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7a c- l� (c) Recyclable materials containers must have a capacity of 18 gallons, and must be constructed of heavy-duty, structurally braced plastic. Sec. 12-23. Placement of_bags and containers for collection. (a) The owner and the occupant of premises served by the city's contract solid waste service are each responsible for compliance with this article. The city's utility billing records are prima facie evidence of the identity of the occupant. (b) All solid waste other than bulky waste, construction debris and yard waste shall be placed for collection only in bags and containers. (c) Bags and containers shall be placed for collection between 9:00 p.m. the night preceding collection day and 7:00 a.m. of collection day, and shall be placed as close to the roadway as practicable without interfering with vehicles or pedestrians. (d) Bulky waste, construction debris and yard waste shall be placed for collection only after the city has been notified of the need for special collection. Yard waste must be securely tied together in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. (e) Emptied containers shall be removed to a location at the side or rear of a building on the premises by 9:00 p.m. of collection day. (f) Only recyclable materials approved by the director of public works shall be placed in recyclable materials containers. Sec. 12-24. Deposit for service charges. (a) Each applicant for city solid waste service shall make a cash deposit with the city to establish or re-establish credit before service will be instituted. (b) The requirement for a deposit will be waived if: (1) the applicant has been a customer of city utility service at a location within the past year, and had service at that location for a minimum of 3 years, and during the last 24 months of service did not have more than 2 occasions in which a bill for utility service was paid after becoming delinquent; or (2) the applicant has an active San Marcos utility service account (water, sewage or electricity) at the location where the solid waste service is requested. (c) The amount of the deposit is established by separate ordinance. (d) Deposits are non -transferable between accounts. (e) If service is not initiated or after discontinuance of service, the city will refund the customer's deposit in excess of unpaid bills for service furnished.