(A) No person other than this municipality shall engage in the business of collection, storage, or removal of refuse in this municipality unless such person shall first apply for and obtain a permit from the Director of Public Works.
(B) Collectors shall keep their premises neat and orderly and shall keep all vehicles, containers, and equipment in good and sanitary condition, and said vehicles, containers, and equipment shall be constructed, equipped, maintained, and operated so as to permit no loss of refuse, including liquid waste therefrom when said vehicles are being used; provided, however, that any vehicle to be used for the sole purpose of transporting rubbish, as defined in this subchapter, shall not be required to be constructed or operated to prevent the escape of liquid wastes. All vehicles and containers shall have canvas or other suitable covers approved by the Health Director.
(C) The transportation of refuse by any person, whether or not a collector, shall be subject to the provisions of division (B) above.
(D) No person shall transport unacceptable waste to the solid waste disposal area.
(E) Pursuant to the provisions of the municipal contract, the Mayor may designate routes for the transportation of refuse or residue to the system by persons from participating municipalities. Persons transporting refuse or residue shall use only such designated routes.
(F) Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Legislative Council shall take such measures as it deems effectual for the removal or collection of garbage, rubbish, and other waste materials from the municipality and may, in such years when a determination and sufficient appropriation for the same has been made for such purpose, employ or make contracts with one or more persons or corporations for the removal or collection of garbage, rubbish, or other waste material under the direction of the Director. Before such employment or contract begins, the Legislative Council shall, by resolution upon recommendation by the Mayor, adopt regulations concerning collection which shall state the area from which refuse shall be collected, the method and frequency of collection, bonding requirements, and all other regulations required for the health, welfare, and safety of municipal residents.
(Ord. 286, passed 2-6-89) Penalty, see 94.99