Sec. 27-22. Residential bulk trash placement and collection services.
A. It is unlawful to place bulk trash out for collection more than seven days prior to the scheduled collection date.
B. Green organics must be separated from bulk trash.
C. Bulk trash must be placed out for collection no later than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection date.
D. Bulk trash placed out for collection must be in neat stacks.
E. Bulk trash placed in alleys must be placed adjacent to the property line. Bulk trash placed out for curbside collection must be placed on the resident’s property, parallel to the street or curb. The Director may designate alternative placement and collection points. Bulk trash may not be placed on the sidewalk or in the street, behind a fence or any obstruction or barrier, except as set forth in subsection M of this section.
F. Bulk trash may not be placed within five feet of any fixed object, solid waste or recycling container or in any manner that would interfere with or be hazardous to pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, or motorists.
G. The amount of bulk trash placed for collection may not exceed a total uncompacted volume of 20 cubic yards per collection.
H. Items of bulk trash that are acceptable for normal residential collection are:
1. Green organics:
a. Provided it is separated from other bulk trash items, and the waste material is either:
(i) Less than four feet in length and 12 inches in diameter; or
(ii) Bagged or boxed leaves, weeds, and grass;
2. Metal material 20 pounds or less;
3. Pipe(s) less than one inch in diameter and less than four feet in length;
4. Home appliances that do not contain refrigerants;
5. Twenty-five pounds or less of construction and demolition solid waste generated by a resident;
6. Cardboard boxes; and
7. Palm frond or oleander trimmings and clippings provided they are (a) separated from other bulk trash items, and (b) less than four feet in length and 12 inches in diameter.
I. Items of bulk trash that are not acceptable for normal residential collection include:
1. Any item containing refrigerants;
2. Unbagged leaves, weeds, and grass;
3. More than 25 pounds of construction and demolition solid waste generated by a resident or any amount generated by a contractor;
4. Cement, cement blocks, brick, asphalt, stones, and dirt;
5. Lead acid batteries or any hazardous, infectious, or medical solid waste;
6. Vehicle or equipment parts in excess of 20 pounds;
7. Motor vehicle tires or tires of any other type;
8. All mattresses or furniture; and
9. Household hazardous waste.
J. It is a violation of this chapter to place unacceptable bulk trash items, bulk trash exceeding 20 cubic yards, or improperly placed bulk trash items out for collection. The responsible party must remove and dispose of all bulk trash improperly placed, bulk trash exceeding 20 cubic yards, and any unacceptable items of bulk trash at their own expense.
K. The City may abate any violation of this section pursuant to Sections 27-35.F and 27-37.
L. The Director may require that green organics be separated from other bulk trash for collection in an alternative manner.
M. The City uses mechanical collection equipment. If bulk trash cannot be placed for collection as set forth in subsection E of this section, the Director, at his discretion, may collect the bulk trash and may require a waiver that holds the City harmless for any and all damage associated with the collection activity. A waiver must be signed prior to collection. (Ord. No. G-4623, § 1, 2004; Ord. No. G-5756, 2012; Ord. No. G-5920, 2014; Ord. No. G-6906, § 4, 2021)