§ 21-113. Storage of refuse.

(a)

All persons shall keep their premises free from accumulations of improperly stored refuse.

(b)

All garbage shall be stored in approved commercially available type containers with tight fitting lids.

(c)

The occupant of any premises shall be responsible for the sanitary condition of the premises occupied by him. No person shall place, deposit, or allow refuse to be placed or deposited on his premises, except as designated by the terms of this Division and in the regulations adopted pursuant to this Division. If the property is occupied by other than the owner, the tenant shall be responsible for the property assigned to him. The owner shall be responsible for the portions of the property not leased to the tenant and under his control.

(d)

The following requirements apply to curbside collection of trash and recyclable materials:

(1)

Trash and recycling containers may be put at the curb for collection after 6:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled collection and must be removed from the curb the day of the scheduled collection.

(2)

Trash must be placed in a metal or tough plastic container with handles and a tight-fitting lid, with a maximum weight of 60 lbs.

(3)

A maximum of one opaque plastic bag not within a trash container that can be picked up and carried without tearing and securely tied at the top to prevent spillage may be used per residence per collection.

(Gen. Res. No. 24-1967, Sec. 8; CB-66-2017; CB-12-2018)