§ 66-83. Collection.

(a)

All recyclable materials and all solid waste shall be placed at the curb or road edge for pickup not more than 12 hours before the collection date. All containers shall be removed within eight hours following the pickup. Date of collection shall be determined by the clerk's office and the contractor, subject to emergency situations. Collection dates shall be uniform on a weekly basis. Collection of dumpsters shall be by agreement of the owner and contractor.

(b)

The contractor may refuse to furnish collection service to any person not complying with or refusing to comply with this article.

(c)

All solid waste shall be placed in metal or heavy duty plastic containers, boxes or plastic bags secured by a lid or securely tied to prevent access to flies and other insects. The total weight of the filled container shall not exceed 50 pounds.

(Code 1966, § 6.08; Ord. No. 543, § 6.08(R), 10-4-94)