All garbage and rubbish as defined herein within the city shall be collected, removed and disposed of by an authorized collector in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this code; provided, however, nothing in this code shall be construed as to prohibit haulers or collectors from collecting and removing garbage and rubbish from business establishments under private contract, so long as such private haulers comply with local and state law.
(1999 Code, § 17-1-2)