Sec. 30-36. - Placing for collection; removal of bulk and other special items.

(a)

Property owners shall set rubbish in bags that have been properly tied and placed in 65- or 95-gallon containers provided by the city and bearing the city seal. Receptacles shall be placed on the curb without obstructing passage along the sidewalk. Rubbish shall be placed for collection on the day designated by the director of public works on the street on which the property is located in the time and manner provided for in section 30-40.

(b)

The director of public works or his designee should be called for instructions regarding the pickup of large items and appliances. No resident of the city shall place any mattress, computers, televisions, furniture and all large metal items or appliances on the sidewalk for pickup without first having made an appointment with and paid a fee to the department of public works or designee. A fee equal to the cost for the removal and disposal of these items including metal items and appliances containing freon shall be charged. The director of public works shall notify the city council of any increases in fees.

(Code 1994, § 32-33; Ord. of 10-18-2004; Ord. of 4-11-2005(4); Ord. of 4-10-2006; Ord. of 8-25-2014; Ord. of 11-8-2021(1), § 1)