How do I report trash, garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, or other substances which might endanger health, comfort or general welfare of other residents in the City?

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In accordance with City Code Section 244-6, Whenever there exists upon any property in the City any trash, garbage not collected by the City, refuse, rubbish, litter and other substances which might endanger the health, comfort or general welfare of other residents of the City, the owner of the property shall forthwith remove, or cause to be removed, such materials or substances. In accordance with City Code Section 244-11.4 (A), Except as provided herein, no person who owns or is in possession of, in charge of or in control of any property shall store, deposit, scatter or keep on the premises in any residential area any of the following: lumber, scrap metal, construction materials, machinery components, equipment, appliances, furniture not designed and intended for exterior use, or any similar object which is not clearly intended for outdoor use on the premises.

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1. How do I report an inoperable/junk vehicle on private property?
2. How do I report tall grass?
3. How do I report a violation of a boat or trailer parked on private property?
4. How do I report trash, garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, or other substances which might endanger health, comfort or general welfare of other residents in the City?
5. When can my trash and recycling bins be in front of my house?
6. Where should I place my trash and recycling bins on non-pickup days?