A. It is unlawful to deposit, throw or place any garbage, recyclables or compostables in any public street or other public place, or to deposit, throw or place any garbage, recyclables or compostables in any private road, private drive or on any private property regardless of ownership, unless said garbage, recyclables or compostables is placed in approved collection containers, as described in this chapter, the covers of which shall not be removed except when necessary for the depositing or removing of garbage, recyclables or compostables; except, that vegetable wastes, ashes, leaves, grass, plant cuttings and other organic debris may be composted on private premises, providing the compost site is maintained so as not to create odors, expose raw garbage, allow garbage to become scattered or increase the risk from pests. Nonputrescible garbage, animal wastes, and materials containing animal or vegetable fats may not be composted.

B. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether the source be residential or commercial, to cause the placement of nonrecyclable solid waste in, upon, or at any container(s), location, recycle drop station drop-off site, curb or area designated for recyclable materials by the city or its agent within the Auburn city limits. (Ord. 6367 § 6, 2011; Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.170.)