(A) Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish, garbage, trash, waste, debris or abandoned appliances.
(B) Disposal of rubbish or garbage.
(1) General. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish or garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved containers. All rubbish or garbage shall be disposed of at least once a week.
(2) Burning. The burning of brush, trees or tree limbs shall only be allowed when approved and permitted by the Zoneton Fire District. The burning of rubbish or garbage shall not be allowed.
(C) Rubbish and garbage facilities.
(1) General. The owner of every dwelling shall supply leak-proof and tightly-covered container(s) for the removal of rubbish and garbage.
(2) Construction sites. All construction sites shall have a minimum of one (1) container of appropriate size on site for the removal of rubbish and garbage. Exception: In residential subdivisions, one (1) container of appropriate size may be allowed in a central location if multiple lots are being developed concurrently.
(D) Appliances. There shall be no keeping, placing or storing outside of any building or dwelling, or the keeping, placing or storage in any way accessible to children, of any abandoned, unattended or discarded refrigerator, ice chest, ice box, appliance or similar item.
(E) Scattering of ashes, rubbish or debris. No person shall cast, throw, sweep, sift, permit or acquiesce in the depositing or scattering in any manner, in or on any private property or place in the city, any ashes, rubbish, garbage, trash, refuse or waste of any kind, or other noxious materials, whether liquid or solid, nor shall such items be deposited in such a way that would allow them to be carried or deposited, in whole or in part, by action of the sun, wind, rain or snow so as to be scattered on any of the aforementioned places.
(Ord. 2019-01, passed 7-15-19)