§ 51.05 GARBAGE TO BE KEPT IN WATERPROOF RECEPTACLES; SIZE AND NUMBER OF GARBAGE CANS.

   All slops or similar organic waste substances or other insect- and rodent-attracting refuse shall be kept in galvanized waterproof receptacles, which are closed with tight-fitting lids and equipped with handles, and so placed as to be accessible and easily handled for removal. All receptacles shall be standard garbage size cans or of a size approved by the Superintendent of Utilities. In size and number they shall be sufficient to hold waste accumulation of seven days; except that commercial establishments shall have sufficient cans to hold two days’ accumulation.

(1992 Code, § 51.05)  (Ord. passed 8-12-1948)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.06 GARBAGE CANS TO BE DRAINED OF ALL LIQUID.

   Before being placed on the curb for removal, all garbage cans shall be drained of all liquid and such liquid disposed of through the town’s sewer system or in a manner acceptable to the town authorities.

(1992 Code, § 51.06)  (Ord. passed 8-12-1948)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.07 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING GARBAGE CANS; CANS AND SURROUNDING AREA TO BE KEPT IN SANITARY CONDITION.

   Garbage receptacles shall be provided by each family or establishment. It shall be the duty of each family or establishment to keep all garbage cans in a sanitary condition and free of offensive odors, as well as the areas surrounding cans.

(1992 Code, § 51.07)  (Ord. passed 8-12-1948)  Penalty, see § 51.99

§ 51.08 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO HAVE CONTROL.

   Administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty of the Public Works Department of the town.

(1992 Code, § 51.08)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)

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