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603.03: GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS: Subd. 1. Container Required: Every residence, multiple-unit dwelling and commercial establishment contracting with a hauler -. : : . . : :• .. - : , who does not otherwise provide for the disposal of such garbage in a sanitary manner, shall be provided provide the residence with one (1) or more separate sanitary fly tight, waterproof containers sufficient to receive all garbage and recyclables, in a sanitary manner, which may accumulate between the times of collection. Subd. 2. Capacity: Each nendispesable container shall have a capacity not to exceed ninety-six (96 9.0) gallons, except where dumpsters are used in conjunction with multiple: unit dwellings and commercial establishments. Subd. 3. Lids: Each nondisposable container shall be waterproof and be equipped provided with a tight-fitting cover and shall be maintained, cleaned and kept in a state of repair which will prevent leakage and noxious odors. 603.04: STORAGE OF GARBAGETRUBBISH AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Subd. 1. Preparation for Placement in Containers: All garbage shall be securely wrapped or placed in a plastic bag : .'- - . . . . . - and wrapped in a manner sufficient to prevent leakage and littering before it is placed in garbage said containers. Subd. 2. Location of Garbage and Recycling Containers: Except on scheduled collection days, garbage, rubbish, yard waste, bulky waste., and recyclable materials shall be stored behind the front line of the building lint for the width of the property. Garbage, rubbish, yard waste, bulky waste and recyclable materials may be placed at the curbside or on the boulevard for collection by a licensed hauler no earlier than 6:00 pm on the day during the twelve (12) hour period prior to the day of collection. Any garbage cans or other containers or materials left over from collection shall be removed from the curbside or boulevard within twelve (12)hours after said collection. Subd. 3. Location of Dumpsters: a. Dumpsters for garbage, rubbish, yard waste and recyclable materials used in conjunction with multiple-unit dwellings and commercial establishments for the convenience of the property owner, renters or lessees, shall be stored within an enclosure. Enclosures shall be of sufficient capacity to contain garbage and recycling containers, with sufficient additional capacity to store bulky waste generated by the dwellings or establishments. The design and location of the enclosure shall be in conformance with City-approved standards. All new establishments with dumpsters shall construct enclosures prior to October 1, 1991, or prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy, whichever is later. b. Dumpsters intended for collecting recyclable materials from the public for charitable purposes may be located on a paved surface not designated for parking and must be clearly marked to indicate the type of recyclables accepted and the name of the charity to receive the resulting revenues. Ord 891 — Page 5