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A. Except as is otherwise provided for in other sections of this chapter, the collector of refuse shall collect solid waste from every residential user at least once per month, every other week or weekly and the collector of recyclable materials shall collect recyclable materials from every residential user at least every other week. If the collector(s) are unable to meet the minimum frequency of collection due to inclement whether and road conditions, an alternative collection schedule and/or disposal options for customers shall be developed for approval by the public works director. If requested by a commercial customer, solid waste may be collected up to seven times per week Monday through Sunday. The collector shall collect solid waste and recyclable materials from all users as required to keep premises free of any nuisance or violation of any ordinance.

B. No solid waste or recyclables collecting shall be done in any residential zone before 6:30 a.m. or after 6:30 p.m. Collections in commercial and business zones shall be made between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except that collections may commence at 3:00 a.m. in heavy industrial areas. The commercial and business zones shall consist of the following areas: all areas zoned business or commercial by the city zoning ordinance. The collectors shall respond to any noise complaints from residents in areas adjacent to such districts and shall comply with reasonable city directives to resolve such noise complaints. (Ord. M-4264 § 7, 2019; Ord. M-3193 § 7, 1995; Ord. M-3030 § 1, 1992; Ord. M-2980 § 2, 1991; Ord. M-2665 § 6, 1987; Ord. M-2618 § 2, 1986; Ord. M-1497 § 7, 1974; Ord. M-1019 § 3, 1968)