7-1-8. Approved garbage containers - Rental fees .

(1) Residential solid waste shall be collected from residential users only in approved garbage containers. The use of any other type of container or the use of approved garbage containers issued to another residence is unlawful and prohibited. All other solid waste not placed in approved garbage containers shall be placed in suitable and sufficient garbage receptacles, either with tight fitting lids or durable water resistant containers manufactured specifically for use in solid waste collection.

(2) Every residential user shall be issued one approved garbage container. Title to such containers shall be retained by the county. The payment made by residents shall be rental for the use of the containers. Rental fees for containers shall be established by resolution of the county commission. Rental fees for the first container shall be incurred for a minimum of one month for each month or part thereof that a residence is occupied. Rental fees shall be charged and collected in the same manner as the service charge for solid waste collection services.

(3) Residential users shall keep their approved garbage container free from destructive or decorative markings, shall maintain the original color thereof, and shall keep the inside of the containers clean and free from build-up of fungus, bacteria or any other type of contaminant that causes odors or facilitates deterioration of the container. Residential users shall be responsible for approved garbage containers and shall not be negligent in their use.

(4) Residential users shall report to the county, or its solid waste disposal contractor, any damage to their approved garbage container that limits its usefulness so that the same may be returned for repair or replacement.

(5) Approved garbage containers lost or missing through no fault of the residential user shall be replaced by the county without charge. Residential users shall exercise due care to protect such containers against loss through theft or misappropriation. Approved garbage containers shall not be removed from the premises to which they have been assigned.

(6) The owner or occupant of each residence shall be responsible for each approved garbage container issued to that residence.

(7) No hot ashes or flammable or explosive materials shall be deposited in an approved garbage container.

(8) A purchase fee based on the cost to the county at the current rate will be charged to anyone who damages or removes an approved garbage container from the property to which it has been assigned. The purchase fee may be added to the collection fee and collected in the same manner.

(9) Containers furnished by the county are issued to specific users by number and are non-transferrable.

(10) Upon discontinuance of use by a resident, approved garbage containers shall be returned to the county or its designated agent. (Ord. 04-07; 2/24/04)