§ 37. Solid Waste Receptacles.

A.

Receptacles for mechanical collection shall be provided to the generator by the franchisee, unless otherwise authorized by the franchisee. The loaded weight of a receptacle shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

B.

Except for drop boxes, receptacles shall be equipped with lids sufficient to keep out water and to prevent disturbance by animals and entrance of pests; shall be kept closed, except when being filled, emptied or cleaned; and shall be kept in a clean, leakproof and sanitary condition by the generator of the solid waste.

C.

Solid waste placed in a receptacle that is not designed for emptying by mechanical means shall not exceed a weight of sixty pounds, including the weight of the receptacle and its contents.

D.

Receptacles designed for emptying by mechanical means shall not exceed a weight of 180 pounds for 90 gallon receptacles, 120 pounds for 60 gallon receptacles, 60 pounds for 32 gallon receptacles, and 40 pounds for 20 gallon receptacles, including the weight of the receptacles and their contents.

E.

When materials or customer abuse, fire or vandalism causes excessive wear, damage or loss of a receptacle provided by franchisee, the cost of repair or replacement may be charged to the customer.

(Ord. No. 1475, § 37, 5-12-2009)

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