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(c) Violations of this section that are not timely corrected shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50,00 or more than $2,500.00 per occurrence. (d) In addition to any fine assessed under this section and any costs assessable under section 16-31, the director may assess the cost of cleanup resulting from a violation of this section. Sec. 16-34. Preparation of certain materials for collection. (a) Paper. It shall be unlawful for any person to place any paper for collection by the city without placing the same in a receptacle or refuse bag complying with section 16-32 or having the same securely bundled so that the paper cannot be blown or scattered about the street. (b) Cartons, boxes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection by the city any empty or discarded corrugated cartons or paper or pasteboard boxes of any kind without first preparing them by flattening and securely tying them in bundles not exceeding 25 pounds in weight, with strong, stout cord. (c) Yard waste. It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection by the city, yard waste containing dirt, rocks or other material not included in the definition of yard waste. Material shall be placed in clear plastic bags complying with section 16-32. It shall be unlawful to rake, sweep or place yard waste into or onto the street, curb, gutter or drainage structure. (d) Small dead animals. Small dead animals will be collected by the city during normal operating hours provided the body is placed in a properly sealed plastic or polyethylene refuse bag and placed as near to the curb as possible or between the sidewalk and the curb. (e) Tires. Tires shall be placed as close to the curb as possible or between the sidewalk and the curb in accordance with section 16-36. A limit of four tires per 12 -month period shall be collected. If more than four tires are placed out for collection within any 12 -month period the property owner or occupant of the property shall be subject to a charge of $25.00 per additional tire and the provisions of section 16-31. All tires must be clean and rimless. (f) White goods. White goods shall be placed as close to the curb as possible. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty and have the door removed before placed for collection. Sec. 16-35. Collection of bulk refuse generally. (a) Bulk refuse shall not be placed for collection as part of the regular collection process for garbage, trash or refuse. (b) Bulk refuse shall be picked up from residential dwellings by appointment scheduled in advance by telephone or internet in a manner established by the director, and in accordance with such procedures as may be established by the director. (c) Tree branches, tree limbs, parts of trees, bushes, shrubbery and cuttings, or clippings and the like, which cannot be placed in receptacles or refuse bags as required under section 16-32(b), shall be cut into lengths of between four feet and six feet and stacked