For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
REFUSE. Includes all drained organic material resulting from the preparation of food and spoiled or decayed food from any source, bottles, cans, glassware, paper or paper products, crockery, ashes, rags, and discarded clothing, and tree or lawn clippings.
(2006 Code, § 3.60) (Ord. 88, 3rd Series, passed 11-28-1991)
(A) It is unlawful for any person to store refuse except as herein provided.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse over any street, for hire, except by special permit from the Council, or acting within the course and scope of a written contract with the city, or his or her employment with the city.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to transport refuse on any street unless it is carried in a vehicle equipped with a leak-proof body or container and completely covered with a heavy canvas or top to prevent loss of contents.
(2006 Code, § 3.60) (Ord. 88, 3rd Series, passed 11-28-1991) Penalty, see § 50.99
All refuse shall be stored in clean, rust-resistant, water-tight, non-absorbent, and washable closed containers, approved for the purpose by the city; provided, however, that tree clippings may be stored in tied bundles no longer than four feet and lawn clippings and paper may be stored in containers protected from wind and other elements.
(2006 Code, § 3.60) (Ord. 88, 3rd Series, passed 11-28-1991)
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