(a) Time of collection and removal. All refuse subject to collection by the city shall be placed out for collection not earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled collection day for such location, nor later than 12:01 a.m. of the day of scheduled collection. All such containers shall be removed as soon as possible after collection and, in no instance, shall they be permitted to remain curbside after 7:00 p.m. on the day of collection. Violation of this subsection shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(b) Ashes. Ashes set out for collection shall be completely cooled (e.g. no live coals) so as not to pose a threat of ignition, and shall be contained in a separate plastic bag.

(c) Bulk waste. Bulk waste shall not be set out for collection except in accordance with section 10-23.

(d) Cardboard. Shall be completely collapsed, cut if necessary, tied in bundles not exceeding fifty (50) pounds, and shall be stacked in a manner that permits convenient removal.

(e) Construction/demolition waste. Construction/demolition waste shall not be set out for collection unless it can be placed in a normal waste container and satisfying waste container weight limitations. All other construction/demolition waste may be hauled to an approved landfill by the property owner or the owner’s agent, or may be set out in accordance with special collection days established by the city.

(f) Dirt. Quantities of dirt larger than one gallon shall not be placed out for collection. Such material may be hauled to an approved landfill by the property owner or the owner’s agent.

(g) Fecal waste. Fecal waste, both animal and human, shall not be placed out for collection and should be flushed down the toilet. Diapers, cat litter, and other feces-tainted material shall be placed in plastic bags according to the refuse bag standards stated in this chapter.

(h) Glass. All broken glass shall be marked as such and wrapped in paper or other material to prevent punching holes in trash bags and endangering collection personnel.

(i) Sharps. Lancets, hypodermic needles and other sharp objects shall be placed in metal or hard plastic containers with lids (e.g. empty laundry detergent bottles) before being placed in a standard waste container.

(j) Tires. Tires shall not be placed out for collection. They may be hauled to an approved landfill by the property owner or the owner’s agent.

(k) White goods. White goods shall not be set out for collection except during approved special collection days established by the city. It shall be the property owner’s responsibility to properly remove any hazardous materials (e.g. refrigerants) from these articles according to federal and state regulations prior to collection by the city or its agents.

(l) Violation of this section shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00). (Ord. No. 99-53, § 1, 7-15-99; Ord. No. G-02-11, § 1, 6-20-02)