(a) No person shall collect, remove, or dispose of garbage containers or trash receptacles or transport garbage or trash on the streets, alleys, or public thoroughfares of the city except duly authorized agents or employees of the city and persons acting pursuant to a contract with the city for public collection and disposal of garbage, trash, and brush, except as provided in this section. This section shall not apply to the transportation of garbage, trash, or brush from outside the city to a disposal site outside the city.
(b) Upon application and compliance with this section, a license may be obtained to serve the licensee's place of business. A license shall be issued upon application and payment of a twenty five dollar ($25.00) license fee to the water department office for the collection and transportation of garbage and trash from the licensee's premises or place of business using the licensee's own vehicles, equipment, and personnel. Application for a license shall include the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Business name and business address of applicant;
(3) Type of business of applicant;
(4) Number, size, and type of vehicles to be used for carrying garbage and trash; and
(5) Proposed disposal site.
(c) All licensed trucks and containers used for the collection and transportation of garbage and trash shall be clearly marked with the owner's name and telephone number in letters and figures not less than two (2) inches high.
(d) Garbage and trash shall be removed by the licensee at least twice a week.
(e) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be sufficient cause for revocation of the license by the City Council or its designee.
(f) Individuals desiring to occasionally remove brush, debris, or trash from their own residence or business may do so if they have regular service from the city's contractor.