A. Requirements; Placement:
1. The owner, operator and occupant of every human habitation who disposes of garbage by the use of containers shall provide, or cause to be provided, portable metallic or plastic vessels or containers for the deposit therein of garbage. Such containers shall have handles, shall not exceed forty (40) gallons' capacity, be provided with a suitable flytight cover, and be so constructed and at all times maintained so as to prevent leakage. (1976 Code § 7.12.040)
2. Such containers shall be placed and kept as required and directed by the town. In the case of apartments or other multiple-family dwellings, as many containers shall be provided as a responsible town official shall specify and require. (1976 Code § 7.12.040; amd. 2016 Code)
B. Condition Of Receptacles: Receptacles that have deteriorated to the extent of having jagged or sharp edges, capable of causing injury to the collectors or others whose duty is to handle the containers, or to the extent that the covers will not fit tightly, or to the extent of allowing the garbage to be scattered will be condemned by the town, acting through a responsible town official, and replacement will be required upon notification. (1976 Code § 7.12.050; amd. 2016 Code)
C. Garbage Stands: All garbage containers as described in this section shall be placed or stationed on an impervious, well drained base constructed of either cement, metal or wood at a height of not less than six inches (6") nor more than one foot (1') from the level of the alley or street. The garbage containers shall be located on the owner's property adjoining an alley or street. (1976 Code § 7.12.060)
D. Ash Containers: Ashes and other heavy noncombustible refuse, of the size to fit in a receptacle, shall be placed in a separate receptacle of volume not to exceed two (2) cubic feet and of construction sufficiently strong to hold such refuse. (1976 Code § 7.12.070)