§ 16.24.360. Rubbish and garbage.

All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every building and structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish, garbage, and debris.

A.

Disposal of Rubbish. Every owner or occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.

B.

Rubbish Storage Facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish and shall be responsible for the clean and sanitary removal and disposal of all rubbish.

C.

Disposal of Garbage. Every occupant of a building or structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or in approved garbage containers.

D.

Garbage Facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply one of the following: An approved mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incinerator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit; or an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container accessible and sufficient in capacity to serve each dwelling unit.

E.

Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, approved leak proof containers with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials, and shall cause said containers to be utilized at all times. All rubbish and garbage storage facilities and containers shall be provided and handled in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the department of public works and the metropolitan health department.

(Ord. BL2001-585 § 1 (part), 2001)