A. It shall be unlawful for any solid waste contractor to use any truck or other vehicle for the removal or transportation of any solid waste, recyclable solid waste, or recyclable organic waste from any property within the city unless the same conforms to the specifications set forth in this chapter.
B. Collection vehicles must be of the mechanical-compaction type, provided that in the case of an emergency such as mechanical breakdown or other cause beyond the control of the solid waste contractor, the city manager may, upon the request of the solid waste contractor, approve the use of non-mechanical-compaction-type equipment for a limited period of time during such emergency, as determined by the city manager. Enclosed covered-body-type vehicles may be used in the collection of rubbish and/or waste matter only.
C. Contractor shall provide for its collection vehicles to be in full compliance with all then-applicable local, State and Federal clean air requirements, including, but not limited to, the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Engine Standards; the Federal EPA's Highway Diesel Fuel Sulfur regulations, and any other applicable air pollution control.
D. Each collection vehicle shall be maintained in a clean and mechanically safe condition.
E. All collection vehicles shall be painted and have the name of the solid waste contractor distinct and unique from all other licensed solid waste contractors in the city. Said names, colors, and size of lettering must first be approved and recorded by the city manager.
F. Each collection vehicle shall be constructed and maintained in such manner that it is watertight and free from odor leakage.
G. Doors and openings to collection vehicle bodies, including top openings, shall be kept closed at all times when said vehicles are not being loaded or unloaded of solid waste, recyclable solid waste, or recyclable organic waste.
H. All collection vehicles shall be of such type and design and shall be operated in such manner so as not to incur any damage to public or private property in their use and operation.
I. Any exclusive franchise granted pursuant to this chapter shall include the right to utilize "drop boxes" for the use by customers for collection of dry rubbish and waste matter (not garbage), provided that:
1. Such boxes shall contain the name of the solid waste contractor owning or otherwise entitled to possession of the box in a conspicuous place on the exterior of the box;
2. Such boxes shall not be dropped or placed on a public sidewalk, street or way, except in that portion of a sidewalk, street or way that may have been temporarily closed during the course of construction of an improvement on an adjoining property by order of the city; and
3. Such boxes shall be so maintained and handled so as not to permit the contents placed therein to fall or be blown therefrom.
(Ord. 2497 §2)