§ 54-5. Storage and removal of rubbish, garbage and refuse.

A. 

Owners' responsibilities.

(1) 

The owner of any building, structure or premises shall be responsible for receptacles with tight-fitting lids to be used for the proper storage of rubbish, garbage and/or other refuse. The owner shall be responsible for disposal of rubbish, garbage and/or other refuse at a permitted transfer station or facility unless contracted for by the tenant.

(2) 

The owner of any dwelling that contains three or more units, and the owner of any dwelling which contains one or two units that are rented or leased for a period of six months or less, shall be responsible for the final collection and disposal of rubbish, garbage and other refuse at a permitted transfer station or facility.

B. 

Occupants' responsibilities.

(1) 

The occupants of any building, structure or premises shall be responsible for the proper storage of rubbish, garbage and other refuse within receptacles with tight-fitting covers. Said occupants shall also ensure that all tight-fitting covers are kept so that all rubbish, garbage and other refuse that is stored outside a building or structure is properly covered. Said occupants shall be responsible for the proper use and cleaning of the receptacles and keeping the premises free of rubbish, garbage and other refuse.

(2) 

Unless a written lease agreement specifies otherwise, the occupant(s) of any dwelling that contains one or two units and that is rented or leased for any period greater than six months shall be responsible for the collection and ultimate disposal of rubbish, garbage and other refuse at a permitted transfer station or facility.

C. 

Screening requirements for receptacles. All outdoor rubbish and garbage storage areas shall be located in an area which is screened from public view. Said screening may be in the form of fencing, evergreen trees or other plants capable of providing year-round screening, located around the refuse storage area in such a manner to block the view of the rubbish and garbage storage area from the neighbors and from other persons passing by, provided that receptacles may be placed in the open near a street within 24 hours of scheduled collection and disposal by a contractor as provided in this chapter and returned to a screened location within 24 hours thereafter. Receptacles shall be located in such a manner that no objectionable odors enter any other building, structure or premises and so as to provide maximum screening from the street.