The town shall have the exclusive right and privilege of operating garbage and trash collection and disposal service within the town. No individual, corporation, partnership, or any other entity shall be allowed to engage in the business of collecting, hauling, transporting, and disposing of garbage and trash in and from the town except as otherwise permitted by the town. Provided that holders of permits from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission who are required to participate in recycling programs mandated by G.S § 18B-1006.1 may contract directly with private companies, entities or individuals to provide recycling services in accordance with regulations promulgated by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
(Ord. 1346, passed 8-26-99; Am. Ord. 1561, passed 10-25-07)