The system of collection and disposal of refuse, solid waste, garbage, rubbish and trash by the City is hereby declared to be of public interest, purpose and concern.
Pursuant to the City's "home rule" powers under the State of Ohio Constitution, the City is establishing the following laws for the betterment of the City, its aesthetics, its roads, and its ability to have trash collected on a less expensive basis, and on a timelier basis. The services provided in this chapter shall be rendered to all persons upon compliance with all City regulations pertaining to such utility.
Mandatory Subscriptions. All property owners in the City who utilize any refuse collection and disposal service shall subscribe to the refuse collection service of the City's Refuse Contractor. All property owners except those specifically identified below as Exceptions shall become mandatory subscribers unless a Certification of Exception is obtained from the Director of Public Service.
Exceptions. All multifamily, commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional establishments in the City shall subscribe to any refuse collection service that is licensed by the City of Kent Board of Health. Multifamily commercial, industrial, governmental and industrial establishments may enter into private contracts with the City's Refuse Contractor for refuse collection, but shall not be a subscriber under the terms of the City's Refuse Contract between the City and the City's Refuse Contractor.
(Ord. 2021-078. Passed 8-18-21.)