Chapter 8.10
PREPARATION OF REFUSE FOR COLLECTION
Sections:
8.10.010 Preparation of refuse.
8.10.020 Location for pick-up.
8.10.050 Alternative disposal of refuse.
8.10.070 Vehicles and receptacles to be spill proof.
8.10.100 Burning of trash, weeds, garbage prohibited.
8.10.010 Preparation of refuse.
All refuse shall be prepared for collection or disposed of as follows:
A. Garbage. All garbage shall be drained of excess liquids and placed in plastic bags prior to loading it into the container for collection, excepting business establishments accumulating large quantities of garbage daily shall not be required to wrap garbage; provided, the containers are to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by thorough washing following each collection. Animal wastes shall be placed in plastic bags prior to loading into trash cans. The town or other collectors authorized by and under contract with the town shall furnish containers for the accumulation, storage and collection of all garbage. Such containers shall be reasonably closed and be of rust-resistant metal or plastic and shall have handles on the outside. The maximum capacity of each container shall not exceed 96 gallons for the single residential can and 300 gallons for the large community can. The maximum capacity of the can loaded for collection shall not exceed 75 pounds in weight for the 96-gallon can and shall not exceed 250 pounds in weight for the 300-gallon can. Garbage should not be protruding from the can such that the container lid cannot be reasonably closed. Such containers shall be kept in good repair and in a sanitary condition. Any refuse left outside the container shall not be picked up by the service provider, but shall be the responsibility of the customer. Customers may request roll-off service through the town. Roll-off will be provided by the trash contractor. Roll-off service fee would be in addition to the standard trash bill, and would be paid as part of the next utility billing cycle. Roll-off dumpsters shall not be located at a residence for a span longer than 30 days and not more than three times per year.
B. Trash. Trash shall be placed in containers by the customer and set out for collection. Containers shall be the garbage containers described above.
C. Brush. All brush shall be disposed of by the owner, tenant or occupant of the premises. Brush, grass clippings, mulch and other green waste products need not be bagged; however, all green waste items must be inside the trash can to be disposed of, so that the trash can lid can be reasonably closed.
D. Building Materials. All owners, contractors and builders of structures shall, upon the completion of any structure, gather up and haul away, at their sole cost and expense, all refuse of every nature, description or kind, which has resulted from the building of such structure, including all lumber scraps, shingles, plaster, brick, stone, concrete and other building material, and shall place the lot and all nearby premises utilized in such construction in a sightly condition. Residential customers may dispose of small amounts of building materials from time to time, providing it is placed in a container as described above and contains no concrete, masonry or soil.
E. By-products. Any commercial or manufacturing establishment which by the nature of its operations creates an unusual amount of by-product refuse may be required by the town to dispose of its own wastes as opposed to having the town provide the service.
F. Dangerous Waste. The town requires the customer to properly dispose of it by other lawful means. Dangerous or hazardous wastes are defined as: any solid waste that can cause damage or injury to property or persons and is dangerous or hazardous by reason of its pathological, explosive, flammable, reactive, radiological, or toxic nature including, but not limited to, all wastes defined by the provisions of A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 8, Article 2.
G. Soil and Concrete. Waste soil, concrete, masonry blocks, sod and rocks shall be disposed of by the owner, tenant or occupant of the premises.
H. No garbage shall be stored on a property in town limits long term; rather, the property owner, tenant, lessee, occupant or other person in possession of the property shall make sure that all trash is removed from the property on a weekly basis. No trash can be stored on property for more than one week, with the exception of recyclables and natural compost. Recyclables shall be stored in reasonably covered containers and should not accumulate for more than two months. Compost shall consist only of plant and vegetable wastes, and shall not consist of meat or dairy products, pet wastes or human wastes. (Ord. 18-20 § 1, 2018; Ord. 18-11 § 1, 2018; Ord. 05-004, 2005; prior code § 10-2-1)
