§ 14.1-16. Placement for collection generally.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided, any person placing solid waste to be removed by an authorized person under this article shall place the solid waste as close as possible to the public street in the front of the principal structure on the property from which the solid waste originated, not in front of an adjoining property. Solid waste set out for collection shall have at least five (5) feet clearance from all vines, trees, shrubs, vehicles, buildings or other structures, on all sides. Automated collection containers and recyclable containers shall be placed so that the lid opens away from the street and shall be placed so that traffic is not impeded. Bulk items and bagged refuse shall not be placed in, upon, or beside public litter receptacles.

(b)

Certain alleys designated by the city manager may be used for automated collection container service and recycling container service, but not bulk items, and when alleys are so designated, occupants of property contiguous to such designated alleys shall place all such solid waste for collection within five (5) feet of the edge of the alley, as close as possible to the point of ingress and egress. In case of property having a fence or wall on the property line adjacent to the alley, and no point of ingress or egress in such fence or wall, the city manager shall designate a point of collection. Automated collection containers and recycling containers placed in such alleys shall be so placed in accordance with subparagraph (a) of this section.

(c)

Items not intended for collection shall not be placed in, on, or in close proximity to, the solid waste placed for collection.

(d)

Any person who is physically unable to transport all refuse and recyclables generated by all persons residing in a dwelling unit to the locations described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may apply for physically challenged service.

(1)

Physically challenged service is available only when there is no person residing in a dwelling unit who is physically able to transport the automated collection container to the locations described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(2)

Any person initially applying for physically challenged service must present a physician's certification, acceptable to the city manager, that the applicant is unable to transport to the locations described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section all solid waste, including recyclables, generated by those persons residing in such dwelling unit.

(3)

Any person receiving physically challenged service must notify the manager of the department of solid waste management within thirty (30) days, if the person, or any person living in the dwelling unit with him or her, becomes ineligible for physically challenged service at the subject address due to improved health, relocation of the person receiving such service, or any other reason.

(4)

Physically challenged service shall be available to citizens for a term of no more than twelve (12) months from the date of approval by the city manager.

(5)

Any person receiving physically challenged service may reapply for an additional twelve-month term, if such person remains otherwise qualified for such service. No additional physician's certification of eligibility for physically challenged service shall be required of a citizen reapplying for such service.

(Ord. No. 35063, § 2, 9-18-00; Ord. No. 35647, § 1, 11-19-01; Ord. No. 37507, § 3, 8-21-06; Ord. No. 38011, § 2, 2-4-08; Ord. No. 38874, § 1, 7-6-10; Ord. No. 39212, § 1, 9-19-11; Ord. No. 41385, § 1, 2-20-19)

(Ord. No. 35063, § 2, 9-18-00; Ord. No. 35647, § 1, 11-19-01; Ord. No. 37507, § 3, 8-21-06; Ord. No. 38011, § 2, 2-4-08; Ord. No. 38874, § 1, 7-6-10; Ord. No. 39212, § 1, 9-19-11; Ord. No. 41385, § 1, 2-20-19)