Rules for trash cans and pickup

General Requirements.Removal of Contents. It shall be the duty of every owner of a refuse receptacle to remove or to have removed the contents of the refuse receptacles or carts in accordance with this Chapter at least once a week.Unauthorized Removal of Refuse from Containers. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a duly authorized representative of the Department to collect or remove any refuse from refuse receptacles or carts used in the regular County collection service.Automated Refuse Collection/Curbside Recycling Projects.Responsibility for Receptacle. One (1) refuse cart will be provided by the Department per premises. At the discretion of the County Engineer, additional refuse carts may be provided if the occupant of a premises requests and requires an additional refuse cart.Specifications. The County-provided refuse cart shall be used exclusively in areas designated by the County Engineer to receive collection services.Damaged or Deteriorated Receptacles. The owner of the premises served shall report damaged refuse carts to the County Engineer.Manual Refuse Collection.Responsibility for Receptacle. Any person using or occupying any building, house or structure within the County shall provide and maintain in good order and repair refuse receptacles of sufficient number to contain the refuse that accumulates on the premises for the duration between regularly scheduled collections.Specifications. Refuse receptacles shall be constructed of a durable grade of galvanized metal, plastic, or other suitable material approved by the County Engineer, from twenty (20) gallons to a maximum thirty-two (32) gallons capacity. The receptacle shall have a top diameter not less than two (2) inches greater than the bottom diameter. Refuse receptacles shall be provided with two (2) lifting handles on opposite sides and a tightly fitting cover with a lifting handle. The receptacle shall be without inside protrusions, and the refuse shall be loosely packed so that the contents shall discharge freely when the receptacle is inverted. The maximum weight of any container, including trash, shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds.Damaged or Deteriorated Receptacles. No person shall use any receptacle which has deteriorated or has been damaged to the extent that the covers do not fit securely, or that has jagged or sharp edges capable of causing injury to refuse collectors or any other person whose duty is to handle said receptacle.