§ 6-3-44. Solid waste storage.

(a)

Garbage. Every person occupying or having charge or control of any premises in the city in or on which any garbage may or does accumulate or exist shall place and keep all such garbage upon the premises in a covered watertight metal or other impervious container, which shall meet the approval of the health department. Such container shall be kept in a sanitary condition and in good repair at all times.

(b)

Mixed garbage and rubbish. Garbage and rubbish may be stored in the same container, which shall be of the type prescribed for garbage containers.

(c)

Weight and capacity of containers. Except for mechanically dumped containers, the weight of containers, including contents, at time of collection shall not exceed 50 pounds. The container shall have a capacity of not more than 40 gallons.

(d)

Nonconforming containers. Containers which do not conform to the standards of this section shall be tagged by the collector. The collector shall notify the administrative department and the health officer after the second such violation for investigation and appropriate action.

(e)

Yard waste. Yard and tree trimmings shall either be placed in a container or shall be securely tied in bundles measuring not more than four feet long and two feet in diameter and weighing not more than 50 pounds. Grass clippings shall be stored in the same manner as garbage.

(Ord. No. 90-11, § 4, 3-6-90)