(A) Mode of transportation. The transportation of all garbage, offal or rubbish or other waste materials through the streets, alleys or thoroughfares of the city shall be conducted in a manner that does not create a nuisance. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport, cart, carry or convey through or over any of the streets, alleys or public places of the city any unwanted garbage, refuse or food containers without the approval of the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport or otherwise convey through or over any of the street or public places of the city any rubbish or other waste material, except under written regulations or with the written consent of the city, except rubbish or waste material accumulating on property owned or controlled by him or her, and then only by approved methods of conveyance.
(B) Conveyance vehicles. Vehicles conveying waste must be of such construction and operated in such a manner that the contents shall not spill upon the public right-of-way or public property. Such vehicles shall be watertight and covered.
(C) Collection schedule. All solid waste contractors who maintain a regular schedule for collection activities within the city shall file that schedule with the City Clerk.
(D) Collection times. All solid waste contractors shall schedule their collection activities so that they occur within the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Saturday.
(E) Collection days. The City Council may establish by category of waste being collected the day or days of the week that solid waste contractors may operate within the city.
(Ord. 04-2012, passed 9-4-2012)