§ 12-237. Rubbish and garbage

12-237.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.

12-237.2 Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.

12-237.2.1 Appliances, Refrigerators. and other Large Waste. Appliances, Refrigerators, and other large waste not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on any premises without first securing or removing the doors. (See also §12-233.11 Dangerous Conditions - General.)

12-237.3 Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers.

12-237.3.1 Containers.  The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be utilized, approved leak-proof containers provided with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal.

12-237.4 Storage and use of garbage and recycling containers. 

a. Containers shall not be stored on any right of way or upon neighboring property that is not owned or leased by the person accumulating the garbage and trash.

b. Garbage and recycling containers shall not be stored or kept at curbside except for the purpose of collection. Containers are to be placed for collection at curbside immediately in front of premises no earlier than the night before scheduled collection day and be removed from curbside no later than the night of collection day.

c. Containers shall be kept tightly covered or closed at all times and in such a manner as to protect the contents from wind, weather, flies, insects, rodents and other animals. The area surrounding the container shall be maintained free of garbage, trash and other litter at all times.

d. All garbage and trash shall be accumulated for collection and disposal in approved containers designated by the garbage and trash collection service provider.

e. Containers shall not be used to accumulate liquids. All garbage, cans and bottles shall be drained of all liquids before being placed in the container.

12-237.5 Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers.

a. No garbage or trash shall be buried or burned upon any property within the city.

b. No garbage or trash shall be deposited on any street or alley within the city or into any storm drain, manhole or gutter.

c. No garbage or trash shall be deposited on any sidewalk or in any park within the city except in a container provided by the city for the use of persons utilizing said sidewalks and parks.

d. No garbage or trash shall be deposited upon any vacant lot or unimproved property within the city. 

e. No garbage or trash shall be deposited on the property of another person or in the tote, can or dumpster of another person without the permission of that person. If permission is granted, the person granting such permission shall be responsible for payment of charges incurred in collection and disposal.

f. Bulk waste. Discarded household furniture, appliances, stoves, washing machines and similar items shall be placed at the curbside or other designated location accessible to the collector vehicle. All lids or doors shall be securely sealed or otherwise prepared to prevent entry and entrapment. Such items shall be removed by the contractor after the owner or occupant of the premises has made arrangements for a special pick up.

g. Items not collected or disposed of by the city or the contractor.

a) The following items shall not be accepted by the city or the contractor for collection and disposal:

2. Hazardous waste
3. Industrial waste
4. Infectious waste
5. Any waste materials that require special handling due to regulatory requirements

b) All waste materials listed in paragraph (a) shall be separately containerized by the owner or occupant of the premises and shall be collected by a contractor permitted by the applicable regulatory agencies and disposed of in accordance with guidelines promulgated by said agencies.

12-237.6 Disposal of Yard waste.

a. Grass cuttings, weeds, leaves and other yard waste shall be placed in cans, bags or bundles. No single item shall exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight.

b. Yard waste shall not be mixed with garbage or trash. Yard waste shall be placed in a separate can, bag, or bundle.

c. Yard waste shall be placed at the curbside immediately in front of the premises if possible. On streets where no grassy area near the curbside is available for placement of yard waste, the owner or occupant of the premises shall place yard waste adjacent to the driveway but not farther than ten (10) feet from the street. Yard waste shall not be placed in the street.

d. No yard waste shall be deposited on any street, alley or park within the city or into any storm drain, manhole or gutter.

e. No yard waste shall be burned upon any property within the city.

12-237.7 Dumpster screening. All dumpsters within the city shall be screened by a solid fence, landscaping or enclosure so as to not be visible off site.  Location of dumpster shall be approved by the city and the city reserves the right to make approvals, exemptions, restrictions and or set conditions based on safety, lot size, location, collection accessibility, impact, and appearance. Temporary roll off dumpsters on a permitted construction or demolition site are exempt from screening requirements for the term of the permit. 

12-237.8 Dumpster and dumpster area maintenance. 

a. Dumpster shall be kept covered or closed at all times and in such a manner as to protect the contents from wind, weather, flies, insects, rodents and other animals. The area surrounding the dumpster shall be maintained free of garbage, trash and other litter or debris at all times.

b. Bulk items such, as furniture, appliances or similar item shall not accumulate for a period longer than ten (10) days. The dumpster service provider must be contacted to schedule pick up of bulk items.

c. Required screening and enclosures must be kept and maintained in its original design and to serve its intended purpose.

d. Enclosure gates shall be kept closed at all times except for the purpose of collection.

e. Dumpsters and enclosures shall be kept unobstructed and easily accessible to service provider truck.

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 2016-02, § 1, 1-19-16; Ord. No. 2016-08, § 9, 06-21-16; Ord. No. 2022-35, § 1, 07-19-22)