures described in section 13.02.031 through 13.02.044. Commercial and industrial customers will be billed for services by the contract grantee.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.101)
Each container, bag, or bundle of solid waste shall be placed
at curbside for collection by 7:00 a.m. on designated collection days.
Curbside refers to the portion of right-of-way adjacent to paved or
traveled city roadways (including alleys). Containers, bags, or bundles
shall be placed as close to the roadway as practical to an access
point for the collection vehicle. The city or its agents may refuse
to pick up more than five, or the equivalent of five, 36-gallon garbage
cans on each designated collection day.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.102)
Each residence will be furnished a bin to store recyclable materials.
The bin shall be placed at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the designated
collection day for recyclable materials. Replacement bins can be purchased
from the city or the city’s agent.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.103)
Each residence must make alternate arrangements for the collection
and disposal of construction debris, stable matter, dead animals,
and hazardous waste. The city or the city’s agent will have
the right of first refusal for these special services.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.104)
All industrial or commercial establishments in the city that
consistently have the equivalent of more than five 36-gallon containers
of solid waste per collection day will be required to obtain a commercial
container.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.105)
The provisions of this article are put in place to implement
the contract for solid waste collection and disposal services negotiated
by the city. The current contract will be used for defining terms
and clarifying specifications found in this article.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.106)
Notwithstanding any other remedy provided under law, the city
may suspend or cause the suspension of water or other utility service
for nonpayment of a solid waste collection bill.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.107)
The city may impose a fine of not more than $500.00 for failure
to pay a solid waste collection bill. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.108)
(a)
Every owner of a building, or part thereof, occupied by people for
any purpose, any part of the day or night, situated on any city block
in the city, where a public sewer is laid and maintained within 250
feet of such building or any building on acreage tracts where buildings
are within 250 feet of a public sewer, and have no water closet or
privy connected with sewer, shall, within 180 days after the enactment
and legal publication of this section, put up within said building
or part of building used as aforesaid, or upon the premises where
the same is situated, a water closet or closets and have same connected
with the public sewer system, but only if such building(s) can be
served by a gravity flow line. The work done in connection therewith,
and all materials used, shall comply strictly with the requirements
this section.
(b)
In all cases where a privy or water closet is now or may hereafter
be connected with the public sewer system, the owner controlling the
same or his or her agent shall cause such privy, or closets, to be
supplied with water for flushing, which shall be delivered from a
tank. Said tank shall hold not less than four gallons of water at
each flushing and to refill with water at a pressure of not less than
15 pounds to the square inch. The water shall be conducted from the
tank to the bowl of the privy or closet through a circular metallic
pipe not less than 1-1/4 in diameter.
(2001 Code, sec. 51.155; Ordinance
adopting Code)
