(A) Authority to enter into contractual obligation limited. The town shall have the authority to enter into contractual obligations with those who wish to engage in the business of refuse collection or refuse disposal for compensation in the town. The town shall be limited to contracting for such services only with persons having the proper equipment, meeting State Department of Health requirements and having sufficient personnel to collect and dispose of refuse in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and further provided that the method of disposal contracted for must be in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Application for contract; bidding. Every person desiring to engage in the collection and disposal of refuse shall have the right to make written application to the town, and shall make written application setting forth the name of such person, the residence address thereof or the address of the place of business, a description of the equipment to be used in the collection or disposal of such refuse, the place of disposal and the method of disposal to be practiced. Upon the approval of such applications, all bids may be considered at some time prior to the expiration of the then-existing contract, if any.
(C) Denial of application; hearing. Any person whose application has been denied may request and shall be granted a hearing before the Town Board of Trustees.
(D) Contract required for collection. It is unlawful for any person who does not do so under a contract with the town to engage in the business of refuse collection or refuse disposal for compensation in the town.
(Prior Code, § 9-4-6) Penalty, see § 53.99