13.25.070 Waste storage containers.
Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any premises, dwelling unit or any place where refuse accumulates shall provide and at all times maintain in good order and repair portable containers for refuse in accordance with the following:
(1) Container Specification.
(a) Residential. Residential waste centers shall be of not less than five gallons nor more than 32 gallons in nominal capacity; shall be leakproof, waterproof and fitted with a fly-tight lid which shall be kept in place except when depositing or removing the contents thereof. They shall have handles, bails or other suitable lifting devices or features and be of a type originally manufactured for the storage of residential wastes with tapered sides for easy emptying. They shall be of light weight and sturdy construction with the total weight of any individual containers and contents not exceeding 65 pounds. Galvanized metal containers, rubber or fiberglass containers and plastic containers which do not become brittle in cold weather may be used. Disposable containers or other containers as approved by the city may also be used.
(b) Commercial. Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any commercial premises where excessive amounts of refuse accumulates and where its storage in portable containers as required above is impractical, shall maintain metal bulk storage containers approved by the city.
(2) Location of Containers. Residential solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises. Commercial solid waste containers shall be stored upon private property, unless the owner shall have been granted written permission from the city to use public property for such purposes. The storage site shall be well drained; fully accessible to collection equipment, public health personnel and fire inspection personnel.
(3) Nonconforming Containers. Solid waste containers which are not approved will be collected together with their contents and disposed of after due notice to the owner. [Ord. 424-A § 4, 1992; Code 1975 § 3-4.0107.]