7-1-14: OFFENSIVE GARBAGE, WASTE RECEPTACLES 1 :
   (A)   The occupant of any and all dwelling houses shall maintain a durably made garbage receptacle, constructed in such manner as to preclude the contamination of the atmosphere or the passage and breeding of flies, in which receptacle shall be placed all putrid and unsound meat, decayed vegetables, and food, garbage, offal, rubbish, dirt or filth of any kind, which by its decay or putrefaction could or would become detrimental to health. (1958 Code, Ch. X, Art. 3, Sec. 18)
   (B)   Defective Waste Receptacles: It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit any unclean, stinking, foul, defective or filthy drain, ditch, tank, gutter or any leaking or broken slop, garbage or manure box or receptacles of similar character to remain on his premises. (1958 Code, Ch. X, Art. 4, Sec. 2)

 

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1. See also Section 7-3-5 of this Code.