§ 5.3.2.010. Commercial garbage license.

A.

No person, or business, shall engage in the business of collecting or removing garbage from any business or residence in the City without first obtaining a commercial garbage license.

B.

All equipment used by the collector under a City commercial garbage license for collection and hauling of refuse, shall be constructed and maintained to prevent leakage, spillage, or overflow. All portions of the collection vehicle shall be kept clean and sanitary, and shall be clearly identified by assigned equipment number and with the firm and local telephone number affixed thereto.

C.

A commercial garbage collector shall have applied for, and received, the proper Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) permit.

D.

A current list of all services provided shall be submitted to the City Public Works Department, containing the following information:

1.

The names and addresses of each residence served;

2.

The names and addresses of each commercial establishment, including multifamily dwellings containing three (3) or more separate dwelling units;

3.

The number and size of the containers at each commercial site;

4.

The number of times each container is picked up per week; and

5.

An estimate of the weekly volume of refuse removed from the site which is outside of regular containers.

D.

The City reserves the right to deny, or revoke, a commercial garbage license for just cause, upon written complaint, with regard to the conduct of the service provider, quality of services rendered, or business and/or marketing practices.

(Ord. 3168, 2017).