Chapter 7.16
GARBAGE COLLECTION

Sections:

7.16.010    Authorized collectors.

7.16.020    Containerized service.

7.16.030    Collection routes.

7.16.010 Authorized collectors.

Except as provided for in Section 7.12.020, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, within the city, other than duly authorized city employees of the department of public works of the city or its authorized agents, to make refuse collections, unless the collectors are approved and licensed by the city council to gather, collect, transport, burn, bury or dispose of any refuse, or to remove any refuse receptacle from any place where the same was placed by any occupant, or to remove the contents of any garbage or rubbish containers. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 4, 1971)

7.16.020 Containerized service.

Containerized service means service approved by the refuse supervisor wherein the city provides a vehicle equipped for mechanical handling of various size containers; such containers will be furnished and maintained by the city’s contractor. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 5, 1971)

7.16.030 Collection routes.

The refuse supervisor shall supervise the collection, removal and disposal of all refuse and rubble and establish routes, days and hours for collection and may change the same from time to time. When such routes, days and hours are established or changed, he shall give such notice thereof as he may deem advisable. (Ord. 91-2 (part), 1991: Ord. 486 § 13, 1971)