§ 34-6. Contract required for collection and disposal of garbage and trash.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use the public streets, alleys and roadways of the city for the purpose of commercial collection of garbage or trash unless said person has been granted a contract by the city. The city council shall be the sole judge as to entering into such contract. Any collection of garbage or trash from any residence or business establishment shall be prima facie evidence that such collection is for commercial purposes. Any person violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for each offense, and each and every day such violation shall continue shall constitute a new and separate offense. In addition to such criminal penalties, the city hereby reserves the right to institute appropriate civil action when necessary to prevent such unlawful use of the public streets, alleys and roadways of the city.

(Code 1982, § 13-8; Ord. of 6-7-1965, § 10; Ord. No. 92-3, § 2, 2-17-1992)