(A) Definitions.
PREMISES. Any land, buildings, or structures upon or in which solid waste may be temporarily stored, placed, or accumulated.
(B) Premise maintenance.
(1) No person shall store, place, burn, or dispose on his premises or the premises of another or permit to accumulate on his premises, any solid waste in such a manner whereby it will become a rodent or insect harborage or breeding place, or create a health menace, unsanitary condition or nuisance.
(2) No person shall dispose of solid waste on his property other than in an approved sanitary landfill, incinerator, or other method approved by the city.
(C) Registration certificate required.
(1) No person shall engage in the business of solid waste collection unless he possesses a registration certificate issued by the city.
(2) The city shall issue registration certificates to collect solid waste only to persons having proper equipment as required by this regulation, personnel for collection meeting all conditions of issuance or possession of the registration certificate, and otherwise complying with the requirements of this regulation.
(3) During the month of December, any person intending to collect solid waste shall make written application for a registration certificate to the city on a form provided by the city. Such application shall contain the name and address of such a person engaged in such activity, a description of the equipment to be used in the collection of solid waste, the area where solid waste collections are to be made, and such other information as the city determines will reasonably aid in the administration and enforcement of this regulation.
(4) Upon approval of such application and the determination that the applicant has the proper equipment in good condition, and personnel to meet the requirements of this regulation, the city shall issue a registration certificate to the applicant. The city may state on the certificate or by writing attached to the certificate the conditions under which it is issued to insure the proper collection of all refuse in accordance with this regulation. In addition, the city will issue a window decal that must be displayed in each vehicle.
(5) The city may revoke or suspend the registration certificate of any person to collect solid waste who has demonstrated inability or unwillingness to comply with this regulation.
(6) Any person whose application for a registration certificate has been denied, suspended, or revoked may make written request for a hearing before the city. The city shall grant such a hearing within a reasonable time after a request is made.
(7) All registration certificates are to be renewed annually.
(8) Code enforcement personnel, as representatives for the city or any officer of the Police Department may enforce the provisions of this section.
(D) Solid waste collection and fees.
(1) All vehicles used for the collection and transportation of solid waste, unless all solid waste is kept in watertight covered containers, shall have enclosed bodies or suitable provisions for covering the body of the vehicle. All vehicles shall be leak-proof, of easily cleanable construction, shall be cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent odor, nuisance, or insect breeding, and shall be maintained in good repair, is inspected by the Ohio State Highway Patrol or an authorized agent of the city.
(2) Any person making application for a registration certificate to collect solid waste shall present his equipment for inspection by the city to determine if the applicant is in compliance with divisions (C)(4) and (D)(1) of this section.
(3) Upon initial registration with the city, a $50 fee shall accompany the written application for certification. Annual certification renewal fees thereafter shall be $10 per vehicle.
(E) Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this regulation is subject to the following penalties:
(1) First offense shall be subject to a fine of $175.
(2) Second offense shall be subject to a fine of $350.
(3) Third offense shall be a loss of permit to service vehicle.
(F) Effect of partial invalidity. Should any part of this regulation be declared unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of the regulation shall not be affected thereby.
(G) Effective date. This regulation shall be effective on January 1, 2019.
(Ord. 17-06-034, passed 7-24-2017; Am. Ord. 19-01-003, passed 2-25-2019)