Legal Documents of Baxter

Each owner, occupant, or other responsible person using or occupying any building or other premises within this city where refuse accumulates or is likely to accumulate shall be provided one (1) refuse rollout ninety-six (96) gallon refuse container at no charge. Furthermore, except for containers which the city handles mechanically, the combined weight of any refuse container and its contents shall not exceed seventy-five (75) pounds. No refuse shall be placed in a refuse container until such refuse has been drained of all free liquids. Free trimmings, hedge clippings, and similar materials shall be cut to a length not to exceed four feet (4') and shall be securely tied in individual bundles weighing not more than seventy-five (75) pounds each and being not more than two feet (2') thick before being deposited for collection. The refuse container must close completely and be free of any obstructions around the container. Any items on top of or outside of the container will not be picked up. If items obstruct the truck from picking up the container, the refuse will not be picked up at all that day. (Ord. #2019-8, Oct. 2019)