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After the Richfield City Council redefined its garbage ordinance in September, city staff is making double sure residents understand the dos and don'ts of storing their receptacles.

In addition to an arguably detailed diagram, the city has created a quasi how-to video. (Both are attached above to this article.) The new ordinance states that storage must be behind or alongside the principal structure on the property. The two-minute video shows two sample properties and outlines the requirements of the ordinance.

The council first discussed garbage storage in August 2011, however, declined to pass an ordinance that would require screening cans. However, after a resident disputed a citation for not having containers placed "behind or alongside the house"—and won the argument in district court—the city was forced to redefine ordinance language.

There's no need to panic if you're storage space isn't in compliance with the ordinance. The new rule will not go into effect until June 1, 2013, giving residents plenty of time to comply.

To watch the video, click the "play" button below the video box above.