CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE
Section
   50.01   Definitions
   50.02   Collectors; license required
   50.03   Application for licensure
   50.04   Hauler of recyclables
   50.05   Garbage disposal required
   50.06   Littering prohibited; generally
   50.99   Penalty
Cross-reference:
   City officials, see Ch. 31
   City organization, see Ch. 32
   Revenue and finance, see Ch. 33
§ 50.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COLLECTOR. Any person who hauls or transports any garbage, rubbish, or livestock waste through or upon the streets or alleys of this city for a fee.
GARBAGE. All refuse, containers, or accumulation of animal or vegetable matter which attends the processing, preparation, transportation, cooking, eating, sale, or storage of meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, and all other food or food products found within the city which causes a nuisance or is likely to cause or transmit disease, or which may be a health hazard.
RECYCLED MATERIAL. Paper products, plastics, aluminum cans, or other useful material used in the production of goods.
RUBBISH. All combustible refuse matter such as papers, sweepings, rags, grass, tree branches, wood shavings, wood, magazines, cardboard, tires, and similar material.
(Prior Code, § 7.12.010) (Ord. 584, passed - -1993)
§ 50.02 COLLECTORS; LICENSE REQUIRED.
All commercial garbage collectors using the streets, avenues, or alleyways of the municipality shall be licensed.
(Prior Code, § 7.12.020) (Ord. 584, passed - -1993)
§ 50.03 APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE.
Each commercial garbage collector shall make annual application on or before June 15 of each year upon forms available at the City Office and document that the following requirements are met:
(A)Adequate equipment to prevent the loss of garbage or debris on public roads;
(B)Proof of insurance for liability in the minimum amount of $250,000 per person or $500,000 per occurrence;
(C)A nonrefundable cashier’s check; and
(D)Documentation from a state permitted landfill allowing deposit of the city’s municipal solid waste at that site.
(Prior Code, § 7.12.030) (Ord. 584, passed - -1993)
§ 50.04 HAULER OF RECYCLABLES.
The hauler of recyclable materials within the municipality must file a letter of information annually describing the products to be picked up for recycling purposes and their destination.
(Prior Code, § 7.12.040) (Ord. 584, passed - -1993)
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