The owner, occupant and/or the person in control of any residential property, business establishment or industry, shall be responsible for the satisfactory storage of all mixed municipal solid waste accumulated at the premises, business establishment or industry.
(1) Garbage shall be stored in durable, rust-resistant, non-absorbent, watertight, rodent-proof and easily cleanable containers, with close-fitting, fly-tight covers and/or disposable plastic bags with tightly sealed openings. Refuse shall be stored in durable containers. Where garbage is stored in combination with refuse, containers for the storage of the mixture shall meet the requirements for garbage containers.
(2) All containers for the storage of garbage and refuse shall be maintained in a manner as to prevent the creation of a nuisance or menace to public health. Containers that are broken or otherwise fail to meet requirements of this chapter shall be replaced with acceptable containers.
(Prior Code, § 507.06)