San Rafael Municipal Code Art. V Responsibilities of Authorized Collector

A. Except as otherwise permitted by this chapter, and except for self-hauling which is not in lieu of regular weekly service, it is unlawful for any person to collect or carry solid waste through the streets of the city without first having entered a contract or obtained a permit from the city to do so.

B. The authorized collector shall not permit any solid waste to fall or remain on any public street or private premises in the city, shall close all gates used by it in collection service, and shall operate as quietly as the circumstances allow.

C. Collection and transportation equipment shall be maintained and utilized consistent with CCR, Sections 17341 through 17345.

D. The authorized collector shall further abide by all applicable laws and the regulations and orders of the county health department or officer, and ordinances and general regulations of the city, now or hereafter adopted.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)

Unless otherwise authorized by the city or by state law, the collector shall provide not less than weekly service to each owner, resident or tenant within the city. The authorized collector may terminate service to any owner, resident or tenant for nonpayment of the established rates if not fully paid for a period of two (2) months from and after the date such payment is due. Prior to termination of such service, the authorized collector shall notify the city and customer, in writing, of the proposed date of termination and the reason therefor. Such notice shall be given by the authorized collector to the city no less than ten (10) days prior to the date of termination of service. The customer may request temporary suspension of service if the premises are to be vacated for a reasonable period, to be not less than two (2) weeks and to occur no more than three (3) times in a one-year period. The customer is also required to provide the authorized collector with a resumption date for service.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)

The authorized collector and the city shall be exempt from responsibility and liability for tampering or misuse of any items left at curbside for collection and/or recycling should spillage or other mishap occur prior to possession by the authorized collector. Once the authorized collector takes possession of the solid waste, the authorized collector then assumes responsibility and liability.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)

Neither the collection contract nor any part thereof shall be assigned, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except upon the consent expressed by a resolution of the city.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)

If the authorized collector refuses or neglects to comply with the terms of the contract or of any laws, ordinances or regulations above referred to, for a period of thirty (30) days after being notified in writing to do so by the legislative body of the city, then, after a hearing upon not less than ten (10) days' written notice to the authorized collector, the city shall be entitled to terminate the contract.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 1, 3-7-2022)