§ 32-112. Litter storage.

(a)

All commercial establishments shall store their litter in a controlled manner so as to eliminate debris and litter in and about their establishments. The number and size of containers necessary for each commercial establishment shall be as required to control all waste generated on the premises. Spillage and overflow around containers shall immediately be cleaned up.

(b)

All loading and unloading areas of commercial and industrial establishments shall be provided with litter receptacles by the owners or operators of the establishment to store loose litter, debris, paper, cardboard packing materials and similar materials.

(c)

It shall be the duty of the owner or operator of any establishment open to the public to provide receptacles adequate to contain litter generated from such establishment.

(d)

It shall be the duty of any person owning or operating any place, public or private, where litter is accumulated or generated, to provide adequate and suitable litter receptacles and containers capable of holding the litter and at all times to keep such litter contained in such receptacles and/or containers until proper final disposal is accomplished.

(e)

Any unauthorized accumulation of litter on any property, public or private, is a violation of this article.

(Code 1965, § 15-77; Ord. No. 83-24, § 7, 5-23-83)