(A) Required; specifications; condition. Unless otherwise furnished by a sanitation company, under contract with the town, it shall be the duty of every person, firm or corporation owning, managing, operating, leasing or renting any premises or any place where garbage or rubbish accumulates to provide and at all times maintain in good order and repair, on any said premises, a portable container or containers for refuse which shall be made of galvanized metal or equivalent, not easily corrodible, rodent-proof, with a tight-fitting lid which shall not be removed, except when depositing or removing the contents of the receptacle, and with handles on the sides, and of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to accommodate and securely keep all of the garbage and rubbish that may accumulate between collections; provided that, each container shall have a capacity of not less than 20 gallons, nor more than 32 gallons, except where approved type bulk storage containers are in use; and, provided further that, all containers shall be kept clean and free from the accumulation of any substance remaining attached to the inside of the container which would attract flies, mosquitoes and any other insects.
(B) Location for collection. All containers shall be kept in a convenient location for collection, as designated by the town authority.
(C) Maintenance requirements. All containers and grounds immediately around same shall be kept in a safe and sanitary condition at all times.
(D) Tampering with prohibited. The meddling with refuse containers or in any way pilfering, scattering contents or junking in any alley or street within the town limits is prohibited.
(Prior Code, § 9-4-3) Penalty, see § 50.99