§ 41-15. Same—Duties of private solid waste collectors.

(a)

Each private collector who collects refuse from bulk containers shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1)

To refrain from placing a bulk container on any site until the director of public health confirms that a valid permit has been issued for the site.

(2)

To place the bulk container at the approved location.

(3)

To maintain the bulk container in good working order; all moving parts shall be operable, there shall be no holes or gaps in the container, etc.

(4)

To ensure that all doors and lids are properly closed immediately following collection.

(5)

To maintain the interior of the container in a sanitary condition in order to minimize offensive odors and fly breeding.

(6)

To transport and collect bulk container refuse in such a manner so as to prevent solid waste spillage or leakage. Any solid waste spilled during collection shall be removed by the collector.

(7)

To remove solid waste from the bulk containers as required by the director of public health or his designee.

(8)

To deliver bulk container refuse only to facilities of the Southeastern Public Service Authority or other facility authorized by City Code section 41-23.

(b)

A violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a class 1 misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 39,971, § 2, 5-23-00; Ord. No. 42,834, § 1, 9-18-07)

(Ord. No. 39,971, § 2, 5-23-00; Ord. No. 42,834, § 1, 9-18-07)