At such times as one or more franchises for collection covering all or part of the city is in force, it is unlawful for any person other than the franchisee or its agents and employees, to collect any refuse or recyclable waste material for hire from premises covered by the franchise. This section shall not, however, be deemed to apply to the following persons:
A. Any persons holding valid city business license to engage in the nursery or gardening business and collecting and disposing of shrubbery, grass, tree cuttings, tree trimmings or other agricultural debris;
B. Any person removing shrubbery, grass, tree cuttings, tree trimmings or other agricultural debris from any property owned or occupied by the person; or
C. Hazardous or special waste haulers. (Ord. 119 § 2, 1993)