This chapter is declared to be passed in order to promote the general health, welfare and safety of the residents of the city and is enacted for promotion and the protection of the public health and safety and to prevent nuisances, the spread of disease and fire hazards. It is the purpose of these provisions to aid residents in keeping the city clean, safe and sanitary and free from petty annoyances, nuisances and health and safety hazards. This chapter applies to all residential, business and institutional garbage and rubbish disposal in the city, except such persons as are allowed to be exempt herefrom by the city council and have specific written permission of the city council to use other garbage or rubbish disposal services. (Ord. 435, 12-3-1991)