§ 44-39. Garbage and waste disposal.  


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  • (a) Receptacle requirements generally. All garbage and waste matter from institutions regulated by this article shall be deposited in covered metal receptacles which shall be regularly emptied and cleaned at least twice a week between November 1 and April 1 of every year. Such receptacles shall be cleaned more frequently between April 1 and November 1 upon the written order of the director.
    (b) Disposition of garbage, etc. All garbage and waste matter shall be burned, buried or otherwise disposed of in such a manner as not to violate any of the provisions of this Code or constitute a health or sanitary nuisance.
    (c) Storage of garbage. Garbage shall be stored for collection in such a manner that it will not be accessible to rodents or other vermin.
    (d) Garbage can locations to be kept clean. Places where garbage cans are located shall be kept clean at all times.
    (e) Disposition of tin cans, etc. Emptied tin cans and food containers shall be disposed of in such a manner as to render them inaccessible to mosquitoes, other insects or vermin. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 97-23; 1972 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 13; 1980 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 2.)
    Cross reference-Solid waste, ch. 48.