§ 31-51.2. No scavenging or use of others' containers.

(a)

No Scavenging. No one may remove solid waste (for example cans or bottles with California redemption value) from someone else's container without the permission of that individual or entity except the following:

(1)

Licensed hauler;

(2)

A law enforcement officer;

(3)

A county employee; or

(4)

Someone directed by the county (for example, someone conducting solid waste audits).

(b)

No Using Others' Containers. No one may tamper with or use someone else's container without permission of the individual or entity (for example, discarding one's extra refuse in someone else's refuse container or sleeping in a bin).

(c)

Permission. County may presume that anyone notifying the county of actions that allegedly violate this section did not grant permission, subject to the alleged tamperer or user providing contrary evidence to the satisfaction of county.

(d)

Serviced or Owned Containers. For purposes of this section, "container" includes containers provided by either a licensed hauler or an owner.

(Ord. No. 4019, § 4, 4-13-10)