§ 147-3. Collection and disposal generally., Chapter 147. Solid Waste, Code of Ordinances, Oneida

All garbage shall be kept in covered dumpsters or covered cans. All other refuse or ashes and materials of like character must be kept in suitable heavy-duty plastic bags, covered dumpsters or receptacles. Cans and receptacles other than bags shall have two handles to carry and a close-fitting cover. No can or bag shall exceed 50 pounds in weight. No can, bag or other receptacle filled with or holding garbage, rubbish or other material shall at any time, within the established inside district, be placed or kept on ground level of any premises at any point nearer the street line fronting such premises than the rear line of the main building, except on the designated curbside collection day provided for herein.

All collection, transport and disposal of garbage, refuse, solid waste and recyclables anywhere in the City shall be in conformance with the requirements of Local Law No. 3 of 1990 of the County of Madison ("County Local Law"), which are herein incorporated by reference, and as the same may from time to time be amended.

No person shall keep or maintain an open dump within the general limits of the City.

Burning or burying. No person shall bury or burn or cause to be buried or burned any solid waste within the City limits unless authorized in writing by authority of the City Common Council upon advice of the City Fire Marshal, and also by the Madison County Department of Solid Waste and Sanitation ("County Department").

[Amended 12-19-2000 by L.L. No. 6-2000]

Nothing herein shall prohibit backyard composting of lawn and food waste so long as such composting is done in accordance with the Cornell Cooperative Extension guidelines and maintained so as to not create a public health nuisance.