Sec. 22-20. - Requirements for all franchisees.

(a)

Must Furnish Service. All franchisees shall provide solid waste, organic waste and recyclables collection service to all residential and commercial premises situated within the franchise area specified in their franchise agreement.

(b)

Lettering on Trucks. All franchisees shall have painted or stenciled on a prominent place on the exterior of each truck used in providing collection service the following information in four-inch capital letters:

NAME OF AGENCY OR FIRM OPERATING THE VEHICLE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(c)

Truck Beds, etc.—Generally. The bodies of trucks used in the collection or transportation of solid waste, organic waste and recyclable materials shall have watertight beds of metal or of impervious material which can be cleaned. The beds shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once a day when in use. Franchisees shall provide adequate means to prevent collected materials from escaping from the truck during collection or transportation.

(d)

Packer-type Trucks. Packer-type completely enclosed trucks shall be used by Franchisees under this chapter to the fullest possible extent. Other suitable equipment as required by terrain, type of material to be hauled or other special conditions may be approved by the director transportation of transportation and public works.

(e)

Cleaning and Disinfection of Tanks, Containers, etc. All garbage-conveying tanks and other receptacles shall be cleaned and disinfected, both on the inside and outside thereof, immediately after being used and, at all times, shall be kept free from spills on the outside thereof.

(f)

Commitment to Deliver Waste. All franchisees shall deliver all solid waste and organic waste collected within the unincorporated area to locations as directed by the director of transportation and public works.

(Ord. No. 6361, § II(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)