The Director of Public Service or his or her authorized agent shall seize and destroy a waste container which is in poor repair or which has rough or sharp edges or other defects which render it dangerous to handle; which is so dilapidated that it is not suitable for holding waste materials; or which may create a health or safety hazard; provided that written notice by the Director or his or her authorized agent is given to the owner or person having control of such container. The written notice shall state that such container is dangerous or unsuitable for use and that if it is not replaced or satisfactorily repaired prior to the next collection of garbage or other solid waste material following such written notice, such container shall be confiscated.
(Ord. No. 773-A-80. Passed 12-14-81, eff. 12-16-81)