Chapter 8.38
GARBAGE REMOVAL
Sections:
8.38.010 Garbage removal required.
8.38.010 Garbage removal required.
A. The owner of any dwelling used for human habitation shall remove all garbage and rubbish accumulated or stored at such dwelling on at least a weekly basis, either by subscribing to and paying for weekly garbage removal with a city of Central Point refuse collection franchise holder, or by some other lawful means of removing and disposing of such garbage and rubbish.
B. The owner of any dwelling who rents, leases or lets dwelling units for human habitation shall provide, in a location accessible to all dwelling units, one thirty-five-gallon (or greater) receptacle for each dwelling unit, or, if a multiple-family unit, a receptacle with a combined capacity of thirty-five gallons per dwelling unit, into which garbage and rubbish from the dwelling units shall be emptied for storage between days of collection. The owner, tenant, or person in control of the rented or leased units on a day-to-day basis shall subscribe to and pay for weekly garbage removal service for the receptacles with a city of Central Point refuse collection franchise holder. In the event that a conflict exists between the owner and the tenant or other person in control of the property on a day-to-day basis, the owner shall be responsible for compliance with this code.
C. Receptacles and lids shall be watertight and provided with handles. All receptacles shall be maintained free from holes and covered with tight-fitting lids at all times.
D. When a dwelling for human habitation is unoccupied for a period over two weeks, no refuse service will be required until the dwelling is reoccupied. (Ord. 2061 §1, 2019; Ord. 1894 §1(part), 2006).
8.38.020 Penalties.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the city’s general penalty. (Ord. 1894 §1(part), 2006).