(A) Use of solid waste containers.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of any solid waste, except into an approved solid waste container designated for that person's use, unless other means are provided by law.
(2) Disposable solid waste containers, such as plastic bags, may be used. Such disposable containers must be completely and securely closed or tied with twine or a fastening device in such a manner as to prevent the escape of any contents.
(3) It shall be unlawful to use a solid waste container of any kind to dispose of any materials not accepted as municipal solid waste by the city Street Department.
(4) All households, commercial establishments and institutions must provide solid waste containers adequate for their own use, as determined by the city Street Department.
(B) Indiscriminate dumping or discarding of litter and solid waste. Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse or trash items on any lot, property, premises, public street, alley, or other public or private place is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and is prohibited. Failure of owner and/or occupant to remove and correct any such unauthorized accumulation of refuse shall be deemed a violation of this subchapter.
(Ord. 3391, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 98.99