Chapter 7.12
GARBAGE REGULATIONS
Sections:
7.12.020 Collection service compulsory.
7.12.030 Use and maintenance of containers.
7.12.040 When and where to place garbage and refuse.
7.12.060 Special haul services.
7.12.010 Unlawful disposal.
It is unlawful for any person to throw or deposit, or cause to be thrown or deposited, any refuse, rubble or waste matter as said terms are defined by Chapter 7.08, in or upon any vacant lot, or on or upon any street, alley, gutter, highway, park or other public place in the city; or to deposit or place or keep any refuse or rubble except in the manner prescribed in Chapters 7.08, 7.12, 7.16 and 7.20. The hauling or transporting of refuse or rubble from outside of the city into the city for the purpose of disposal is prohibited and declared to be an unlawful act. The disposal of materials deemed to be “hazardous” shall not be discarded or disposed of in any refuse container provided by the city or the city’s contractor. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 2, 1971)
7.12.020 Collection service compulsory.
All dwellings, apartment houses, and places of business in which refuse waste accumulates within the city shall be required to use the collection service of the city and to pay the charges set forth by the city council, except that owner and employees of commercial and industrial businesses may be allowed to haul certain refuse and waste such as, but not limited to, cull, fruit, feathers and poultry offal. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 3, 1971)
7.12.030 Use and maintenance of containers.
A. Where commercial collections are made from private alleys and access ways, said approaches shall be maintained in such a manner as not to be a hazard to sanitation personnel and equipment, and provide a safe and convenient entrance to and through the premises for the purpose of collecting refuse. The approach to privately owned containers, or containers furnished by the city’s contractor, must be kept clean and clear. An unaccessible container will not be dumped at the scheduled time.
There will be an extra charge to dump a container other than scheduled.
B. Over-filled containers will not be dumped. Excess refuse on top of containers will not be picked up until placed in a container.
C. All persons or businesses utilizing containers provided by the city’s contractor are responsible for the sanitary condition of each container or receptacle and the proximity thereof and must keep lids and doors closed when not in use. All persons and businesses will be responsible for burned or damaged containers due to other than normal wear and tear and will be charged for necessary repairs.
D. Items that are likely to cause damage to containers provided by the city’s contractor or the collection vehicle will not be picked up. Some examples are, but not limited to, timbers or tree trunks larger than four inches in diameter or longer than four feet, engine blocks, heads, transmissions, axles, spring assemblies, or drive shafts. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 6, 1971)
7.12.040 When and where to place garbage and refuse.
When there is an alley, other than a blind alley, all refuse must be placed neatly in rear of premises adjacent to the property line or in a refuse enclosure properly designed and constructed consistent with city standards or in locations completely screened from public view. This provision shall apply to all residential, commercial, industrial and other urban uses within the Dinuba city limits. Where trash enclosures or screening do not currently exist, the owners of said premises shall have one hundred eighty days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter to provide said trash enclosures and screening facilities. Where refuse enclosures or screening facilities are not provided within the specified period of time, the city shall declare the situation a public nuisance and pursue corrective action in the manner provided for in this code. Where no alley exists, refuse must be placed at the curb (not in gutter) by six a.m. on days set for collection and empty containers shall be removed from curb on the same day. The refuse supervisor may determine the location of the placement of refuse containers. Should special collection be made due to failure to properly place container prior to time of arrival for truck for collection, a charge may be assessed and collected by the city. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 7, 1971)
7.12.050 Collection schedule.
The city shall collect yard waste stored in authorized containers or in bundles in any quantity properly placed for collection once each week on the day specified by the city or its contractor. The city or its contractor shall collect garbage, refuse, rubbish or other putrescible wastes stored in the standard containers once each week on the day specified by the city or its contractor. Both collection activities will typically occur on the same day. The city shall collect daily (during weekdays) if required from all businesses and commercial establishments. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 8, 1971)
7.12.060 Special haul services.
A. Dirt, sod, tree stumps, stones, broken concrete, furniture and appliances, other building materials, and other similar miscellaneous items are not considered to be normal household rubbish; however, they will be handled on a special haul basis for which an extra charge is made. Also, excessive amounts of tree trimmings not bundled, bagged or placed in cans shall be handled by special haul services.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant of property to notify the city when special haul service is desired. Special haul services are not available for construction or demolition clean-up.
C. When special haul items are set out for collection and no arrangements have been made with the city to collect said items; or when materials or refuse are unlawfully deposited in the alleyways, the city shall make the special haul and bill the responsible party for the service. The cost of such service will be a garbage service charge as provided in Sections 7.20.010, 7.20.020 and 7.20.030 of this title. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 718 § 1, 1988: Ord. 486 § 9, 1971)
7.12.070 Walk-up service.
Walk-up service shall be provided at a set fee per container when containers are not located as required by Section 7.12.040. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 10, 1971)