§ 8.12.250. Solid waste storage.

(a)

No person maintaining any premises where garbage is created, accumulated, or produced shall fail or neglect to procure and utilize sufficient containers, as specified in subsections (1), (2), (3) or (4) below:

(1)

All garbage created, accumulated or produced on the premises shall be stored in watertight, impervious containers having close-fitting lids and shall be constructed of substantial, nonabsorbent materials.

(2)

All recyclables and solid wastes, other than garbage, shall be stored in containers which are sufficient in size to hold all such material without spilling or causing litter or a nuisance. Paper or plastic bags may be used if they are securely closed and of sufficient strength to resist puncture or attack by animals.

(3)

Mixed solid wastes may be stored together if the container meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(4)

Mechanically lifted solid waste bins may be used if they meet the requirements of the State Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal, Title 14 California Code of Regulations, commencing with Section 17301.

(5)

All such containers, with the exception of bags specified in subsection (a)(2) of this section, or mechanically dumped bins, shall have external handles or a bail. With the exception of mechanically dumped bins or waste wheelers, containers shall not exceed thirty-five gallons in capacity and a total weight of seventy-five pounds. Where putrescible waste is deposited, the container shall have doors or covers which are insect resistant and such doors or covers shall remain closed except during loading and unloading.

(6)

Containers for solid waste and recyclables shall be of an adequate size and in sufficient numbers to contain, without overflowing, all the material that a household or other establishment generates within the designated removal period.

(b)

Location of Solid Waste Containers.

(1)

Each solid waste container provided by the owner, manager or person in possession, charge or control of any residential, commercial or industrial buildings, complexes, developments and projects and every person occupying a dwelling within the unincorporated area of the county shall be kept or placed entirely above ground level at a location which is convenient for access by collection personnel during the time for collection, as set forth in this section.

(2)

Where collection occurs at an alley, waste containers shall be placed along side and within ten feet of the alley.

(3)

Where collection occurs at the street, waste shall be placed along side and within ten feet of the street.

(4)

Provisions shall be made for easy access, with no obstacles. Where in-yard service is provided, proportionately higher rates may be charged by the hauler subject to the rate setting process pursuant to this chapter.

(c)

Requirements for Solid Waste Storage Area.

(1)

Each storage area serving any building or occupancy using solid waste bins shall be located within one hundred feet of the dwelling or building it serves. Containers or bins with a capacity of over one hundred gallons shall not be permanently located closer than twenty-five feet to any windows, doors or ventilation intake in any dwelling or other building, either on the subject property or adjacent properties. No can or bin shall be permanently located in any front setback area or on public property. Sufficient retaining walls, fences, guard rails or bumpers shall be constructed to protect adjacent parking spaces. The floor or bottom surface of the solid waste storage area shall be made of concrete or other approved impervious material and shall provide an anti-roll curb. The geometry of the waste collection area shall be such that bins may be conveniently loaded onto or emptied into collection vehicles without having to move the bins prior to their initial contact with the collection vehicle at the start of the vehicle loading cycle, except that bins equipped with wheels or casters may be located such that they do not have to be moved more than ten feet to properly position them to make the initial contact with the vehicle.

(d)

Litter Receptacles. The placement and maintenance of litter receptacles shall be governed by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, commencing with Section 17830.

(Ord. 2604 § 1 (part), 1993)