§ 114-358. Description of services.

(a)

All residential properties in the MSBU containing residential units shall be subject to mandatory residential waste collection and disposal services. All residential waste generated and accumulated by residential units in the MSBU, except as otherwise provided in this article, shall be collected, conveyed, and disposed of by a collector holding a valid franchise for such activity. All other properties not specifically covered by this article, are responsible for obtaining all necessary and proper waste collection in accordance with applicable law.

(b)

The governing body shall be responsible for providing within the MSBU, through agreement(s) with franchisee(s), collection and disposal services for properly prepared residential waste.

(c)

Residential waste shall be placed curbside prior to the time designated for collection. Garbage and trash shall be in containers with lids or tied bags not exceeding 45 gallons or 50 pounds each. Yard waste to be collected with garbage and trash must be containerized, bagged, or piled loose, but cannot exceed four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Containers and bags shall be placed curbside no more than 12 hours prior to a collection day, and containers shall be removed from the curb by 11:59 p.m. of the day on which collection is provided.

(d)

Any accumulation of residential waste for more than seven days is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and a violation of this Code. After such time, the franchisee shall notify the county representative of residential units that have not properly prepared residential waste for collection. The county representative shall promptly investigate each such report, make a determination as to whether the terms of this article are being violated and if a violation is found, notify the owner, occupant, or other entity in control of a residential unit of the nature and extent of such violation, action to be taken for the correction thereof, and the time allowed for the taking of such action. If such violation is not corrected within the time allowed, the county representative shall forthwith take such legal action as may be necessary to enforce the terms of this article without further authorization or instruction, including but not limited to the processes found in Pinellas County Code section 1-8.

(e)

The following materials are exempt from the mandatory provisions of this article and may be collected or delivered for disposal or processing by the owner or occupant of the residential unit, or the owner's or occupant's representative at the owner's or occupant's expense:

(1)

Recyclable materials, provided such materials are properly recycled; and

(2)

Waste not considered residential waste, as defined in this article.

(Ord. No. 05-89, § 8, 12-6-05)