Rubbish, Offal, Garbage, and Putrescible Matter
San Diego Municipal Code § 42.1433
in effect'42.1433 Rubbish, Offal, Garbage, and Putrescible Matter
(a) Rubbish and any offal shall be so conveyed, stored, and disposed of as to minimize development of odor, minimize the potential for the waste becoming an attractant, harborage, or breeding place for vermin; protect against contamination of food, food contact surfaces, water supplies, and ground surfaces; and prevent the creation of any other nuisance.
(b) Any garbage and putrescible matter shall be maintained in leakproof receptacles with close-fitting lids. Such receptacles shall be thoroughly cleaned each time their contents are removed.
(c) Adequate means shall be provided to prevent overflows of the refuse bin containers. Refuse pick-up service shall be regular (not to exceed seven days). The size and/or number of refuse bin containers shall be adequate to prevent the creation of a nuisance.
(“Rubbish, Offal, Garbage, and Putrescible Matter” added 7-14-2003 by O-19196 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art02Division14.pdf#page=11Fetched: 10/28/2026
