§ 6-3-6. Preparation of refuse for collection in mobile containers and recycling bins.

(a)

Garbage and recyclable collection begins at 7:00 a.m. Mobile containers and recycling bins which are not out when the truck passes will not be collected until the next regularly scheduled pickup date. Mobile containers and/or recycling bins should be removed from the curb the day they are serviced by 7:00 p.m. Lids must be closed and latched when in use. The property owner or occupant shall be responsible for such removal.

(b)

All refuse shall be placed in approved mobile containers and/or recycling bins, or placed next to said containers in throw-away receptacles or tied in bundles not exceeding 50 pounds. Bundled cardboard and bundled limbs shall not exceed four (4) feet in length. All receptacles placed at the curb next to the approved mobile containers and/or recycling bins shall be picked up and discarded. No stumps logs or other materials or tree limbs resulting from the removal of trees shall be hauled by the city or its authorized contractor.

(c)

Yard trash shall be neatly piled at the curbside. All yard trash shall be separated, i.e., leaves, limbs, appliances, metals and furniture, and placed at the curbside as provided herein.

(d)

Large bulky items, such as stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, sofas, box springs, large tree limbs weighing over 50 pounds, etc., shall be picked up with equipment designed for large bulk items. This service applies to residential customers only and does not include building materials, roofing, soil, rock, concrete, tree stumps, etc.

(e)

The city administrator shall determine that area considered to be the curb as it relates to refuse collection pickup points.

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