§ 44-63. Refuse containers generally.

(a)

It shall be the duty of every person in possession, charge or control of any premises where garbage is created or accumulated and in the case of multiple dwellings or multiple occupancy, the owner of the premises, at all times to keep or cause to be kept a sufficient number of containers for the deposit of garbage generated on the premises.

(b)

Lids or covers of such containers shall be kept tightly closed at all times other than when garbage is being deposited therein or removed therefrom. Containers used for the deposit of garbage for collection shall be in good condition so that collection thereof shall not injure the person collecting the contents. Containers having ragged or sharp edges or other defects shall be promptly replaced. Containers provided shall be not larger than 25 inches in diameter and 30 inches in height nor smaller than 14 inches in diameter and 16 inches in height, commonly known as 30-gallon and 20-gallon containers. All containers shall be made of galvanized or plastic material and shall be kept watertight at all times. Sufficient additional containers shall be provided within the premises for receiving and holding without leakage and spillage all ashes, rubbish and waste matter other than garbage.

(Code 1992, § 28-54; Priv. Acts 1973, ch. 86, § 8)