A. Ownership of solid waste or recyclable material placed in or near a refuse container that has not been set out for collection shall remain vested in the person for whom the material was placed in or near the container.
B. Ownership of solid waste and recyclable material set out for collection shall be vested in the City.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to handle or remove solid waste or recyclable material in or near a refuse or recycling container unless:
1. The ownership of the solid waste or recyclable material was or is vested in the person; or
2. The person is acting at the request of the person in whom the ownership was or is vested; or
3. The person is a City Agent acting within the course and scope of his or her duties.
(Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))