§ 42-34. Precollection practices.

The following practices and procedures shall be followed by persons in the unincorporated areas of the county in order to facilitate the collection of solid waste:

(1)

Refuse. All refuse shall be managed by such persons in accordance with applicable laws and all municipal solid waste shall be placed and maintained in containers satisfying the requirements of this article and of the rules and regulations of the county. Containers shall be maintained at all times with tightfitting lids or covers, and secured in such manner as to prevent the overturning by the elements or by dogs or other animals.

(2)

Garbage. Garbage placed in containers for collection shall be enclosed in paper or plastic bags. Garbage shall be drained of all liquids prior to its being placed in refuse receptacles or bags.

(3)

Injurious trash items. Municipal solid waste or refuse brought to the county transfer station with a potential for inflicting injury, such as broken glass, lightbulbs, sharp pieces of metal, fluorescent tubes and television tubes shall be securely packaged or wrapped in such a manner as will prevent injury to the collection crews or other persons and to prevent the puncture of the bags. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to material placed in mechanically handled containers.

(4)

Hazardous refuse. Hazardous refuse will not be collected by the county. No person shall place any hazardous refuse in any refuse receptacle or other container for collection by the county and shall not haul or deliver any hazardous refuse to the county transfer station. All applicable laws relating to the generation, management, handling, treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous refuse shall be observed by all persons, and the county reserves the right to report any discovered or known violations of such laws to the appropriate state, federal or local authorities.

(5)

Building materials. Building materials will not be collected by the county. The owner of the premises or the contractor, builder or person doing the repairs, remodeling, construction or demolition shall be required to haul and transfer the debris to the county transfer station.

(6)

Tree and vegetable removal by home occupants. Trees cut by the owner or occupant shall be taken to the county transfer station by the owner. When a tree is cut from private property by anyone other than the owner, such person shall remove and legally dispose of all wood and limbs. The owner, tenant or other persons in possession of the property shall be responsible to see that such tree trimmer or other person outlined above complies with this provision.

(7)

Other. Grass clippings, leaves, pine straw and/or pine cones shall be disposed of as provided in subsection (6) of this section.

(8)

Ashes. It shall be unlawful to deposit hot ashes in garbage containers or bags. Cooled ashes may be deposited in bags. Loose ashes or clinkers shall not be placed or deposited upon streets, sidewalks or side parks.

(9)

Pet litter. Pet litter must be placed in securely tied bags, not to exceed ten pounds in weight, and placed in the container, when containers are used by the county.

(10)

Household furniture and furnishings. Household furniture, furnishings and brown goods shall be disposed of as provided in subsection (6) of this section.

(11)

Appliances. Appliances (white goods) shall be disposed of as provided in subsection (6) of this section.

(12)

Disposable diapers. Disposable diapers must be placed and tied securely in bags and placed in the regular container or bags.

(Ord. of 10-12-1998, § III)