§ 14-31. Residential garbage containers.  


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  • Each residential customer shall furnish a properly maintained refuse container in accordance with specifications designated by the city to ensure uniform and efficient collection. The city shall make available approved containers at cost, plus a charge for handling. An optional time payment plan with an appropriate charge for interest may be authorized by the city where hardship is proven. The city shall have the authority to determine whether or not a refuse container has been properly maintained to ensure uniform and efficient collection and shall have the authority to require repairs to or replacement of defective refuse containers. If the owner fails to make the required repairs or replacement after having been given reasonable opportunity to do so, residential garbage service shall be discontinued until such time as repairs or replacement are completed.

(Ord. No. 88-22, § 11(A), 12-12-88; Ord. No. O-03-39, § 1(Exh. A), 5-27-03)