New Franklin Collection of Solid Waste ordinance (§ 235.030)

A. The City shall provide for the collection of solid waste as follows:

1. The City shall provide for the collection of all residential solid waste in the City, provided however, that the City may provide the collection service by contracting with a person, County or other City, or a combination thereof, for the entire City or portions thereof as deemed in the best interests of the City.

2. The City may, at its discretion, provide commercial solid waste collection services upon specific application of the owners or persons in charge thereof. However, in the event that such application is not made or approved, it shall be the duty of such establishment to provide for collection of all solid waste produced upon any such premises.

B. All solid waste from premises to which collection services are provided by the City shall be collected, except bulk rubbish as defined herein. Bulky rubbish will be collected in accordance with the rules and regulations as promulgated by the City Services Director.

C. Solid waste containers as required by this Chapter for the storage of other residential solid waste shall be placed at the curb, alley or the rear of the building for collection. Any solid waste containers or other solid waste permitted by this Chapter to be placed at the curb or alley for collection shall not be placed until the regularly scheduled collection day.

D. Bulky rubbish shall be collected in accordance with the current contract in place with the solid waste hauler. The City Services Director shall establish the procedure for collecting bulky rubbish.

E. Solid waste collectors, employed by the City or a solid waste collection agency operating under contract with the City, are hereby authorized to enter upon private property for the purpose of collecting solid waste therefrom as required by this Section. Solid waste collectors shall not enter dwelling units or other residential buildings for the purpose of collecting residential solid waste. Commercial solid waste may be removed from within commercial establishment upon written request of the owner and approval by the City Services Director.

F. The following collection frequencies shall apply to collections of solid waste within the City:

1. All residential solid waste shall be collected at least once weekly.

G. Residential solid waste containers shall be stored upon the residential premises. The storage site shall be well drained; fully accessible to collection equipment, public health personnel and fire inspection personnel.

H. Solid waste collectors, employed by the City or a solid waste collection agency operating under contract with the City, shall be responsible for the collection of solid waste from the designated pickup location to the transportation vehicle, provided the solid waste was stored in compliance with the provisions set forth in this Section. Any spillage or blowing litter caused as a result of the duties of the solid waste collector shall be collected and placed in the transportation vehicle by the solid waste collector.