§ 6-3-22. Special refuse or disposal problems.

(a)

Contagious disease refuse . The removal of clothing and bedding from places where highly infectious diseases have prevailed shall be performed under the supervision and direction of the Horry County Health Department. Such refuse shall not be placed in containers for city collection and disposal.

(b)

Hypodermic instruments . No person shall discard any hypodermic needle or any instrument or device for making hypodermic injections, syringe or lancet with household solid waste or recyclable materials.

(c)

Ashes . Ashes that are to be collected by the city shall have been wetted and shall be cool to the touch prior to collection. Ashes shall be placed in approved containers defined herein. Refuse receptacles containing ashes shall not weigh more than 50 pounds.

(d)

Cardboard boxes and cartons . Prior to being deposited as refuse for collection in approved receptacles or containers as defined herein, all cardboard boxes, cartons or crates shall be completely collapsed and securely bundled. Each bundle shall not weigh more than 50 pounds.

(e)

Rubber tires . The city shall not collect tires.

(f)

Liquids . Garbage or trash that is mixed with water or other liquids shall be drained before being placed in refuse receptacles or refuse containers.

(Ord. No. 92-10-12(A), 10/12/92; Ord. No. 2009-05-11(A), 5/11/09)