§ 53.15. AUTOMATED COLLECTION SYSTEM.

(A) Disposal units are the property of the city. If for some reason they are broken or damaged through normal use they will be replaced and/or repaired at no cost. If the disposal unit is damaged by fire, chemicals, vehicles or other abnormal reasons, lost or stolen the full replacement cost of the disposal unit may be charged to the patron requesting service.

(B) As property of the city, the disposal units are to remain at the property and must not be removed.

(C) Patrons must use the disposal unit provided by the city for disposing of residential, retail, commercial and/or office refuse.

(D) Patrons are responsible for cleaning the disposal unit.

(E) All refuse must be placed in the disposal unit.

(F) Disposal units must be placed within five feet of the curbside collection point by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled refuse collection day.

(G) Disposal units may not remain at the collection point, in front of a building or residence for any period longer than 24 hours after the scheduled refuse collection day.

(H) Disposal units must be at least three feet from any obstruction (telephone poles, mail boxes, cars, and the like).

(I) Disposal unit lids must be closed.

(J) If the Director of Public Works determines the need of a second container, one will be provided at the charge described in this chapter. If a patron has two containers they must be placed at least three feet apart.

(K) For pick-up of large bulk items and household construction and demolition debris that will not fit into the disposal unit, the Public Works Office must be notified 24 hours prior to regular refuse collection to schedule an additional pick-up.

(Ord. 21-2005, passed 4-25-05; Am. Ord. 21-2012, passed 8-27-12) Penalty, see § 53.99