(A) Containers for the temporary storage of solid waste, recyclable and organic materials generated on any lot shall comply with all applicable provisions of this article and this code.
(B) No person, other than the persons specified in section 19-190, shall remove or interfere in any way with collection containers or the contents thereof, after the same is placed for collection at an authorized collection location by the occupant or owner of the lot on which the recyclable materials were generated.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, violation of this section is hereby declared to be an infraction punishable in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 of this code, relating to punishment for infractions.
(D) As an alternative to subsection (C) of this section, the city attorney is authorized to bring a civil suit at law or equity against any person who violates this section. In any such civil suit, the court shall either allow treble damages, as measured by the value of the material removed or interfered with, or award a civil penalty of not more than $1,000, whichever is greater, against the person who violated this section, for each unauthorized removal or interference, together with the city’s reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert and other witness fees, and all costs.
(Ord. No. 3007)