6-44-010 Definitions

Wildlife – any animal, including but not limited to dogs, skunks, squirrels, black bears, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats and foxes.

Wildlife Proof Refuse Container (WPRC) - a fully enclosed container with a lid which is inaccessible to wildlife. The lid must fit tightly and have a latching mechanism. A dumpster, poly cart or similar trash receptacle of heavy construction may be a WPRC. The Solid Waste Manager, Animal Safety Officer or their designee must approve the WPRC.

Wildlife Proof Dumpster Enclosure (WPDE) – a fully enclosed structure consisting of four sides and a roof or cover of sufficient design and construction to prevent access by wildlife. The door or cover must have a latching mechanism, the sides of the structure must extend to within two inches of the ground, and ventilation openings must be covered with a heavy gauge steel mesh or other material of sufficient strength to prevent access by wildlife. Wildlife Proof Dumpster Enclosures are subject to all building codes and planning and zoning requirements. The Solid Waste Manager, Animal Control Officer, or his or her designee must approve the WPDE.

(Ord. 01-10 (part); Ord. 020-07 (part) Ord. 020-A (part)