§ 6-3.06. Discards, solid waste, compostables, recyclables, or recyclable commodities: Dumping: Attraction of flies, mosquitos, or rodents.  


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  • Every person who places, deposits, or dumps discards, solid waste, compostables, recyclables, or recyclable commodities on the surface of the ground on any public or private premises; in any standing water or watercourse; in any open pit or excavation; in any place mentioned in Section 4476 of the Health and Safety Code of the State; or in any place whatsoever where such discards, solid waste, compostables, recyclables, or recyclable commodities are exposed or may be exposed to flies, mosquitos, or rodents; except at a sanitary landfill or discards, solid waste, compostables, recyclables, or recyclable commodities processing or transfer facility/recycling center approved and so designated by the City or County or any subdivision thereof; or who knowingly permits or allows the carcass of any dead animal or bird to remain exposed to flies, mosquitos, or rodents for more than twenty-four (24) hours upon any premises owned or controlled by him shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(§ 1, Ord. 792, eff. April 15, 1993)