A. Adequate Facilities Required: The owner, lessee and occupant of any premises, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory storage of all solid waste accumulated at that premises, business establishment or industry. No building, structure, area, or premises shall be constructed or maintained for human occupancy, use or assembly without adequate facilities for sanitary and safe storage, collection, transportation, and disposal of all solid wastes.
B. Containers:
1. Putrescible Waste: Putrescible waste, including, but not limited to, garbage shall be stored in:
a. Containers: Durable, rust-resistant, nonabsorbent, watertight, rodentproof, and easily cleanable containers, with close-fitting, flytight covers having adequate handles to facilitate handling; or
b. Acceptable Containers: Other types of containers acceptable to the solid waste collection service, comply with Agency regulations, and approved by the Solid Waste Officer.
c. Container Size And Weight: The size and allowable weight of the containers may be determined by the solid waste collection service as approved by the Solid Waste Officer.
2. Solid Waste: Solid waste shall be stored in durable containers or as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
3. Combined Waste: Where putrescible wastes are stored in combination with non-putrescible wastes, containers for the storage of the mixture shall meet the requirements for putrescible waste containers.
4. Toxic, Hazardous Waste: Toxic or hazardous wastes shall be stored in durable, leakproof containers which are labeled with a description of the chemical composition of the substance stored therein. Such wastes shall be stored in a safe location and in compliance with the requirements of Agency regulations and this Chapter.
5. Maintenance: All containers for the storage of solid waste shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent the creation of a nuisance or unsanitary condition.
6. Large Objects: Solid waste objects or materials too large or otherwise unsuitable for storage containers shall be stored in a manner which is pollution-free, nuisance-free and satisfactory to the Solid Waste Officer.
C. Maximum Length Of Storage: Solid wastes shall not be stored on public or private property for more than two (2) weeks without the written approval of the Solid Waste Officer. (Ord. 5, 12-12-1972)