§ 729-89. Disposal of Unacceptable Waste.

(a)

No person shall place in a waste container or place at the curb for collection any unacceptable waste as defined in Section 729-1-U.

(b)

No person shall place in a waste container any of the following unless it is safely contained in a leak-proof and puncture resistant manner that will not injure a person collecting the waste:

(1)

Any chemical compound, mixture, or substance that can damage or destroy human skin or membranes at the site of contact.

(2)

Objects with edges or points sharp enough to penetrate human skin.

(c)

A person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this section commits a Class A Civil Offense under Section 1501-03.

(d)

Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, a person who places construction debris or hazardous waste for collection in the manner described in (a) commits a Class C Civil Offense under Section 1501-7(b).

(C.M.C. 729-89; ordained by Ord. 321-1991, eff. Aug. 7, 1991; a. Ord. No. 463-2012, § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2013; a. Ord. No. 311-2014, § 14, eff. July 1, 2015)

Cross reference

Environmental code, tit. X.