Solid waste shall only be conducted within the City limits by the approved contractor pursuant to the terms of a solid waste collection franchise agreement with the City. As defined in this chapter, every residence or commercial establishment shall be required to receive and pay for solid waste collection services, including residential recycling with an opt-out provision from the City.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person from hauling residential or commercial solid waste or special waste generated from a location owned by that person to an authorized disposal facility; provided, that the owner shall at all times remain liable for solid waste collection service charges assessed by the City pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 19-15 (part), 2019: Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)