(A) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, any commercial business situated in the Central Business District as defined in this chapter, may have its regular solid waste collected by the Department and Services, provided, the business acquires special 95-gallon containers that fit Metro Government-owned trucks designed especially for such bulk waste pick-up. The Metro Government shall make such containers available for use by businesses in the Central Business District, in quantities that represent the business' actual needs, as determined by records of the Department.
(2) Any commercial business situated in the Central Business District that chooses not to acquire the special containers that fit the Metro Government equipment shall contract with private waste haulers of solid waste or otherwise assure the proper and legal removal and disposal of solid waste from its premises.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person or business to place containers of trash, garbage or refuse of any kind in or on the streets or sidewalks of the Central Business District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
(C) In no case shall the Metro Government pick up or be responsible to dispose of any hazardous or medical wastes as defined in state law.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 44-2005, approved 4-19-2005)