§ 21-114. Refuse collection and transportation.

(a)

All collection vehicles shall be sufficiently watertight to prevent the loss of any liquid from waste matter.

(b)

All open type vehicles shall be covered between points of collection and place of disposal by heavy canvas or metal to preclude odors and refuse from escaping onto the streets and adjacent areas.

(c)

Collection points shall be left clean and free of debris, trash and other refuse after refuse is collected.

(d)

All collection vehicles shall be kept cleaned so as to minimize odor and prevent insect breeding and rodent feeding.

(e)

Any person who contracts to collect and dispose of refuse and garbage with any other person in this County shall be bound by the terms of his agreement and shall collect and dispose of the refuse and garbage. In the event one (1) of the contracting parties fails or refuses to collect and dispose of such refuse and garbage without a justifiable reason or excuse, then Section 21-111 shall apply. The Health Officer may revoke the general collection license of the violator if, in his opinion, revocation would promote the purpose and intent of this Division.

(f)

In special taxing areas and in special improvement districts and urban areas outside of incorporated municipalities, the County may collect refuse from single-residence dwellings; duplex residence dwellings and triplex residence dwellings. The County may contract with private individuals, associations and corporations in order to provide refuse collection service. The Department of the Environment shall be authorized to adopt regulations governing refuse collection services so long as the regulations comply with Section 21-120.

(Gen. Res. No. 24-1967, Sec. 9; CB-49-1984; CB-30-2014)