§ 27-500. Removal of garden trash and tree trimmings.

(a)

Single-family residences, multiple-family residences and commercial establishments serviced by curbside or alley pick-up shall be required to place all garden trash into bulk containers provided by the City for the removal of their garbage and rubbish. Garden trash, tree trimmings, garbage and rubbish placed in other containers and placed alongside the bulk container will not be serviced by regular collection.

(b)

Tree trimmings must be reduced in size to fit into the bulk container to allow the lid to close and be of a diameter of not more than three inches and no larger than four feet in length.

(c)

It is unlawful for any person to deposit tree stumps, tree trunks, tree limbs over three inches in diameter, appliances, vehicle parts, all hazardous and infectious wastes, lawn equipment or parts, sand, bricks, rocks, other building materials or other noncombustibles in or on top of the bulk container. Such items shall not be collected by the City.

(d)

It is unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed any brush, trash, or tree trimmings anywhere on the property or right-of-way. Garden trash and tree trimmings that are not placed in a bulk container shall be removed by the POD and the special services charges will be billed to the owner or tenant where such illegal accumulations exist.

(e)

It is unlawful for any person to deposit any garden trash upon any lot or premises belonging to another, whether vacant or improved, occupied or unoccupied, public or private, or in any of the waters within the City.

(Code 1973, § 17-5; Code 1992, § 27-298; Ord. No. 248-G, § 9, 10-3-1996)