(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, other than the city, any of its duly constituted authorities, and/or its private contractor(s), if any, to remove from any premises in the city or to transport through the streets, alleys or public places, any garbage or refuse subject to availability of services to be provided by the city, any of its duly constituted authorities and/or its private contractors.
(B) The City Council and any of its duly constituted authorities reserves the right and may enter into a contract(s) with some suitable person or persons for the removal of garbage and refuse upon the terms and conditions as the Council may prescribe.
(C) The City Council and any of its duly constituted authorities shall have the right to terminate any contract or agreement upon ten days written notice.
(D) Any person, firm or corporation, other than the city or its duly constituted authorities or its private contractors who violates the provisions of this chapter is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Each separate removal from individual property shall constitute a separate offense.
(`90 Code, § 9-6) (Am. Ord. 2999, passed 3-21-95; Am. Ord. 3197, passed 9-16-08)