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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

7.32.120 RECEPTACLE—WATERTIGHT REQUIRED.

Every person occupying premises in which any solid waste accumulates, shall place the same in a watertight receptacle, which receptacle shall be at all times located in such a place as to be readily accessible for removing or emptying the same, and shall be kept continuously closed by a close-fitting cover when solid waste is deposited therein or removed therefrom.