(A) The Town Council has assumed the authority for the collection of residential trash and recyclables, as defined above, and provides a trash and recyclables collection service solely for the benefit of, and shall be used solely by, the residents of the town. The Council shall provide the service through the use of interlocal agreements, contracts, licensing, franchise agreements, or any method it may deem necessary to ensure that quality service is provided to the town’s residents.
(B) Prior to awarding any contracts for trash collection under this chapter, the town shall assure that competitive bids are obtained. Contracts shall be re-bid periodically to assure competition for providing trash and recyclables collection services hereunder. The town reserves the right to award exclusive franchises for trash and recyclables collection services. No entity shall contract for general curbside trash and/or recyclables collection service in the town without prior approval of the Town Council.
(Ord. 2019-3, passed 4-16-2019)