From and after the passage and taking effect of this ordinance it shall be unlawful for any person or company within the city limits to deposit, throw or place any garbage, within the meaning of this chapter, in any alley, street, or other public place; nor shall any person or company deposit, throw or place any garbage upon private property, whether owned by such person or company or not, within the limits of the city, unless the same shall be enclosed in proper metal cans, to be water tight, and so kept, with tight fitting covers, which cover shall not be removed except when necessary, and equipped with handles to facilitate the carrying and emptying thereof, such as shall be prescribed by the City Council; provided, however, that the capacity of such cans shall not exceed ten gallons, and not more than 100 pounds of contents shall be placed in one such can, which shall be kept on the ground level so as to be readily accessible for collection. Every such can shall be promptly delivered to the garbage collector when called for, and no person except for such purpose of removal shall in any manner interfere with such can or with the contents thereof.
(Ord. 111, passed 6-1-42) Penalty, see § 10.99