(A) Generally. Solid waste and recyclable materials haulers must be licensed by the City of Cologne according to the following provisions.
(B) Specifically.
(1) No more than 3 haulers may be licensed or may operate in the City of Cologne at any given time.
(2) Licensed haulers must meet all provisions of Carver County Ordinance #4C Solid Waste Management.
(3) Haulers must provide customers with a weight- or volume-based fee structure that offers the lowest rates for the lowest generators, and haulers may not charge more to customers that recycle than to those who do not recycle.
(4) Licensed haulers must provide customers with recyclable materials collection service on the same day as the solid waste collection.
(5) Solid waste collection must occur at a minimum frequency of once per week. Recyclable materials collection may occur at a minimum frequency of bi-weekly when a container of no less than 32 gallons is provided by the hauler.
(6) Solid waste collection licenses shall be issued for a maximum period of 1 year and shall be renewable on April 1 of each year. Licenses shall not be assignable to third parties.
(7) License fees shall be $100 per vehicle used in Cologne by licensee per year.
(8) Licensees must pick up solid waste and recyclable materials where any containers have been spilled.
(9) Licensees must operate vehicles in a safe manner and maintain all vehicles and equipment in a clean and safe manner. All equipment and vehicles shall bear the name or logo of the licensee.
(10) Solid waste and recyclable materials may be collected only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Monday through Friday, except that when a legal holiday falls on a Friday, collection may occur on the immediately following Saturday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
(11) Licensees must offer customers collection opportunities for yard waste in the spring, fall, and after Christmas. Collection may be at curbside or at a drop-off location within the city and must be approved in writing by the City Clerk/Treasurer. Collection opportunities must include a 2-week period of time in the spring, fall, and after Christmas. Drop-off locations approved by the City Clerk/Treasurer may be operated on weekend but must include on-site supervision by personnel of the licensee(s).
(12) Licensees must carry insurance for all vehicles, equipment, and personnel consistent with the requirements of Carver County Ordinance #4C Solid Waste Management.
(13) Failure of the licensee to meet the requirements of this chapter shall result in the revocation of the licensee or may result in the city’s denial to renew the license.
(Ord. 158, passed 3-3-2003; Ord. 158A, passed 12-6-2004) Penalty, see § 10.99