§ 42-27. Container regulations.

Every person, upon whose premises there shall be garbage, trash or junk, shall accumulate the same in closed containers which are to be stored within the premises.

(1)

The container used for accumulation of garbage, trash and junk shall be a receptacle of a solid and durable grade of metal or plastic provided with a tightly fitting cover or a plastic bag of adequate weight and strength to resist tearing.

(2)

Said containers must be covered or sealed at all times except when depositing or removing garbage, trash or junk.

(3)

The container shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times so as to prevent the breeding of flies or other insects and shall be adequately protected from upsetting or tearing by strong winds, animals, vehicles or other causes.

(4)

Household trash and recycling containers stored outside of a residential property shall not be stored in a front yard, a side yard facing a street or a backyard facing a street other than the day of trash service pick-up unless the storage is of such manner that the trash or recycling container(s) is not visible from any adjacent street.

(Code 1985, § 7-3-3(B); Ord. No. 13-13, § 1, 8-6-2013)