CHAPTER 52: GARBAGE
Section
   52.01   Definitions
   52.02   License for collection and hauling of garbage
   52.03   Revocation of license
   52.04   Hearing; revocation; appeal
   52.05   Vehicles used for collecting
   52.06   Loading of vehicles
   52.07   Yard waste collection
   52.08   Garbage containers
   52.09   Littering prohibited
   52.10   Burning garbage
   52.11   Customer information
Statutory reference:
   Municipal garbage disposal systems, see SDCL § 9-32-11
§ 52.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ANIMAL WASTE. Any accumulation of manure or straw which has been used for the transportation, housing or penning of animals.
   GARBAGE. All refuse or accumulation of animal and vegetable matter which attends the preparation, transportation, cooking, eating, sale, disposal or storage of meat, fish, vegetables, fruit and all other food or food products.
   HAULING UNIT. The container in which garbage is transported. It may be permanently affixed to a chassis or may be temporarily attached, such as a roll-off unit.
   LITTER. Garbage, rubbish, waste material or animal waste improperly disposed of by discarding, abandoning, allowing to accumulate, scattering or depositing the same outside an approved container.
   RUBBISH. All combustible refuse matter, such as contaminated or nonrecyclable paper, sweepings, rags, contaminated cardboard, and similar materials.
   TRASH. All waste paper, rags, refuse, leaves, cans, other containers and all accumulations of waste not defined as garbage.
   YARD WASTE. Grass clippings, garden waste, and leaves.
§ 52.02 LICENSE FOR COLLECTION AND HAULING OF GARBAGE.
   It shall be unlawful for anyone to engage in the business of collecting and hauling garbage or trash from any place within the municipality without first having obtained a license. All applications for licenses shall be in writing and shall give the name and address of the person or firm proposing to enter into the business, together with the number and type of vehicles to be used. The application may be given to the municipal finance officer, any member of the governing body or may be presented at any regular meeting in person. The municipality shall act on all license applications and, if any are refused, the reasons therefore shall be stated in writing. All licenses shall be annual and shall expire December 31, of each year. The annual fee for each vehicle engaged in this business shall be set by the municipality annually.
Penalty, see § 10.99
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