17-15   Garbage Receptacles; Non-Residential
It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of any non-residential premises where meals are served or where garbage or refuse is created or accumulated to provide on such premises suitable and sufficient watertight, rodent-proof and insect-proof metal or plastic receptacles, equipped with a tight-fitting lid and handles or a bail for easy handling, provided, other receptacles may be used in accordance with the following:
   A.   Fiber or pressed board receptacles may be used as garbage containers for restaurants, cafes and other similar businesses if such receptacles are protected from the elements and covered so that the contents will not blow away;
   B.   Detachable containers may be used upon approval of the Central District Health Department.
Except as provided above, garbage receptacles in non-residential areas shall not exceed twenty gallons. Fifty-five gallon barrels or drums shall not be permitted as garbage receptacles.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 9045, effective 6-7-2006)