§ 22-18. Storage.

(a)

The owner and occupant of any premises, business establishment, or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory storage of all solid waste accumulated at that premises, business establishment or industry.

(b)

Garbage and similar putrescible waste shall be stored in one (1) of the following:

(1)

Durable, rust-resistant, nonabsorbent, water-tight, rodent-proof, and easily cleanable containers, with close-fitting, fly-tight covers having adequate handles or bales to facilitate handling.

(2)

Other types of containers acceptable to the city and conforming to the intent of this article.

(c)

Refuse shall be stored in durable containers or as otherwise provided in this article. Where garbage and similar putrescible wastes are stored in combination with non-putrescible refuse, containers for the storage of the mixture shall meet the requirements for garbage containers.

(d)

Toxic or hazardous wastes shall be stored in the proper containers which are adequately labeled in a safe location and in compliance with the regulations of federal, state, and the city governments and their regulatory agencies.

(e)

All containers for the storage of solid waste shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent the creation of a nuisance or menace to public health. Containers which are broken or otherwise fail to meet requirements in this regulation shall be replaced with acceptable containers.

(f)

Solid waste objects or materials too large or otherwise unsuitable for storage containers shall be stored in a pollution and nuisance-free manner and in compliance with the regulations of federal, state and the city government and their regulatory agencies.

(g)

The owner and occupant of any premises, business establishment, or industry shall not allow the accumulation or storage of solid waste on said premises for a period longer than two (2) weeks, nor permit the disposal of any solid waste except in accordance with this article and any ordinance regulating solid waste disposal adopted by the county board of commissioners.

(h)

A single family residence shall not be permitted to have a refuse or garbage container or dumpster of a size greater than two cubic yards on the premises for more than twenty-one (21) days. Refuse or garbage containers that are larger than ninety-six (96) gallons and up to two cubic yards in size must be stored in a garage, shed or enclosure in the side or rear yards of the dwelling. Refuse or garbage containers that are ninety-six (96) gallons or less in size are not required to be screened or enclosed but must be located so that they are not visible from the street or front yard of the dwelling. No dumpsters or garbage or refuse containers shall be allowed in the front yard except on the night before and through the day of garbage or refuse pick up dumpsters used for construction or remodeling purposes are exempted from this section but must be removed within twenty-one (21) days of placement.

(Code 1984, Title 7, § 230; Ord. No. 2008-06, 9-8-08)