Garfield Chapter 164 governs garbage and refuse collection, requiring all waste to be deposited in covered, upright containers, kept disinfected, and presented for curbside pickup according to the city's published collection map.
Chapter 164 of the Garfield Code regulates household garbage, rubbish, and refuse. All garbage and recyclables awaiting collection must be deposited in covered containers or receptacles, kept upright, and regularly disinfected. Nonputrescible solid wastes such as cardboard, tin cans, glass, bedding, and building materials are also covered. Property owners are responsible for proper containerization and curbside placement on the appropriate day. Penalties for violations begin at $150 for a first offense and escalate for repeat violations.
Uncovered cans, scattered refuse, missed scheduled pickup days, or improperly stored waste can result in city summonses and fines starting at $150.
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