7-3-5: GARBAGE AND RUBBISH CONTAINERS 1 :
   (A)   "Garbage", as herein defined, shall be placed in one or more leakproof and watertight metal or plastic containers, with tight fitting metal or plastic covers to be kept securely in place at all times.
Each container shall be provided with handles or a bale, and shall be no larger than thirty two (32) gallons, or weigh more than fifty (50) pounds when filled; plastic bags shall weigh no more than thirty five (35) pounds when filled.
The owners or occupants of the premises shall provide the number of containers adequate to store all garbage and rubbish accumulated between scheduled pick ups.
   (B)   "Rubbish", as defined herein, shall be placed in a sturdy and suitable container, the weight of which shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds when filled; plastic bags shall not exceed thirty five (35) pounds when filled; and each container shall be so designed as to permit quick and efficient pick up. (Ord. 2656, 6-12-2000)

 

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1. See also section 7-1-14 of this title.