Three weeks in a row the house across the street from me set out

Wildwood Crest - Three weeks in a row the house across the street from me set out garbage bags filled with food and the seagulls tore it to pieces. Garbage all over the street and on the sidewalk. The code inspector was there again and took pictures. He was in his car writing for a while. I hope it was big fine. Why can't people use a garbage can with the lid closed?