§ 56-27. Scope of service.

(a)

No human or animal excrement will be picked up or transported by the public works department or by any franchisee.

(b)

Basic garbage service will include twice weekly pickup of three cans of garbage or equivalent containers per residence and five garbage cans per commercial activity. Garbage in excess of the quantity specified will require an additional charge as prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(c)

Basic recycling service will include once weekly pickup of recyclable material placed in one or more containers approved by the city and designated for recycling purposes.

(d)

Basic yard waste service will include once a week pickup of yard waste material which is bagged in garden-size plastic bags, boxed or bundled. Bundles shall be securely tied with string, rope, cord or twine so as to facilitate handling. Bundled materials shall not exceed four feet in length by four feet in width by four feet in height and each bundle shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight. Accumulations or piles of yard waste that are not properly bagged, boxed or bundled will be picked up by city crews or employees of a franchisee and will be subject to a special handling charge as prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1981, § 10-21; Ord. No. 1992-5, § 2, 2-25-92)