A. The city may regulate or undertake the general collection of garbage, rubbish and ashes throughout the city subject to the provisions of this title.

B. Every person having the care, either as an owner or occupant of any premises, shall make adequate provision to ensure that all garbage originating or accumulating thereon shall be disposed of at least as frequently as the frequency of collection established under this chapter, and in no event shall such disposal be less frequent than weekly. The city manager may establish a schedule of collection.

C. All garbage placed in receptacles or containers for collection shall be drained of surplus liquids. All boxes and rubbish must be broken, cut up, or otherwise reduced in size and placed in receptacles or bundles securely tied. Residential ashes shall be in separate containers. In no event shall any bundle or other receptacle, including contents, exceed 50 pounds in weight.

D. All garbage containers shall be furnished by the city. City garbage containers shall not be provided to city residents/businesses outside of the city garbage collection service area. No plastic garbage receptacle shall be so loaded as to exceed 250 pounds total weight. Additional bundles are authorized and should be placed next to garbage containers. The weight of any bundle shall not exceed 50 pounds. The size of any bundle shall not be greater than four feet in length and can be conveniently handled and disposed of by the collector, except where special equipment or machinery is provided on spring and/or fall cleanup.

E. All garbage containers shall be furnished by the city. City garbage containers shall not be provided to city residents/businesses outside of the city garbage collection service area. If a receptacle is broken, lost or damaged, outside of normal wear and tear as determined by the city, it will be the responsibility of the property owner/renter to pay for a replacement receptacle. Residential customers may rent dumpsters from the city for special projects. Commercial customers shall lease dumpsters from the city or provide their own containers, subject to approval of the city manager. (Ord. 21-008 § 5, 2021; Ord. 462 § 4, 1993)