§ 12-24. Residence collection procedure generally.

The following municipal solid waste collection requirements shall be applicable to residences within the city:

(1)

Alley pickup shall be provided for all residential customers who can be served by alley collection. In the event that a residence is not located adjacent to any alley, curb side service shall be provided. Customers shall place solid waste for collection in the city's right-of-way, but not on, the alley pavement or, if curb service is provided, behind the curb and within four feet of the street.

(2)

Customers shall place all such waste out for collection by 7:00 a.m., on their designated collection days, but shall not place such waste out for collection more than 12 hours prior to the date of collection. The city shall not be responsible for missed collection service if the customer places waste out for collection after 7:00 a.m., on their designated collection days or prior to 7:00 p.m. the day before a collection day.

(3)

Customers shall use polycart containers for garbage. Customers may use bags or other disposable containers for loose rubbish. All containers shall maintain their integrity during the collection process. Customers shall not use reusable containers which will require the city to return containers after collection. Loose rubbish such as newspapers or tree limbs shall be bundled. All putrescible matter must be inside the polycart container. The loaded weight of each individual bag or bundle shall not exceed 30 pounds.

(4)

All garbage, rubbish and bulky items set out for pickup at a residence shall be collected at least one day each week; provided, however, that the following shall not be collected:

a.

Concrete, sand, gravel and dirt, and construction debris left over from construction, remodeling, repair, demolition or landscape work.

b.

Tree, shrub or brush trimmings which exceed 4 feet in length.

c.

Automobile parts.

d.

Hazardous wastes.

e.

Dead animals or stable matter.

(Ord. No. 183, § 4, 11-16-1981; Ord. No. 822, § 1C.2, 4-17-1995; Ord. No. 97-994, § 1, 9-8-1997; Code 1983, § 12-24)