The City shall hereafter provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, waste material, yard waste and recyclable material as deposited and stored as provided herein. Such refuse shall be collected from private dwellings as described in subsections 3-4-2B, C and D of this chapter and from business establishments as described in subsections 3-4-2E and F of this chapter as deemed necessary. The City shall further provide for the transportation and disposition of said refuse by such means and in such manner as to ensure the protection of public health and to avoid the establishment of a public nuisance and to render safe, sanitary service to all residences or businesses requiring such service.
Except as specifically permitted in this chapter, no person or firm shall engage in collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, waste material, yard waste or recyclable material in the City other than as authorized by the Public Works Director to assist with collection during times of natural disaster or emergencies as declared by the Mayor. (Ord. 96-18, 10-21-1996)