Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.36 Collection and Storage of Solid Waste and Recyclables

7.36.110 Hauler Permit Requirements.

  1. A.
    No Person shall engage in the business of the Collection of Solid Waste or Recyclables within the City without first obtaining a Hauler Permit, and a separate Hauler Vehicle Permit for each Collection or transportation vehicle to be operated within the City.
  2. B.
    The Hauler and Hauler Vehicle Permit fee schedule shall be fixed by the City Manager, pursuant to the Planning and Development Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body, and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same, and such fees shall be paid in full upon application.
  3. C.
    No Hauler or Hauler Vehicle Permit shall be issued to any Person who has not first obtained any necessary or applicable license or permit from the County in accordance with the County Solid Waste Regulations. In addition, the expiration, revocation or other termination of any such County license or permit shall have the effect of terminating any Hauler or Hauler Vehicle Permit provided for herein.
  4. D.
    A subcontractor providing Collection services on behalf of and under a subcontract with a Hauler with a valid Hauler Permit shall not be required to obtain a separate Hauler Permit; provided, however, that the Hauler agrees and consents to be responsible and liable for said subcontractor in the performance of the subcontractor’s services; and further provided, said subcontractor’s Collection or transportation vehicles must have valid and separate Hauler Vehicle Permits and meet any applicable requirements set forth in this Chapter and the Administrative Regulations.
  5. E.
    Hauler and Hauler Vehicle Permits shall not be required for the Collection or Disposal of Bulky Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste, or earth and rock material from grading or excavation activities; provided, however, all such material shall be conveyed in vehicles, trucks, or receptacles so constructed and maintained that none of the material being transported shall spill upon the public rights-of-way.
  6. F.
    Additional Hauler and Hauler Vehicle Permit procedures and requirements may be set forth in the Administrative Regulations.

(History: Ord. CM-3433 §2, 2023; ​​​​​​​Ord. SW-2927 §26, 2011; SW-2783 §3, 2009; SW-1760, 92; SW-1714, 91)

Effective on: 1/1/1901