All domicile waste and garbage shall be placed in watertight containers having a capacity of not more than 32 gallons, except for such items which are too large for such containers may be placed for collection as hereinafter provided. All containers shall be constructed of material as permitted under the existing laws of the state, but in all cases shall be suitable for handling and lifting by collectors in all weather, and shall be free of ragged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure a collector. Utilization of a container with a cover shall require that all covers shall be snug fitting and shall be kept in place at all times except when the containers are being cleaned, filled or emptied. The street and alley commissioner may require that the refuse containers shall bear the house or apartment number of the premises.
(Ord. 91-2, 1990: Prior code § 15.103).