10-4-2-2: RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS:

   A.   Residential solid waste shall be placed in provided wheeled carts. Wheeled carts cannot be overloaded. Residential customers may use up to three (3) wheeled carts for trash service.

   B.   All carts shall be closed to prevent solid waste from being scattered, blown or spilled. Cart lids shall open freely and the contents of the cart shall fall freely when inverted for emptying.

   C.   Wheeled carts provided by the franchise hauler are owned by the franchise hauler and must remain with the premises. Carts shall not be abused or damaged by the customer. Damaged carts will be replaced by the franchise hauler.

   D.   Customer-owned containers may only be used for extra trash and recyclable materials that do not fit within the carts. Containers shall be maintained in good condition and must be of sturdy build and material. The can must be replaced by the customer if it becomes broken or is otherwise not functional, or if requested by the franchise hauler due to safety concerns. The franchise hauler is not responsible for damage to customer-owned containers.

   E.   Customers shall be responsible for maintaining solid waste containers in a sanitary condition, including exterior and interior, and the outside of carts and cans shall be free of accumulating grease, decomposing materials and litter. Alley collection locations shall be maintained to ensure no vectors, rodents or animals are attracted to the site, and to ensure against nuisance conditions. The franchise hauler shall be responsible for any spillage that occurs during collection services.

   F.   Location Requirements:

      1.   For residential service, solid waste carts and cans must be placed curbside, as close to the curb as possible, or in an alley. Streets and alleys must have drive-through access or an area for the truck to turn around. The carts and cans shall not block safe pedestrian, bicycle or vehicle access to streets, alleys, bike paths or the sidewalks. Carts and cans shall be at least three feet (3') from other carts and obstructions, including mailboxes and utility poles. Carts must have overhead clearance of at least fourteen feet (14') and be located away from overhanging obstructions, such as utility lines, trees or buildings. Carry out service may be required if these conditions cannot be met.

      2.   For carry out service, carts must be stored in unlocked areas clearly visible to franchise hauler from the street or alley from which normal collections are made. The carts shall not be located in an area accessible to uncontrolled pets. Solid waste service will not be provided if the collection requires franchise hauler personnel to pass through any doors or gates, cross flower beds or lawns, or go through hedges at the service location, or if the collection personnel must place themselves in a situation which could jeopardize their health or safety.

      3.   In situations where the location requirements above cannot be met, the City may designate alternate collection locations, relocate collection sites or establish collection service hours.

   G.   Warning Notice: In cases of improper cart or can placement which cause an unsanitary condition or a litter problem, the franchise hauler may issue a warning notice. If the condition persists, the City may take action pursuant to sections 10-4-5-6, 10-4-5-7 or 10-4-5-8 of this chapter.

(Ord. 21-17, 5-23-2017; amd. Ord. 10-21, 4-13-2021; Ord. 50-22, 11-1-2022)