Chapter 7.04
GARBAGE AND REFUSE*
Sections:
7.04.010 Disposal in compliance with chapter required.
7.04.020 Definitions.
7.04.030 Garbage and refuse containers.
7.04.040 Methods of disposal.
7.04.050 Penalties for violation.
* For collecting business regulated, see Chapter 5.08 LMC.
7.04.010 Disposal in compliance with chapter required.
All persons, associations, and corporations in the city of Lynnwood shall store and dispose of garbage and refuse in the manners prescribed in this chapter. (Ord. 21 § 1, 1959)
7.04.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Garbage” means all putrescible wastes, except sewage and body wastes and shall include all such substances from all public, private establishments, and from all residences.
“Refuse” means garbage, rubbish, ashes, and all other putrescible and nonputrescible wastes except sewage and body wastes from all public and private establishments. (Ord. 21 § 2, 1959)
7.04.030 Garbage and refuse containers.
Garbage and refuse shall be stored in containers of types approved by the health officer or other person designated by the mayor. Such containers shall be watertight with raised bottoms and fitted with a tight cover and must be readily emptied or transported to dump sites without spillage; provided further, that dry refuse may be placed in cartons and stored neatly in such a manner that it will not lead to the loss or distribution of said refuse in the city. (Ord. 21 § 3, 1959)
7.04.040 Methods of disposal.
All persons, associations and corporations shall dispose of all garbage and refuse through the use of licensed garbage and refuse contractors, or by other means approved by the health officer or agent in accordance with state of Washington health standards such as burial, hauling to sanitary land fills, etc. (Ord. 21 § 4, 1959)
7.04.050 Penalties for violation.
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not over $100.00 for each violation, or imprisonment for 30 days, or both. (Ord. 21 § 5, 1959)