§ 74-33. Collection scheduling.

(a)

The city shall establish residential solid waste collection schedules.

(1)

Residential garbage and refuse shall be collected twice each week, according to schedules established by the city.

(2)

Residential yard and garden waste shall be collected at least once each week, according to schedules established by the city.

(3)

Residential bulk items and white goods shall be collected once a week according to schedules established by the city. Bulk goods and white goods should not be placed out for collection after a hurricane warning or watch has been issued, or during a named storm as such items can pose a hazard in strong winds and have potential to damage the surrounding area.

(4)

Residential recyclable materials shall be collected at least once a week, according to schedules established by the city.

(5)

Residential yard and garden waste may be collected at times other than those schedules established by the city as-necessary to prepare for, or clean up from, a hurricane or other severe storm or emergency, and the owner may be billed for such services.

(b)

The city shall establish commercial solid waste collection schedules.

(1)

Commercial garbage and refuse shall be collected at least once a week; however, additional collections may be made if the city determines, based on the type and amount of waste regularly produced, such additional collections are necessary and warranted, or if requested by the commercial establishment. Commercial garbage and refuse shall be collected at least three times per week for restaurants, with a minimum of one day between collections. Commercial garbage and refuse shall be collected at least twice per week for multifamily residences, or establishments with food facilities. For those commercial establishments permitted to use residential containers, garbage and refuse shall be collected twice a week.

(2)

Commercial yard and garden wastes are not scheduled for any collection and disposal, but may be collected by special collection and disposal for a fee at the request of the commercial establishment.

(3)

Commercial bulk goods and white goods are not scheduled for collection and disposal, but may be collected by special collection and disposal for a fee at the request of the commercial establishment.

(4)

Commercial recyclable materials shall not be collected by the city unless prior arrangements have been made with the city.

(Ord. No. 4267-10, § 2, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 4792-18, § 5, 8-13-2018)