§ 5.04.040. Refuse collection

A.

It is found and determined that the sanitation, health and general welfare of the people of Isleton require that the collection, transportation and disposal of refuse produced, kept or accumulated in the city be regulated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

B.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, operate as, or represent himself to the public as a collector, transporter or disposer of refuse within the city unless he holds a valid refuse collection permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

C.

The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the following:

1.

Any charitable, philanthropic or community organization from collecting, transporting or disposing of salvageable solid waste material.

2.

The collection, transportation and disposal of rubbish and yard trimmings produced, kept or accumulated from premises within the city by the owner, tenant, occupant or person in possession, charge or control of such premises, provided no fee or gratuity is received or accepted therefore.

3.

The owner, operator or occupant of a farm or ranch from disposing of agricultural waste accumulated on such premises. Said owner, operator or occupant may dispose of such refuse on his own premises, provided it is not accumulated, stored or disposed of within 100 feet of any dwelling or place of human habitation.

4.

Any person engaged in industrial activity from collecting, transporting and disposing of industrial waste accumulated as a result of such activity, provided it is conducted by his own employees and for his own benefit.

5.

Any person from engaging in the business of collecting, transporting and disposing of dead animals, bones or meat scraps for tallow or fertilizers.

6.

Any contractor duly licensed by the state from collecting, transporting or disposing of waste materials resulting from demolition and/or construction activity conducted on premises within the city, provided such contractor holds a valid business license issued by the city.

D.

Any person who is exempt from the provisions of this section shall nevertheless comply with the following:

1.

All materials shall be transported in such manner that they shall not fall, drip or spill onto the ground.

2.

No materials shall be disposed of except at a disposal area.

(Ord. No. 229)