The City Council determines that the collection, transportation and disposal of recyclable material obtained by salvage thereof is an activity to be performed in the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The city shall issue, from time to time, permits to those persons engaged in the salvage of recyclable material meeting the criteria of this chapter and such other standards as may be established by resolution of the City Council regarding salvage and salvagers. So long as any such permit remains in force, salvage of recyclable material shall be made only in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof and this chapter. Fees charged to salvagers for compliance reporting pursuant to the Act and City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Business license taxes shall be as set forth in the City's Business License Ordinance, as the same may be amended from time to time, and shall be in addition to any other fees and charges imposed by the city hereunder. No person shall engage in the business of salvaging recyclable material within the city from any residential unit or commercial premises, nor transport the same over any public streets or rights-of-way, unless a permit to do so has first been obtained from the city and such person complies with the provisions of this chapter and any other regulations which have been adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 990, passed 7-23-96)