§ 121-9. Littering.

A. 

Residential and business premises within the Town of Malta, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained free of litter; provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of litter for a reasonable period of time in authorized private receptacles for collections.

B. 

Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling, disposal of garbage and refuse in accordance with the provisions of applicable codes.

C. 

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, spill, place, deposit, leave or cause to be thrown, spilled, placed, deposited or left, or permit any agent, servant or employee to throw, spill, place, deposit or leave, in or upon any street, highway, alley, sidewalk, park or public building or in any running water or body of water within the Town of Malta, any garbage, refuse, rubbish, waste material or litter or filth, including but not limited to sewage, excrement, slops, dead carcasses, compost, ashes, soot or any material subject to be carried by the wind or unwholesome or putrescible matter of any kind.