(A) DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GARBAGE. Organic refuse resulting from the preparation of food, and decayed and spoiled food from any source.
RUBBISH. All inorganic refuse matter such as tin cans, glass, paper, ashes and the like.
(B) SANITATION COLLECTION SERVICE REQUIRED. Every person owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any premises or any place where garbage or rubbish accumulates shall subscribe to a sanitation collection service.
(C) CONTAINER REQUIRED; PLACEMENT.
(1) It shall be the duty of every person whose garbage and refuse is collected by the sanitation collection service to provide a container or containers for garbage and refuse, sufficient in size and number to accommodate and securely keep all garbage and refuse that may accumulate between collections. Garbage containers shall be watertight and constructed of a solid and durable grade of metal, plastic, or paper material.
(2) It shall be the duty of every person whose garbage and refuse is collected by the sanitation collection service to place their garbage containers directly behind the curbline of the street abutting their property or in the absence of a curb directly behind the ditch line abutting their property. In no event shall containers be placed in the street or on the sidewalk or in any manner placed where the containers will interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(D) CONTAINERS TO BE KEPT SANITARY AND SECURE. All containers shall be kept clean and free from accumulation of any substance remaining attached to the inside of the container which would attract or breed flies, mosquitoes, or other insects. The area surrounding garbage containers shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The contents of all receptacles shall be protected so that the wind cannot scatter the contents over the streets, alleys or other property within the City. All containers shall be securely closed in a manner as to prevent the scattering of the contents and to make them inaccessible to insects, rodents and other animals. Failure to comply with this section shall be a public nuisance.
(E) PROHIBITED ACTS.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep, throw or deposit any garbage, trash, debris, stagnant water or dead animal into, upon or along any public property or private property of another, except as may be specifically provided by this chapter.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person owning or otherwise in control of any premises within the City to permit any of the conditions described in subdivision (1) to exist upon property owned or controlled by him or her after having actual or constructive notice thereof.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to place in any container any material other than as specifically provided in this chapter.
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or maintain garbage or trash except as provided for by this chapter.
(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any burning match, charcoal, ember, or other material in any container used for the disposal of garbage.
(F) NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS; CONTAINER TYPES; COLLECTION SCHEDULES.
It shall be the duty of the owner or person otherwise in charge of multi-family, commercial, institutional or industrial premises within the City to cause all garbage and trash accumulated on the premises to be placed in disposable containers, or commercial-type containers. Commercial-type containers may be used and may be placed at a location on the premises as arranged between the customer and the collector, but subject to review by the City at any time. Failure to comply with this section shall be a public nuisance.
(G) MANNER OF COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION.
(1) Disposable containers shall be placed at a location on the premises which is readily accessible to the collector.
(2) The collection, removal and disposal of all garbage, trash and brush shall be carried on in a systematic, efficient manner to keep the City in a clean and sanitary condition.
(3) All vehicles used for the collection and transportation of garbage and trash shall be equipped with suitable covers which shall be used to prevent blowing or scattering of refuse while garbage and trash are being transported for disposal.