It is hereby found and determined that the periodic collection of refuse from all places and premises in the city is necessary, and such owner, tenant, lessee or other occupants or persons in possession, charge or control of any place in or from which refuse is created, accumulated or produced are liable for and shall pay the refuse collection fees established by the city council of the city.
Refuse collection service is provided by the city, and it shall be mandatory for all owners, tenants, lessees or other occupants or persons in possession, charge or control of places and premises in the city in or from which refuse is created, accumulated or produced to use the city's collection service; provided, however, that there may be joint or multiple use of refuse containers, subject to securing a permit therefor from the director of public works and pursuant to rules and regulations therefor established by the director of public works. (Ord. 8402, 3-2-1984)