A. Recyclables Carts. All recyclables carts used principally for residential purposes will be owned, provided and maintained by the contractor. The rate schedule set forth in the city’s contract with the contractor shall include the charge for use of such carts.

B. Yard Debris Receptacles. All receptacles for the purpose of collecting recyclable yard debris will be owned, provided and maintained by the contractor. The rate schedule set forth by the city’s contract with the contractor shall include the charge for use of such receptacles, if applicable.

C. Receptacle Identification. All residential recyclable material and yard debris receptacles shall bear a logo in permanent lettering, as approved by the city.

D. Location. No receptacle shall be kept or stored within the confines of any street or public alley in a residential area. In blocks in which there are alleys, such receptacles shall be kept on private property in a convenient and accessible location adjacent to such alley. In blocks in which there are no alleys, such receptacles shall be kept on private property without interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of such private property or adjoining property. On the day that recyclables or yard debris is normally collected, receptacles shall be placed in a readily accessible location not farther than five feet from the driving portion of the road. If such placement is impractical and receptacles must be placed on the public walkway, receptacles must be placed on the edge of the walkway, and must be removed immediately after collection.

E. Deteriorated Receptacles. Receptacles that have deteriorated to the extent of being hazardous to the collectors in handling such receptacles or are so badly damaged and bent that they will not allow free discharge of the recyclables or yard debris will be replaced by the contractor.

F. Frequency of Collection. Residential recyclables and yard debris collection service shall be provided on at least a weekly basis. The customer and the contractor shall determine the frequency of collection required for accounts other than residential accounts; provided, that disputes between the customer and the contractor regarding the frequency of service required shall be resolved by the city. (Ord. 020/2016 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 006/2003; Ord. 994, 1992)