There is hereby established the municipal solid waste system for the collection and disposal of all solid wastes within the city which shall be by franchise. All solid waste within the city shall be collected and disposed of by the franchisee, with the following exceptions:
(A) No hazardous waste, as defined by law or by the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources, will be collected or disposed of in the city or on city property. Any hazardous waste generated within the city shall be removed by other approved means.
(B) Any person or business operation which generates more than one (1) sixteen (16) cubic yard (compacted) packer load of refuse per day may, upon application to and approval of the solid waste coordinator, arrange for removal of refuse by other means.
(C) It shall be unlawful to place or permit to remain anywhere in the city any garbage or other material subject to decay, other than leaves or grass, except in a tightly covered garbage can or other approved container.
(Ord. No. 5.92, 3-17-92)
(D) Collection of solid waste shall be effected pursuant to rules and regulations established by the city's franchisee, and approved by the city council; provided, however, all containers for solid waste shall be kept in a single location on the premises, shall be placed for collection on the public right-of-way only on pickup days within an area on or adjoining a public or private street accessible to the collection vehicle, and shall be removed following the collection of the solid waste.
(Ord. No. 20.93, 9-21-93)
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