The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, and the Superintendent of Public Works shall have power to take such measures as they shall deem appropriate for the removal of solid waste as defined by this chapter from the City, subject to the following requirements:
A. 
The solid waste management services of collection, transportation, recycling and disposal shall be provided on a fee-supported basis.
B. 
The solid waste management services are meant for the sole benefit of individuals, persons residing in or occupying all properties in the City of Auburn.
C. 
Solid waste management services provided by the City to properties shall include the waste categories of solid waste, yard waste and recycling.
A. 
Approved containers required. All persons residing in or occupying properties in the City of Auburn shall cause their solid waste to be placed in approved containers not weighing more than 50 pounds, or in a clear plastic thirteen-gallon trash bags.
B. 
Container limits. All approved containers shall not weigh more than 50 pounds when full.
C. 
Number of containers permitted. No more than five approved containers per unit may be placed curbside each week. This limit shall not apply to approved recyclable containers.
D. 
Recyclable containers. Recyclable containers shall be clearly marked or labeled with a large letter "R" to define them as containers that hold only the contents defined as recyclables.
E. 
Condition of containers. All approved containers must be clean, sealed, watertight, and in good condition. Approved containers must be covered to prevent rain and snow accumulation.
F. 
Location.
(1) 
During set-out times. Approved containers or garbage bags shall be placed near the curb in front of a property in the City's right-of-way according to the set-out times set forth herein.
(2) 
Storage. Except during set-out times, approved containers or garbage bags shall be stored or kept at the side or in the rear of the premises at all times. Approved containers shall not be stored in the front of any property or upon any street, sidewalk or any public place, or within 20 feet of any line fence in the residential section.
G. 
Set-out times.
(1) 
All garbage to be picked up shall be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. No garbage shall be placed at the curb before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled pickup day. All approved containers must be removed from the curb by 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
(2) 
Large or bulk items that require arrangements for a special collection must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled date of collection and shall not be placed at the curb before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled collection day.
Clear plastic bags required. All approved containers containing garbage shall contain said garbage within clear plastic bags. No person shall place in an approved garbage container, loose garbage, papers, rubbish, sweepings, ashes, tin cans, bottles or glass receptacles, paint cans or any other matter not defined as garbage in this chapter.
All precautions shall be taken to keep garbage dry and unfrozen. Frozen garbage will not be collected, and the collector of garbage shall not be responsible for damage to any container when its contents are frozen.
A. 
Weekly. Solid waste shall be collected once a week from all places in the City of Auburn where placed for collection in compliance with Article II and Article IV of this chapter.
B. 
Multiple pickups. There shall be no multiple pickups for special areas unless such extra services are paid for, nor will extra collection routes be established that do not treat every property the same.
C. 
In extreme health emergencies, the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, or the Superintendent of Public Works shall have the authority to (i) prescribe a different number of collections from those herein provided; or (ii) to order the immediate cleanup of solid waste placed for collection in violation of Article II, Article III or Article IV of this chapter. Said collections and clean-ups shall be made without notice to the landowner or occupant, where the conditions require immediate action in the interest of the public health, safety and/or welfare of residents. The cost of such collections or cleanup shall be charged to the landowner. Rates for these collections and clean-ups shall be established at least annually by the City Council through a budget resolution that adopts a Consolidated Fee schedule.
A. 
Deposit of out-of-City garbage is strictly prohibited. Only solid waste that has been generated within the City limits shall be placed for collection. It shall be a violation of this chapter for all persons or corporate entities to place out for collection solid waste that has been generated outside of the geographical limits of the City of Auburn.
B. 
The Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, shall have the authority to refuse to collect or remove solid waste upon information and belief that it has been generated outside of the City and placed for collection in violation of this chapter. In the event that the person or entity refuses to remove said solid waste, a collection or clean-up may be ordered with the cost of the same being charged to the property owner. Rates for these collections and clean-ups shall be established at least annually by the City Council through a budget resolution that adopts a consolidated fee schedule.