(a) All garbage/rubbish transported on the streets or other public thoroughfares in the City of Massillon shall be done in vehicles that have bodies which do not leak. Spillage and drainage from vehicles transporting garbage/rubbish shall not be permitted and shall be considered a misdemeanor. All trucks will be inspected at a minimum of once every six (6) months or at any time upon notice of the Director of Public Service and Safety or Health Commissioner.
(b) It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Service and Safety to cause all vehicles used for the transporting of garbage and rubbish to be washed thoroughly and disinfected as may be necessary to prevent such vehicles from becoming a nuisance or endangering the public health.
(c) The driver of any motor vehicle or truck hauling rubbish, garbage, refuse, waste products or scrap material shall be required to have the load covered with a tarpaulin, canvas or other suitable covering so as to prevent the contents of the motor vehicle from blowing, spilling or scattering on the streets and alleys of the City.
(Ord. 86-99. Passed 5-17-99.)