The city council is hereby empowered to prepare and publish rules and regulations in connection with the preparation, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse, subject to the approval of the city council, and may direct that the city garbage and waste disposal crew or authorized contractor shall not collect garbage and other waste from any premises where such rules and regulations are not complied with. The failure to collect the same by such direction shall not relieve the owner or occupant of such premises from the payment of fees or penalties provided for herein. (Ord. 1972-1, 8-10-1972; amd. 2007 Code)