San Marino Municipal Code Art. 03 Commercial Refuse

All properties within the C-1 Commercial Zone 1 shall have refuse container(s) located on the property of a size adequate to accumulate and store refuse from the commercial activity. Said containers may be of a size not less than two (2) cubic yards with the cover closed and not to exceed nine (9) cubic yards in size and must have a tight fitting cover. (Ord. 974, 3-14-90; 1994 Code)

All refuse containers on C-1 Commercial Zone property shall be stored on the commercial property and in a location so as not to block or interfere with any parking space, nor obstruct any street, alley or public right of way. (Ord. 974, 3-14-90)

It shall be the responsibility of each commercial property owner or tenant to make arrangements for the collection and removal of all garbage, refuse and miscellaneous debris from any premises of which he/she is the owner, occupant or person in charge on a regular basis. Such collection shall be only by a company franchised and licensed to make such collections in the City.

All commercial refuse collection shall be on the following basis:

A. Garbage: Every twenty four (24) hours (Sundays and holidays excepted).

B. Combustible and Noncombustible Rubbish: Not less than once every calendar week.

C. Miscellaneous Debris: Every twenty four (24) hours (Sundays and holidays excepted). (Ord. 974, 3-14-90)

Miscellaneous debris:

A. Shall not be located in any street, alley, parkway or other public place or in or upon any vacant or unimproved lot; and

B. Shall be located only in the rear or side yards of improved lots in a place shielded from winds which may scatter the same and also shielded from the view of neighboring properties and streets. (Ord. 974, 3-14-90)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection in any container any substance or materials defined herein as "hazardous" 1 ; provided, that nothing herein shall prohibit an owner from personally removing or causing the removal of same by duly licensed collectors. (Ord. 974, 3-14-90)