§ 8.04.050. Containers.

(a)

All solid waste except garden refuse shall be kept and presented for disposal in watertight containers as follows:

(1)

Residences. Metal or plastic containers (cans) not greater than 32 gallons in capacity, with a filled weight not exceeding 60 pounds, or such containers as are required by the city administrator, shall be used unless within an area designated by the city administrator as being an automated refuse collection area.

(2)

Business Establishments. Metal or plastic containers (cans) of the type specified for residential use in a number not to exceed three, or metal bins or roll-off containers (debris boxes) of a type approved by the city administrator, or such other container as specified by the city administrator, shall be used. The city may require that a bin, roll-off container, or automated refuse container be used even though the number of cans which would otherwise be used does not exceed three when necessary to prevent an unhealthy or unsightly condition.

(b)

(1)

Except in areas designated as an automated refuse container area, garden refuse may be kept and presented for collection in reasonable condition (container) provided the waste is readily capable of being handled for collection without spillage or breakage, and provided it is properly covered where necessary to prevent the escape of odor or the attraction of flies or vermin.

(2)

Garden refuse shall be limited to that which may reasonably be handled by the equipment and manpower provided for ordinary collection.

(c)

Items of extraordinary size, shape, weight, or bulk shall be disposed of by the person accumulating them.

(Ord. 492B §6, 1987: Ord. 356B §6, 1979)