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 Conway
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 6. Health and Sanitation
 Chapter 3. Garbage and Waste Disposal

  § 6-3-16. Commercial establishments.  

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  • (a)

    Storage of refuse receptacles . All commercial establishments shall store their refuse receptacles or containers as specified herein so as to eliminate the dispersal of such refuse by the elements and the resulting unsightly litter in and about their establishments. Approved methods of containerization include mobile refuse receptacles, recycling bins and bulk containers. The number and type of containers necessary for each commercial establishment shall be as required to maintain clean, neat and sanitary premises. Spillage and overflow shall be immediately cleaned up by the establishment when and as it occurs.

    (b)

    Screening of garbage containers . All exterior garbage or rubbish containers shall be screened on all but one (1) side by an opaque wall or fence, landscaping, berm, or other suitable opaque enclosure. The average height of the enclosure shall not be required to exceed eight (8) feet in height.

    (c)

    All dumpsters must be placed on a dumpster pad, with a minimum thickness of eight (8) inches reinforced concrete . The minimum size for a standard single dumpster pad shall be 10 feet long and 12 feet wide. The minimum size for a standard double dumpster pad (defined as a pad for two (2) refuse containers) shall be 10 feet long and 22 feet wide. The minimum size for a standard triple dumpster pad (defined as a pad for three (3) refuse containers) shall be 10 feet long and 32 feet wide. (Please refer to City of Conway standard dumpster pad specifications, available at the city public works department and the city planning and zoning department). Adjacent buildings, if at least one (1) foot taller than the dumpster, may be considered as fulfilling the screening requirement for the side adjacent to the dumpster. The access opening for removal of the dumpster must be a minimum of 12 feet wide.

    (d)

    The installation of a barrier curb is required to protect the screening . The barrier curb shall be of sufficient strength and durability to contain the dumpster receptacle in the proper area, and must be constructed of steel pipe filled with concrete. A minimum of 18 inches should be allowed between the barrier and the side of the dumpster. All added, replaced, and/or moved dumpsters shall be required to meet the above-listed specifications.

(Ord. No. 92-10-12(A), 10/12/92; Ord. No. 2009-05-26(C), 5/26/09)