(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANY OTHER OFFENSIVE OR NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES. Any substance which will attract any vermin, rodents, insects, or other disease-carrying animal.
GARBAGE. Refuse animal or vegetable matter or substance from a kitchen and refuse fruit, vegetables, and animal matter and substances from stores, markets, and restaurants, and food containers, wrappings, or any other article upon which food particles or other particles which are attractive to vermin, rodents, flies, or insects are adhering thereto.
(B) Disposal restrictions; receptacles.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, company, or corporation within the township to deposit or place any garbage or other offensive substance as herein defined in any street, alley, public place, or upon any private property therein unless such property is duly authorized as a disposal site by the State of Michigan, unless the same shall be contained in vessels or cans of a capacity as will afford storage for all garbage and offensive substances as shall be produced or accumulated on the private property or premises used in connection with the receptacles, and all other owners, lessees, or other occupants of any building, place, or places of business shall at all times keep suitable receptacles as aforementioned for removing and holding all garbage and offensive substances.
(Ord. 11-190, passed 7-19-2011) Penalty, see § 130.99