§ 62-65. Unauthorized accumulations.

Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premises is herby declared to be a violation of this article. Failure to remove any existing accumulation of refuse within 24 hours after being directed to do so by the city manager or his/her agent shall be deemed a violation of this article.

(1)

Solid waste acceptable for collection:

a.

The following shall constitute waste acceptable for collection:

1.

Garbage;

2.

Rubbish;

3.

Ashes;

4.

Leaves.

(2)

Solid waste unacceptable for collection:

a.

The following shall constitute waste unacceptable for collection:

1.

Dangerous materials or substances such as poisons, acids, caustics and explosives;

2.

Materials resulting from the repair, excavation or construction of buildings such as earth, plaster, etc.;

3.

Solid wastes resulting from industrial processes;

4.

Trees, bushes, brush and any and all types of vegetation cut by commercial tree trimmers, landscapers or building contractors; and

5.

All other refuse not specifically authorized herein.

6.

Responsibility for unacceptable refuse. Any person responsible for refuse not acceptable for collection by the collector shall make such arrangements as may be necessary for the collection and disposal of the unacceptable refuse and in no case shall the unacceptable refuse be stored for more than seven days by any person prior to the disposal of same.

( Ord. No. 12-2013, § 1, 11-25-2013 )