(A) Subject to the requirements set forth by City Code, all solid waste, MMSW, or recycling materials (hereinafter collectively referred to as “solid waste”) accumulated in or at residential dwelling units in the city shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by the city, by its duly authorized contractor, a county licensed hauler, or self-haulers. The city shall have the right and duty to administer this chapter.
(B) Commercial establishments and/or properties, excluding multi-unit residences, that generate less than 60 gallons of trash per week may self-haul. Multi-unit residence properties shall provide hauling services through a county license hauler.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to collect solid waste from any person for a fee or other charge or under contract within the city without having first secured a license from the county. This chapter requires that appropriate licenses be obtained from Washington County for the establishment and operation of solid waste management activities and facilities. The city shall have the right and duty to approve and consider all license applications submitted to the county for operation of all solid waste management activities, sites, or facilities, and hauling services within the city.
(Ord. 2023-15, passed 12-19-2023)