§ 56-30. Collection and removal.

(a)

Franchising authorized. All refuse accumulated in the city shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by the city government or pursuant to agreement with the city government. No person shall collect or convey over the streets or alleys of the city or dispose of any refuse accumulated in the city without a written contract or permit approved by the city council.

(b)

Requirements for permit.

(1)

Policy statements. Permits are authorized under this article to aid the city in fulfilling its responsibility for providing an adequate, safe and sanitary system of collecting, transporting and disposing of garbage and rubbish from all buildings and establishments creating garbage or rubbish in the city.

(2)

Determination of need. The city council shall determine if additional refuse service is needed.

(3)

Franchise conditions. If a franchise is granted, it shall be for such period of time as may be fixed by the city council, but not in excess of five years, and may be exclusive.

(c)

Certain accumulations prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow accumulations of broken or used appliances, furniture, bedding, building materials or other unsightly accumulations to exist upon any such premises, and it shall be the duty of such person to make arrangements for a private contractor to collect and dispose of the accumulations.

(Code 1981, § 10-24)