929.03 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DEEMED A PUBLIC UTILITY.

   The system of collection and disposal of recyclable materials by the City is hereby declared to be a public utility. The services provided in this chapter shall be rendered to all persons upon compliance with all City regulations pertaining to such utility.

   (a)   Mandatory Subscriptions. All residents of the City shall subscribe to the recyclable materials collection and disposal service of the City’s Contractor.

   (b)   Exceptions. All commercial, industrial, government and institutional establishments in the City shall subscribe to any recyclable materials collection and disposal service that is licensed by the County Board of Health. Commercial, industrial, governmental and industrial establishments may enter into private contracts with the City’s Contractor for recyclable materials collection and disposal, but shall not be a subscriber under the terms of the contract between the City and the Contractor. (Ord. 1997-37. Passed 3-3-97.)