Within the unincorporated area of Ada County the board may, by exclusive contract, provide for the collection, hauling and disposal of solid waste. The issuance of a contract or contracts is hereby deemed to be in the public interest for adequate and uniform collection and disposal of solid waste. Exclusive contract or contracts for the collection, hauling and disposal of solid waste may be granted by the board to one or more contractors and may be granted for a period of years determined by the parties, but for no more than twenty five (25) years, for the construction, establishment, acquisition, maintenance and/or operation of a solid waste collection system and sanitary disposal system for both public and private purposes, using the streets and rights of way in Ada County. In accordance with Idaho Code section 31-4403(6), such contract may be negotiated or advertised for bids, as the board deems desirable. No other person other than the board is authorized or allowed to contract on the behalf of Ada County regarding the collection or disposal of waste within the unincorporated area of Ada County. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the county by franchise or contract may authorize the establishment and operation of disposal sites within the county to enable the county to satisfy its obligations to provide landfill capacity and to manage and control the ownership, disposition and ultimate disposal of solid waste within the county. Terms and conditions of such franchises or contracts shall comply with this chapter and applicable law. (Ord. 577, 3-22-2005)