§ 14.1-19. Collection in central business district.

(a)

Automated collection containers, individual refuse containers, bulk items allowed by rules and regulations promulgated by the city manager, and recyclable containers used by establishments in the central business district must be accessible to solid waste management vehicles or placed for collection in locations and times designated by the city manager. No individual refuse container or recycling container together with the solid waste or recyclables therein, and no allowable bulk item, shall exceed sixty (60) pounds in weight. Automated collection containers, individual refuse containers, and recycling containers shall be stored between dates of collection in a location no closer to the street than the principal building. Where storage of an automated collection container, individual refuse container, or recycling container in a location no closer to the street than the principal building is impractical or not feasible, the city manager may designate an alternative location.

(b)

The occupant at every street address within the central business district, or the owner thereof, unless other provisions are made for such service, shall make arrangements with the city for refuse collection and recyclables collection, or shall register with the manager of the city's solid waste management division, or the manager's designee, for sealed trash compactor access, and shall pay a charge for such services provided by the city in such amount as is set forth in the fee compendium as approved and amended by the city council from time to time. There shall be no charge for the collection of recyclables under either service provided by the city.

(c)

On and after July 1, 2013, establishments and persons residing in the central business district may register with the manager of the city's solid waste management division, or the manager's designee, for sealed trash compactor access. On and after January 1, 2014, establishments and persons residing in a sealed compactor zone shall register with the manager of the city's solid waste division, or the manager's designee, for sealed trash compactor access, unless other provisions are made for solid waste removal. Sealed trash compactor use will be in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the city manager.

(d)

A sealed trash compactor may not be used to dispose of hazardous waste, FOGs from nonresidential establishments, bulk items, brush, lawn rakings, noncollectable items, or other refuse identified in Section 14.1-21 of the City Code.

(Ord. No. 35063, § 2, 9-18-00; Ord. No. 37063, § 1, 5-16-05; Ord. No. 37507, § 3, 8-21-06; Ord. No. 39621, § 1, 4-1-13; Ord. No. 41385, § 1, 2-20-19)

(Ord. No. 35063, § 2, 9-18-00; Ord. No. 37063, § 1, 5-16-05; Ord. No. 37507, § 3, 8-21-06; Ord. No. 39621, § 1, 4-1-13; Ord. No. 41385, § 1, 2-20-19)