All accumulations of solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste shall be placed in the containers as required by this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2021-15. § 3, 12-15-21)
(a) 
It shall be the duty of the occupants of residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies to maintain containers for the accumulation and disposal of solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste. Such containers must be adequate to contain the amount of refuse ordinarily accumulated at such place during the intervals between collection.
(b) 
All containers or receptacles used for the reception, removal, and disposal of solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste or other refuse shall be water-tight, in good condition, clean and free of putrescible residue, constructed of a material of suitable strength and durability, shall be tight-seamed and provided with handles and tight-fitting lid or cover, which lid shall be and remain affixed to the container at such time as the solid waste, recyclable material, organic waste, and other refuse are placed within the container.
(c) 
Organic waste, including yard wastes, may be deposited in well-constructed containers having a capacity not in excess of 96 gallons each (residential) and which, when filled, do not collectively exceed a weight of 50 pounds.
(d) 
No person shall fill any container with solid waste, recyclable material, organic waste, or other refuse above the top of the container to such extent as to permit the contents of any container to be blown or otherwise strewn about. Paper bags and cardboard containers shall not be used as containers for the disposal of solid waste, recyclable material, organic waste, and other refuse.
(e) 
Where a franchisee, pursuant to a franchise agreement under this chapter, provides carts/containers for refuse, all refuse and recyclables must be containerized only in the carts/containers provided by the franchisee at the cost and under the terms set out in the franchise agreement. Containers provided by the franchisee are the sole property of the franchisee and may not be removed from the residential premises for which they are provided. Franchisee shall be responsible for normal wear and tear of such containers. Costs to repair damages beyond ordinary wear and tear shall be borne by the resident. Costs for additional carts/containers shall be borne by the resident. All costs shall be as set out in the franchise agreement
(f) 
All containers provided by a franchisee for collection of solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste shall be clearly labeled and shall contain the name, address, and phone number of the franchisee.
(g) 
In commercial and business zones, containers shall be metal lined, leak proof, constructed of noncombustible materials, provided with an impervious lid, and approved by the fire department or its representative as providing adequate protection against fire hazard.
(h) 
Containers which fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter, or which have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer in compliance will be marked by the collector and will not be collected.
(Ord. No. 2021-15, § 3, 12-15-21)
(a) 
It shall be the duty of occupants of residential property to set out or place containers or receptacles for collection and removal of solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste not otherwise transported by the occupant pursuant to this chapter, as follows: in the street at the curb line in front of the premises occupied by the person for collection by the franchisee on the day specified by the franchisee for collection of the solid waste, recyclable material, or organic waste; provided, that the franchisee may designate some other location for the placement of containers and receptacles to expedite collection.
(b) 
It is unlawful to place, deposit, or permit to remain any solid waste, recyclable material, or organic waste containers on the curbs, parkways, or sidewalks of any public street located in residential areas before 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection, or after 6:00 p.m. on the day of collection after the materials have been removed or collected.
(c) 
Each owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of a house or building used for residential, business or commercial purposes shall maintain supervision and surveillance over the solid waste, recyclable material, and organic waste containers and receptacles on the premises, and shall maintain the same in a sanitary condition. If the containers or receptacles should not be emptied and the contents removed on the date and time scheduled by the franchisee, they should immediately notify the city or the franchisee to forthwith arrange for the collection and disposal of the refuse.
(d) 
Junk, salvage, and other solid waste which exceeds the limitations specified in this chapter may, in the discretion of the franchisee, be scheduled for special collection upon the application of the occupant of the premises. Special collection charges may be assessed by the franchisee for this service.
(e) 
Notwithstanding subsection b of this section, the city manager may temporarily allow a franchisee to place a commercial solid waste, recyclable material, or organic waste collection container in that portion of a roadway reserved for the parking of vehicles; provided, that the franchisee shall first agree to defend and indemnify the city for any damage, liability, or claim in any manner caused by the existence of the container at the allowed location; and provided further, that the franchisee shall agree to comply with any conditions deemed necessary by the city manager to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.
(Ord. No. 2021-15, § 3, 12-15-21)
(a) 
A recycling operator holding a valid Class II franchise may place collection containers on public or private property as follows:
(1) 
On public property with the written permission of the city manager;
(2) 
On private property with the written permission of the owner, lessee or person entitled to immediate possession of the property.
(b) 
All collection containers for recyclable materials shall be constructed of a solid material and be designed to ensure that the recyclable material is confined within the container. All collection containers shall contain the name, address and telephone number of the recycling operator.
(c) 
Any container for recyclable material placed upon public property in violation of this chapter may be removed by the city according to the following provisions:
(1) 
If the container is placed upon a public street or on a public street right-of-way, so as to cause a hazard to the traveling public, the container may be immediately removed without notice. After removal, the city shall attempt to ascertain the identity of the owner, and if the identity of the owner is ascertained, shall notify the owner of the removal and of the owner's right to reclaim the container.
(2) 
If the container is placed upon public property other than in a manner subject to subsection (c)(1) above, the container may be removed by the city 10 days after the posting of a notice to remove on the container. The notice to remove shall be of a size not less than eight and one-half (8.5) by 11 inches and shall contain a statement substantially as follows:
THIS CONTAINER HAS BEEN PLACED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL CODE. IF THIS CONTAINER IS NOT REMOVED ON OR BEFORE (DATE 10 DAYS FROM DATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE), IT WILL BE REMOVED BY THE CITY, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE COSTS OF REMOVAL. IF YOU DO NOT CLAIM THIS CONTAINER FROM THE CITY WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ITS REMOVAL, THE CONTAINER MAY BE DESTROYED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY.
(3) 
If the container is removed by the city according to this subsection c, the city shall retain the container for 30 days, during which it shall use reasonable efforts to identify the owner. If the container is not reclaimed by the owner within the 30-day period, the city may destroy or otherwise dispose of the container.
(4) 
If the container is removed by the city, the cost of the removal shall be charged against the owner of the container.
(Ord. No. 2021-15, § 3, 12-15-21)