§ 34-468. Collection.

(a)

Collection equipment design. All equipment used for the collection and transport of refuse shall be designed to prevent escape of any liquid. All surfaces of equipment coming in contact with wastes shall be smooth, nonabsorbent and in good repair. Only equipment manufactured for solid waste collection or other equipment as approved by the board of health may be used.

(b)

Cleaning of collection equipment. All equipment shall be cleansed and treated with an approved insecticide as often as the board of health shall deem necessary.

(c)

Refuse spillage. All refuse spilled during collection or transportation shall be promptly removed by the refuse collector. The generator shall be responsible for spillage during normal use and storage.

(d)

Refuse collection. At each collection, all refuse in the refuse receptacle shall be removed. Receptacles shall be left covered and returned to proper use locations.

(e)

Frequency of collection. Garbage, or solid waste containing any quantity of garbage, shall be removed from each premises at least once a week and in no case shall a garbage collection interval exceed seven days. More frequent collection may be required for rapidly decomposing, odorous or hazardous wastes and garbage or mixed refuse from food service and similar establishments. Compacted waste will be collected at a frequency no less than once weekly if the compacted waste includes garbage. Containers serving multiple facilities shall meet disposal criteria for the facility having the highest-level need for proper refuse management.

(f)

Permits and inspections. The board of health has the authority to issue permits for solid waste collection and inspect all equipment and operations as often as it deems necessary to determine compliance with this article and shall require prompt compliance.

(Res. No. 05-0616, 5-18-05; Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)