Sec. 6-109

Citation: Sec. 6-109
Parent Document: Portland City Code ch. 6 art. XII
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/7e88e802-0dee-40c0-aa6f-7e25eea0c7f7 ↗

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food wastes, one (1) or more for rubbish, paper, and
            other non-food wastes, and one (1) or more metal
            containers for ashes, and all such containers shall be
            kept covered at all times so as to prevent the ingress
            and egress of flies, rats or other animals. Plastic or
            paper bags or boxes are not considered "containers" for
            purposes of this section. Ashes shall be cold when placed
            in containers for collection. Such containers shall be
            cleaned periodically so that they will not become foul or
            offensive and shall be placed in convenient locations for
            removal of the contents by persons authorized to collect
            the same. Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit,
            rooming house or rooming unit shall place or cause to be
            placed all garbage, rubbish and other waste material in
            such containers and shall not permit any accumulation or
            deposit of such substances in or about the premises
            except in said containers. The responsibility for the
            provision of such containers shall be as follows:

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