(a) 
It is unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly handle, scavenge from, disturb, or remove any contents of any bin, bag, or other container that has been placed for collection of garbage, trash or recyclable materials at the designated location for pickup by the department, or for pickup by any other public or private collection service.
(b) 
Refuse shall be collected from every building, house, structure and trailer house within the corporate boundaries, used for residential, church, school, college, lodge, commercial, business or any other purpose, and the owner, occupant, tenant or lessee using or occupying such premises shall provide and maintain standard refuse containers of sufficient size and number, as hereinafter specified, to hold such garbage or trash as will normally accumulate on such premises.
(1984 Code, sec. 11-2; Ordinance O-05-14 adopted 5/27/2014; 1997 Code, sec. 50.15)
Each owner, occupant, tenant or lessee receiving refuse collection service shall be provided suitable leakproof refuse containers for garbage and trash, constructed of substantial material and maintained in good condition, with a tightfitting lid or cover, with handles so that same can be conveniently emptied, and tapered from top to bottom; provided that the code enforcement officer may approve appropriate containers for commercial establishments. When containers deteriorate so as to become hazardous or non-leakproof, they shall be replaced.
(1984 Code, sec. 11-3; 1997 Code, sec. 50.16)
All refuse containers shall be kept secure and fastened with lids in place at all times so that insects, rodents or other animals cannot have access to the contents thereof, to minimize fire hazard, and to prevent accumulation of water therein.
(1984 Code, sec. 11-4; 1997 Code, sec. 50.17)
Containers shall be placed by the curb or the front or side of the building, house or structure for which refuse service is provided; provided, however, that in no event shall such containers be placed inside any building, fence or other enclosure. Such placement shall not occur sooner than 24 hours prior to collection. The code enforcement officer shall have the authority to designate the location of such containers, taking into consideration, among other things, convenience to collection crews, convenience to the customer, hazardous conditions such as electrical wiring, danger of collectors being bitten by household pets, and the like.
(1984 Code, sec. 11-5; 1997 Code, sec. 50.18)
The following regulations shall apply to containers:
(1) 
No heavy materials such as rock, sheetrock, tile, stone, automobile frames, tree trunks or heavy metal objects shall be placed in containers.
(2) 
No brush exceeding four feet in length shall be placed in containers.
(3) 
Garbage that is mixed with water shall be drained before placing in containers.
(4) 
Animal matter that is subject to decomposition shall be wrapped in paper or plastic material before being placed in containers.
(5) 
No dead dogs, cats or other animals shall be placed in containers.
(6) 
No manure shall be placed in containers.
(7) 
Empty boxes or packing cases shall be flattened before being placed in containers.
(1984 Code, sec. 11-17; 1997 Code, sec. 50.19)
Customers are responsible for using polycarts in the manner designed. Damages caused by overloading or misuse shall result in repair costs being charged directly to the customer.
(Ordinance 5-2-92 adopted 5/26/1992; Ordinance 9-11-94 adopted 9/27/1994; Ordinance 9-5-95 adopted 9/26/1995; Ordinance 9-14-96 adopted 9/24/1996; 1997 Code, sec. 50.20)