It shall be unlawful for any person to keep in, on or about any dwelling house, building or premises in the municipality any decayed vegetable or animal substance, garbage, rubbish or refuse matter, or any substance that may be injurious to the public health or offense to the residents or inhabitants of the vicinity unless the same is kept in containers and/or receptacles as set forth in this chapter. It shall be unlawful to throw or sweep into the streets, alleys, parks or other public grounds any dirt, paper, nails, pieces of glass, refuse, garbage, trash or waste of any kind. No person may permit yard waste, garbage, trash or waste to accumulate and all persons shall properly dispose of the same within 24 hours after notification from the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, who shall represent the Board of Health.
(Prior Code, § 3-406) Penalty, see § 51.99