(a) The beds of vehicles and other pieces of equipment used for Commercial Collection Activities shall be of durable construction, the end gates of which shall not be less than twenty- four (24) inches high from the floor of the collection vehicle or piece of equipment. The sides of the collection bed shall extend to a minimum height of not less than five (5) feet and the maximum height of such vehicles and equipment shall be thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches high.
(b) The name of the solid waste hauler or company shall be displayed on both sides of the vehicles in letters at least two (2) inches in height.
(c) All vehicles and other equipment used for Commercial Collection Activities shall be maintained in good repair and condition, and be safe to operate on public roadways at all times. Vehicles and other equipment used by solid waste haulers shall be in full compliance with all vehicle code requirements of the State of Ohio and the City of Galion during the periods of use in the City of Galion.
(d) An annual vehicle safety inspection by the Ohio State Highway Patrol or a qualified mechanic is required as proof of roadworthiness for vehicles and other pieces of equipment used for Commercial Collection Activities.
(e) All vehicles and other equipment used for Commercial Collection Activities shall have leak-proof construction, all seams and joints in the solid waste holding compartment shall be sealed to prevent leakage of fluids from the waste.
(f) All solid waste conveyed within the City of Galion shall be placed in watertight, sealed bags or covered containers, unless compressed by a compactor truck or conveyed in an enclosed dumpster unit. The conveyance of loose solid waste by any other means, unless of a size or composition that prevents compaction, shall be forbidden.
(g) All solid waste collected within the City of Galion shall be taken to an approved and licensed solid waste disposal site, or site licensed for the purpose of salvaging or recycling within twenty-four (24) hours of collection. Solid waste shall not be stored on or in the refuse hauler's vehicle beyond the time normally required to complete the collection route. Solid waste shall not be removed from the collection vehicle and placed upon any property other than an approved site, as referenced above.
(h) All vehicles and other pieces of equipment used by solid waste haulers for Commercial Collection Activities shall be cleaned with sufficient frequency as to prevent vector harborage or breeding, odor and nuisance.
(i) Each solid waste hauler is responsible for the proper clean up of all spillage of solid waste or fluids resulting from Commercial Collection Activities.
(j) An appropriate spill kit shall be carried at all times on board vehicles and equipment used for Commercial Collection Activities. Spill kit contents may include a broom or shovel, garbage bags, and absorbent materials (aggregate material, pads or blankets).
(k) All individuals conveying solid waste in their own vehicles shall secure the load so as to prevent any debris or items from blowing out during transportation.
(Ord. 2019-64. Passed 10-8-19.)