§ 18-33. Special handling of certain items placed for collection; items City will not collect.

Various types of refuse shall be contained and placed for collection as follows:

(a)

Ashes or sawdust. No hot ashes, hot cinders or any burning matter shall be placed or kept in a refuse container. Ashes shall be soaked with water and placed in a plastic bag before being placed in a container used for refuse. Sawdust shall be placed in a closed bag before placement in a container used for refuse.

(b)

All boxes, cartons and crates shall be collapsed or cut up prior to placement in containers.

(c)

Yard waste, such as grass clippings, weeds and leaves shall be cut to lengths of 5 feet or less, be no more than 12 inches in diameter, and be bagged and placed in containers as directed by the City. Uncontained yard waste shall not be collected.

(d)

Cactus plants and/or trimmings or pruning from shrubs, bushes, trees (including palm trees), cut to lengths greater than 5 feet or having a diameter greater than 12 inches shall be separated from all other refuse and be collected as bulk trash.

(e)

Medical waste shall be contained and disposed of in a manner approved by the Administrator and the state department of health services.

(f)

Wastes from small animals or pets shall be placed in a refuse bag, securely tied and then placed in the regular containers used for garbage. Dead animals may not buried on private property within the city and may not be placed in containers used for refuse or recycling collection. Dead animals must be disposed of properly by the customer. Small animals or pets may be disposed of in the city landfill in accordance with section 18-12(d) or collected and disposed of by third party commercial solid waste service provider for a fee.

(g)

Highly inflammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection but shall be disposed of as directed by the Administrator or public safety authorities at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.

(h)

Acids, caustics, rapid oxidizers, or any hazardous waste shall not be disposed of in refuse containers. Residents shall contact the state department of health services for instructions to dispose of such materials.

(i)

Construction and demolition waste-special arrangements shall be made for the collection of construction and demolition wastes, and they shall not be placed with other refuse for collection. The builder, permittee, or owner, shall insure that all such wastes are removed promptly, and not be stored in any location where they may be blown about or otherwise dispersed beyond the construction site.

(Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. O18-76, § 1(Exh. A), 10-23-18)