Chapter 13.20
GARBAGE COLLECTION BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Sections:
13.20.060 Rules and regulations.
13.20.010 Purpose.
This chapter is passed to provide regulation of the business of garbage collection and to provide revenue to the city of the regulation of said business. (Ord. 488 § 1, 1986)
13.20.020 Franchise required.
No person, association or corporation shall engage in the business of hauling or transporting garbage, refuse, rubbish, cans or discarded bottles within the city of Sultan, or in gathering the same within said city for transfer or disposal at some point or area inside or outside of the city without obtaining a written franchise agreement with the city therefor, and complying with the regulations of the city in the pursuit of said business, and providing the collection service as provided by city ordinances. (Ord. 488 § 2, 1986)
13.20.030 Requirements.
Collector franchise agreement shall be competitively bid, approved by the city council and adopted by ordinance. Before such approval, the mayor or his agent shall investigate the trucks and equipment proposed to be used, and shall not approve the same for use under the proposed agreement unless he shall find that the use thereof will adequately contain all garbage, refuse, etc., during such hauling and that the reasonable use thereof will protect the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the city and will not lead to the loss or distribution of garbage or refuse, etc., within the city. (Ord. 488 § 3, 1986)
13.20.040 Franchise fee.
A. Franchise agreements may be granted in accordance with RCW 35.23.251. There shall be levied upon every person, firm or corporation involved in the business of hauling or transporting garbage, refuse, rubbish, cans or recycled materials within the city of Sultan a fee equal to three percent of the gross revenues derived from such business.
B. The fee shall be paid on a semi-annual basis to the city treasurer’s office. (Ord. 640, 1996)
13.20.050 Equipment approval.
No contractor shall use, to collect or haul garbage, any trucks or equipment not approved by the city for regular use within the city or for temporary use in cases of emergency without special permission therefor being granted. (Ord. 488 § 5, 1986)
13.20.060 Rules and regulations.
A. The city council shall have the authority to make and require enforcement of reasonable rules and regulations and to modify and change the same from time to time, regulating the manner of collecting, removing, hauling and disposal of garbage, etc., within the city of Sultan for the purpose of safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants and visitors of the city.
B. Such garbage hauler shall observe all regulations of the city of Sultan together with all state laws relative to public health, safety and welfare and in particular with the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of garbage pickup and hauling services. Prior to the effectiveness of any franchise ordinance approved by the city, a certificate of public need and necessity shall have been granted by the utilities and transportation commission or certification of authority to such garbage hauler shall have been given to service the area comprising the city of Sultan. (Ord. 488 § 6, 1986)
13.20.070 Violation.
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00. (Ord. 488 § 7, 1986)