§ 33-18.19. Requirements for solid waste collection vehicles.

(a)

Any vehicle used for transporting dry solid waste material within the city must:

(1)

Be fitted with a substantial, tight-fitting enclosure that is free of any cracks or breaks and that has side boards and head boards of not less that twenty-four (24) inches in height and tail board of not less than eighteen (18) inches in height, to prevent waste material from being scattered or thrown onto the streets; and

(2)

Be equipped with a closely fitting cover that must be used to prevent the escape of loose material or effluvia.

(b)

Any vehicle used for transporting wet solid waste material within the city must:

(1)

Be fitted with a substantial, tight-fitting enclosure, with the deck, sides, and ends of the bed constructed of sheet steel so that the vehicle may be easily cleaned and with the sides not less than twenty-four (24) inches high and the tail board not less than eighteen (18) inches high;

(2)

Have a tight-fitting cover to prevent spillage;

(3)

When carrying cans to transport wet solid waste material, use only cans equipped with tight-fitting lids and holding chains so that the cans will not turn over and spill; and

(4)

Not have any drain holes in the sides of the vehicle and must have any drain holes in the deck of the vehicle must be securely capped to prevent spillage or leakage.

(c)

Any vehicle used for transporting dry or wet solid waste material within the city must:

(1)

Be clean and odor free prior to each day's work;

(2)

Contain evidence of insurance required by this chapter;

(3)

Have a valid permit issued by the director placed on the vehicle in a place and manner designated by the director;

(4)

Be equipped with any other equipment required to comply with all applicable federal and state motor vehicle safety standards; and

(5)

Be equipped with any other special equipment that the director determined to be necessary for the solid waste collection service to be operated.

(Ord. No. 8256, § 3, 12-4-03; Ord. No. 2017-9981, § 1, 9-21-17 )