(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the owner, occupant or members of their families, the owner’s agent or the city to deposit, remove, deface, destroy or disturb trash containers, recycling containers or bulky wastes.
(B) From time of placement of recyclables at the curb or in recycling drop boxes for collection in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and become the property of the city or its authorized agent. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, not authorized by the city, to collect or pick up, or cause to be collected or picked up, any such items. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided.
(1974 Code, § 6-2-6) (Ord. 9-90-6, passed 9-11-1990)