§ 13.20.090. Public responsibility.

In order to facilitate the collection and disposal of solid waste and the recycling of recyclable materials, the following rules and regulations shall be in force and effect:

A.

All solid waste, as defined in Section 13.20.030, shall be wrapped and deposited in watertight solid waste receptacles or cans with tight-fitting lids and shall be collected at least once every seven days as provided in Oregon Administrative Rules 340-61-070, as amended.

B.

No garbage receptacle for individual residential service shall exceed thirty-two (32) gallons in size nor weigh more than sixty (60) pounds gross loaded weight unless such receptacle is of a mechanical loading type approved by franchisee. Cans shall be tapered so they are larger at the top and shall have a place for a hand hold at the bottom. Sunken refuse cans or containers shall not be installed or used unless it is placed above ground for collection.

C.

Solid waste collection for commercial establishments must be available upon request of the franchisee, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

D.

All brush must not exceed four feet in length, and when possible, should be securely bundled and tied.

E.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation within the city to permit the accumulation of solid waste or waste on or about their premises. All such persons, firms or corporations are required to make prompt and sanitary disposal of the solid waste and waste of every kind, nature and character, as herein provided. No solid waste or waste shall be buried within the city.

F.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation within the city to dump solid waste or waste on vacant lots within the city. Incineration of yard debris shall be subject to regulation by the fire chief of the Sheridan fire district.

G.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to haul, transport or convey sawdust, shavings, hog fuel or other solid waste or waste by truck, automobile, wagon or trailer over and upon any street, alley or thoroughfare in the city unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom.

H.

The franchisee shall not be required to serve any person, firm or corporation who has made default in payment for any prior service rendered under this chapter or serve any person who refuses to comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter; otherwise, all persons, firms and corporations shall be served by the franchisee in an impartial manner. Where service has been terminated to a customer for failure to pay for services rendered, the franchisee may require a reasonable deposit not to exceed double the estimated billing for two months' service to such customer, to guarantee payment for future service, before reinstating such service.

I.

Stationary compactors for handling solid waste shall comply with applicable federal and state safety requirements. No such compactor shall be loaded so as to exceed the safe loading design limit or operation limit of the collection vehicles used by the franchisee. A person who wishes services for a compactor shall, prior to acquiring such compactor, inquire of the franchisee as to the compatibility with franchisee's equipment or equipment which the franchisee is willing to acquire.

J.

No person, other than the person producing or depositing the material contained therein or an officer, employee, or permittee of the city, or an employee of the franchisee, shall interfere with or remove any solid waste container from its location. No person, other than the person producing or depositing the material contained in a solid waste container, or an officer, employee, or permittee of the franchise shall interfere with or remove any contents from a solid waste container.

K.

No person, other than the person producing or depositing the material contained therein or an officer, employee, or permittee of the city, or an employee of the franchisee, shall remove the lid from any solid waste container nor shall any such person collect, molest, or scatter solid waste stored in any solid waste container. No unauthorized person shall deposit solid waste into any solid waste container.

(Ord. 03-3 § 2, 2003; Ord. 91-4 § 8, 1991)