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OR BK 10021 PG 282 Page 7 of 13 50.09. SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FOR SOLID WASTE REMOVAL EXCLUSIVELY. Solid waste produced in the City shall be removed exclusively under the direction of the sanitation department pursuant to the terms and provisions of this ordinance. 50.10. CONTAINERS TO BE PLACED FOR CONVENIENT COLLECTION; ALLEY SERVICES;EXCEPTION. (a) All residential City provided containers shall be set out for collection in a convenient and accessible location in the front of the residence adjacent to and within unobstructed arm's reach of a public street or alley serviced by the department or such other place as may be designated by the department for removal by curbside collection. No such containers shall be placed in any street or alley or upon any sidewalk.Containers shall be placed a minimum of(3') three feet from any other container(s),obstruction,vehicle,mailbox,post,utility pole etc. 50.11. YARD TRASH TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED FOR COLLECTION; DEPOSITING ON STREET PROHIBITED;SPECIAL SERVICES DESCRIBED. (a) All logs,tree limbs,brush,palm fronds and other yard trash shall be cut in four(4) foot lengths or less,six(6)inches in diameter and placed in city provided cart or tightly bundled for collection. Each bag or bundle shall not exceed forty(40)pounds in weight. Any yard trash which by reason of its bulk,weight or shape cannot be placed within a container, or cannot be bundled as required herein shall be collected if placed out for collection in the same location as other residential solid waste as a special pick-up for an additional charge as set forth herein.Special pickups require notification to the department via telephone or email. (b) Solid waste produced by construction,repairs,or demolition of buildings shall be the responsibility of the contractor or owner / occupant to remove and dispose of same. The department provides construction debris removal services for an additional charge set forth herein. (c) It is the responsibility of all the tree surgeons, nurseries, lawn services and landscaping contractors,or any individual or company doing work on private property,to remove from the premises all residue and rubbish resulting from said work.Failure to comply will result in a fine in the amount of not less than the actual cost for removal plus an administrative fee not to exceed $200.00, for the first infraction. A second infraction may result in the loss of the occupational license. The property owner shall be ultimately responsible for removal and any associated costs. 50.12. IMPROPERLY PREPARED CURBSIDE ACCUMULATIONS OF SOLID WASTE. It shall be unlawful to place solid waste out for curbside collection other than in the manner prescribed in this ordinance. The department shall cause violators to be notified and upon notification such violators shall, within seven (7) days, comply with the requirements of this Ordinance relating to placement of solid waste for collection. In the alternative,the department may cause notice of violation to be given but may collect the improperly placed solid waste at additional charge to the customer for special service as set forth herein,which additional charge shall be included in the customer's bill in the next billing period. 50.13. HAZARDOUS AND PROHIBITED WASTES. It shall be unlawful to place out for collection by the department any hazardous or prohibited waste as defined herein. (a) Building material—The City shall not be responsible for the collection of dirt,rock, sod,plaster, lumber, metal or other construction and demolition waste originating from private property preliminary to,during or subsequent to the construction of new buildings,or alterations or additions to existing buildings.Such material shall be remover by the owner of the property or by the contractor. -7-