Bell Municipal Code Art. IV Collection Vehicles and Equipment

Each contractor shall provide sufficient collection equipment in accordance with the terms of the contract with the city authorizing such contractor to provide collection, transfer and disposal services.

(Prior code § 3908.100; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

Any truck used for the collection or transportation of waste matter shall be leakproof and equipped with a close-fitting cover which shall be affixed in a manner that will prevent spilling, dropping or blowing of any refuse upon the public right-of-way during collection or transportation.

(Prior code § 3908.105; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

All trucks used for collection or transportation of refuse shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, neatly and uniformly painted, and shall carry a shovel, broom and fire extinguisher.

(Prior code § 3908.110; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

A. All trucks used for collection or transportation of refuse shall be made available for inspection at the discretion of the chief administrative officer or his or her designee at any point of operation.

B. Upon payment of an inspection fee, a decal is to be issued annually by the city for each truck complying with the provisions of this article, and shall be placed on each complying truck in a conspicuous place. This inspection fee shall be set by the city council by resolution.

(Prior code § 3908.115; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

The owner of each truck used for collection or transportation of refuse shall have the owner's name, telephone number and truck number printed on each side of all trucks in letters not less than three inches high.

(Prior code § 3908.120; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

All garbage-conveying trucks, tanks, containers, and other garbage receptacles shall be washed, cleaned and disinfected both on the inside and outside at least weekly, or more frequently if necessary to protect public health. The outside of all such trucks shall be kept free from refuse at all times.

(Prior code § 3908.125; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)

The noise level for the collection vehicles during the stationary compaction process shall not exceed 75 decibels at a distance of 25 feet from the collection vehicle and at an elevation of five feet from the horizontal base place of such vehicles.

(Prior code § 3908.135; Ord. 1097 § 1, 1994)