The occupant of any premises within the city in which any solid waste or source separated materials shall be accumulated shall maintain on said premises one or more approved containers. The number of containers kept on each premises shall be sufficient to conveniently store the normal accumulation of solid waste and source separated materials on said premises for a period of not less than seven days. Each solid waste container shall be kept tightly covered with an impervious cover except when open for the deposit or removal of solid waste. Solid waste containers shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Both solid waste containers and containers for source separated materials shall be placed inside a building or at the rear or side of a building at a place which is reasonably inconspicuous, but shall be accessible to the waste hauler. The Director may make such reasonable rules and regulations relating to the type of containers and the methods of storage of containers as the Director may deem necessary for the public health, safety and welfare.
(Prior Code, § 2.3) (Ord. effective 11-18-1985; Ord. effective 9-17-1994)
Cross-reference:
Related provisions, see § 9.95