A. All vehicles and other equipment used in the collection and subsequent transportation, and disposal of commercial solid waste in the city must be inspected as often as the solid waste manager, deems necessary and at such times and places as designated by the solid waste manager. No vehicle shall be used in the collection and subsequent transportation, or disposal of commercial solid waste within the city unless it carries a current, unrevoked tag or decal issued by the city authorizing such activity. The solid waste manager shall provide for each vehicle operated by franchisee, a durable tag or decal upon completion of a satisfactory vehicle inspection. Such tag or decal shall be securely fastened and clearly visible. The solid waste manager may suspend the tag or decal of any vehicle that fails to meet the requirements of this section, and such vehicle shall not be used for the collection and subsequent transportation or disposal of refuse until the tag or decal has been reinstated by the city. In the event any vehicle fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, or in the event any vehicle becomes temporarily or permanently inoperable or unavailable, the franchisee may transfer the vehicle's tag or decal to another vehicle to be operated by franchisee, which vehicle has passed inspection and meets the requirements of this chapter. The franchisee must notify the city of any changes to its vehicles or tags.
B. All trucks and containers used in the collection, removal, transportation, or storage of commercial solid waste in the city shall be subject to inspection by EMD for the purpose of determining whether or not the trucks and containers comply with sections 17341 through 17345 of title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, or any other regulatory requirements as determined by EMD.
C. Franchisee is responsible for all of the costs of all inspections under this chapter and any other inspections or vehicle approvals, certifications, permits or authorizations to ensure compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 2021-0003 § 15)