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construction proaect. if such material is not otherwise dangerous to health and safety, such that it violates Chapter 3-1 or any other applicable provision of this Code. Furthermore, such operations may not block or impede natural drainage channels, drain ditches, canals, or drainage outlets and may not result in pollution, fire hazards, or contamination of water. (c) No person shall: (1) Store or accumulate any putrescible waste, or permit the storage or accumulation of putrescible waste within or upon any property owned, leased or rented by such person or in such person's possession or control for a period longer than seven days; or (2) Place any putrescible waste in or upon any property in the city other than the property where such waste is generated, except as provided for in Section 3-6-220(a)(1). 3-6-240 FREQUENCY OF REMOVAL. All putrescible waste produced and accumulated on any property whether public or private, shall be removed at least once every seven days or more often as required by the City's franchisee or as provided for in Section 3-6-320. 3-6-250 USE OF APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS. (a) Every person that owns, occupies, or is in possession or control of any property in the City where solid waste is produced or accumulated shall deposit such materials in one or more leak-proof containers of sufficient size and quantity to adequately service the property. In all events, discarded materials stored prior to collection and/or disposal shall be contained in a manner so as to discourage disturbance by, or harboring of, animals or pests; to prevent fire or other safety hazards; and to prevent odors or unsightliness amounting to a nuisance. (b) Persons subscribing or required to subscribe to services provided by the City's franchisee shall deposit solid waste, recyclables, and green waste in the respective containers designated by and available from the franchisee, locating such containers where the franchisee can easily access them, and not overloading such containers. (1) Single-fanuly and multi-family residential customers shall use containers provided free of charge by the City's franchisee. (2) Commercial customers shall use containers agreeable to or provided by the City's franchisee; (3) Both residential and commercial customers may elect to use a debris box container provided by the City's franchisee. ARTICLE 3. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND GREEN WASTE 3-6-300 AWARD OF FRANCHISE OR CONTRACT. The City Council may, at its sole discretion and upon such terms as it may prescribe, award an exclusive franchise or contract to any qualified person to provide collection of solid waste, recyclables, and green waste for commercial and industrial establishments and residential properties in the City. 3-6-310 OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE OR CONTRACTOR. OKDINANCE NO. 2005-012 G