8.10.020 Location for pick-up.
A. Where alleys exist and are used for trash collection, the trash container shall be placed at the rear of the lot, at the edge of the alley facing the alley and easily accessible to the trash truck. Where alleys do not exist or are not used for trash collection refuse shall be set in front of the resident’s house, near street curb on the sidewalk or parkway and facing the street. The trash container shall not block the alley, sidewalk or gutter, or otherwise be a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. It is the homeowner, business owner or tenant’s responsibility to make sure the trash container can be picked up by the trash truck without it being obstructed. Trash containers that are blocked by cars or other items will not be picked up by the trash truck. Trash containers that are not set out for pick-up as scheduled will not be emptied during that trash cycle. No special routes will be driven to accommodate customers who failed to have their containers ready for pick-up at their scheduled time.
B. When necessary to set containers at the front curb, they may be set out after 5:00 p.m. of the day preceding regular collection and shall be removed from the curb by 5:00 a.m. of the day after collection. (Ord. 18-20 § 2, 2018; Ord. 18-11 § 2, 2018; prior code § 10-2-2)
8.10.030 Lids and covers.
The lids or covers of all containers shall at all times be kept secure so that flies and other insects may not have access to the contents and shall only be removed while the containers and receptacles are being filled, emptied or cleaned. (Prior code § 10-2-3)
8.10.040 Use of containers.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, or cause to be deposited, any refuse in any container that he does not own or is not entitled to use as a tenant. (Prior code § 10-2-4)
8.10.050 Alternative disposal of refuse.
A. No residential owner, tenant, lessee, occupant or other person in possession of any building, structure or premises within the town shall avoid or refuse to accept the garbage and trash disposal services provided for in this chapter. Any such avoidance or refusal shall not exempt such person from the payment of the charges for such services. No structures on a residential lot other than the residence shall be required to have a trash service unless involved in commercial use.
B. Every residential owner and occupant of premises within the town trash service area shall use the refuse collection and disposal system herein provided, and shall deposit or cause to be deposited in accordance with this chapter, all rubbish and garbage that is of such nature, that is perishable or may decompose, or may be scattered by wind or otherwise, which is accumulated on such premises. Residents within the town’s trash service area, but outside town limits, may use the town’s service, but are not required to do so. Section 8.10.010(H) does supersede this subsection regarding recyclables and natural compost. Commercial businesses are required to have a trash service; however, commercial businesses may use a trash service of their choice, including the town trash service. (Ord. 18-21 § 1, 2018; Ord. 18-11 § 3, 2018; prior code § 10-2-5)
8.10.060 Hauling refuse.
It is unlawful for any person to haul or cause to be hauled any refuse on or along any public street, avenue or alley in the town in violation of any of the provisions in this chapter. (Prior code § 10-2-6)
8.10.070 Vehicles and receptacles to be spill proof.
It is unlawful for any person to haul or cause to be hauled on or along any public street in the town any garbage, unless such garbage is contained in strong watertight vehicles or vehicles with watertight receptacles, constructed to prevent any such garbage from falling, leaking or spilling and any odor from escaping. (Prior code § 10-2-7)
8.10.080 Spilled refuse.
Any person hauling any refuse along the streets of the town shall immediately replace in the conveyance used for such hauling any refuse which may fall upon any street. (Prior code § 10-2-8)
8.10.090 Dumping refuse.
A. For the purpose of the protection and preservation of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the town, it is hereby established that the place for the dumping and depositing of refuse and garbage shall be the Huachuca City landfill located at 600 Skyline Drive, Huachuca City, AZ 85616 within the town and use of any other site within the town shall constitute unlawful dumping. It is unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed any refuse upon any public or private property within the town, except as specifically permitted in this chapter.
B. The rules and regulations governing use of the town landfill site shall be those established by the town. (Ord. 18-20 § 3, 2018; Ord. 18-11 § 4, 2018; prior code § 10-2-9)
8.10.100 Burning of trash, weeds, garbage prohibited.
The burning of trash, weeds, garbage or other similar materials in an open outdoor fire is prohibited, except as provided by state statute. (Prior code § 10-2-10)