No person shall collect, convey over any of the streets or alleys of the city, or dispose of, any refuse accumulated in the city, except as follows:
(A) Exception for Temporary Discontinuance: Under this chapter the city may grant a temporary discontinuance of service up to six (6) months for properties that will be vacant. Typical vacancy circumstances where a discontinuance will be approved include seasonal vacancies, extended home sales (foreclosures), owner death, property fire, and structure demo. The owner shall submit an application for the discontinuance of service on forms provided by the City. An administrative fee will be charged to the utility bill for the Temporary Discontinuance as identified in the City's Fee Schedule.
(B) Exception For Outside Collectors: This chapter shall not prohibit collectors of refuse from outside the city from hauling such refuse over city streets; provided such collectors comply with the provisions of this chapter and with any other governing laws.
(C) Exception For Construction Projects: This chapter shall not prohibit the removal and/or disposal of refuse produced by a construction project by private haulers. Any private hauler removing and /or disposing of refuse under this exemption must first obtain a hauler permit as required by this chapter. The city building official may restrict the length of time that a container may stay on a construction site and may require its removal if the building official determines that the container is not being used for the purpose of disposing of construction refuse.
(D) Exception For Large Commercial/Industrial Uses: An owner of a commercial or industrial business, including restaurants, may request contracting collection service from a private hauler if the city determines it cannot service the user due to the waste characteristics. The owner shall apply for this exemption on forms provided by the City which will be reviewed and approved by the city administrator or designee. Any private hauler removing and/or disposing of refuse under this exemption must first obtain a hauler permit as required by this chapter.
(E) Exception For Recyclable Materials: The city may allow a private hauler to collect and convey recyclable materials upon recommendation of the city administrator or designee.
(F) Special Wastes: An owner of a commercial or industrial business may request collection service from a private contractor for special waste. (Ord. 006-547, 1-17-2006; amd. Ord. 007-568, 1-16-2007; Ord. 021-756, 2-1-2021)