Permittees shall not be required to collect garbage, refuse and/or recyclables from any householder or commercial operator who is in arrears for a period exceeding one quarter. Each householder or commercial operator shall have their garbage, refuse and recyclables removed for disposal at least once each week and as often as necessary to prevent putrefaction, noxious odors, or the attraction of rodents and insects. Fermenting, putrefying, or odoriferous garbage, refuse or recyclables in containers or dumped in the open shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this chapter.
(1974 Code, § 93.22) (Ord. 44-76, passed 11-15-1976; Am. Ord. 49-91, passed 9-16-1991)