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(A) Specifications. (1) Every property owner or occupant or any place of business that accumulates mixed municipal solid waste shall provide one or more rust resistant, watertight, nonabsorbent and easily washable containers, which are equipped with a bail or handle and covered with close- fitting lid. Containers shall have a capacity of not less than ten (10) nor more than ninety (90) gallons and shall be of sufficient number to store all mixed municipal solid waste and other items accumulating between collections. Places of business having accumulations in excess of three (3) thirty -two (30) gallon containers per week shall provide vats for storage. Vats shall be no less than one cubic yard capacity, designed with proper attachments for lifting into collection vehicles. (2) Every property owner and occupant of any dwelling unit, including single family homes, duplexes, tri- plexes, four - plexes, mobile homes, town houses, condominiums and apartment buildings, shall provide a sufficient number of containers, as described above, which do not exceed ninety (90) gallons capacity. An exception to this provision would be possible in the case of multi - family dwelling units where an alternative refuse management plan is submitted to and accepted by the City. The only other exception allowed shall be residents who Qualify for the City's organized collection low volume service rate where stickered bags are acceptable for placement at the curb. (3) All containers shall be washed and treated with disinfectant as often as necessary to prevent a nuisance. Any containers which do not meet with the above requirements may be used for the storage of mixed municipal solid waste only with the approval of the Public Works Director. (B) Location. (1) At residential dwelling units, containers for garbage, rubbish, recyclable materials, leaves and lawn clippings shall be placed on the curb no more than twenty -four (24) hours before the designated pick -up day and shall be removed by 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection. Bulky items shall be placed on the curb no more than twenty -four (24) hours before the designated pick -up day. (2) At commercial and industrial establishments, every property owner, occupant or owner shall place containers used for the storage of garbage, recyclables, and rubbish at or near the back door of the building using the same, or at the rear of the property if there is an alley. Such containers shall be accessible to garbage, recycling, and rubbish collectors at all reasonable times. 809.140. ORGANIZED MIXED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE -7- Page 35