(A) Only the city and its duly authorized agents, servants, or employees, or persons holding a permit or contract for the collection of solid waste including garbage, recyclables, and organic waste in the city, will have the right to gather and collect in the city, and it will be unlawful for any person to gather or collect the same except as provided in this chapter.
(B) The city may issue permits to non-profit organizations for temporary curbside or drop-off collection of recyclable materials.
(C) The Council hereby finds that approved methods of solid waste management, collection and disposal are essential to the preservation of the health, safety, and well-being of the public within the city.
(D) The Council hereby finds that the city is empowered by its Charter and by the Cal. Public Resources Code to contract for collection and disposal of solid waste under such terms prescribed by the Council through ordinance.
(Ord. 943-C.S., passed 2-21-23)