Garbage or mixed garbage and rubbish shall be stored in watertight
receptacles with tight-fitting covers. The receptacles and covers
shall be of metal or other durable, rodentproof material. Garbage
and rubbish shall be put out for collection no earlier than 18 hours
prior to collection and removed within 18 hours after collection.
Plastic bags shall be used to store garbage or mixed rubbish
and garbage only if as a liner in watertight receptacles with tight-fitting
covers.
The owner of any parcel of land, vacant or otherwise, shall
be responsible for maintaining such parcel of land in a clean and
sanitary condition and free from garbage, rubbish or other refuse.
The owner of such parcel of land shall correct any condition caused
by or on such parcel or appurtenance which affects the health or safety
and well-being of the occupants of any dwelling or of the general
public.
Any person(s) who shall fail to comply with the provisions of §§
244-1 through
244-5 of this chapter shall be fined $15 for the first offense and $25 for each succeeding offense. Each day's failure to comply with these sections shall constitute a separate violation.