Chapter 8.16
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Sections:
8.16.020 License – Application – Fee.
8.16.030 License cancellation or revocation.
8.16.040 General compliance of licensee.
8.16.050 Certificate of public necessity required.
8.16.060 Truck specifications generally.
8.16.010 License required.
No person, association, or corporation shall engage in the business of hauling, transporting, or gathering garbage, cans or discarded bottles within the city of Brier without obtaining a license stated in this chapter, and complying with all city, Snohomish County, and state requirements. (Ord. 26.C § 1(part), 2000; Ord. 26B § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 26A § 1, 1982)
8.16.020 License – Application – Fee.
Written application for said license shall be made annually to the city clerk no later than February 15th of the year concerned. Licensee shall pay an annual license fee determined on the basis of three dollars for each resident or business establishment being served as of January 1st of the same year; provided, that such license fee shall be at least five hundred dollars and be paid by February 15th of the year concerned. (Ord. 26.C § 1(part), 2000; Ord. 26B § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 26A § 2, 1982)
8.16.030 License cancellation or revocation.
Any license issued under this chapter may be cancelled or revoked following a hearing by a hearing examiner appointed by the city council for willful or repeated violations of city ordinance or health regulations; provided, that the licensee shall have the right to appeal the determination of the hearing examiner to the city council, which shall hear the matter on the record. (Ord. 26.C § 1(part), 2000; Ord. 26B § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 26A § 5, 1982)
8.16.040 General compliance of licensee.
Licensee shall have all proper state and local certifications prior to engaging in any handling or transporting operations. (Ord. 26.C § 1(part), 2000; Ord. 26B § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 26A § 6, 1982)
8.16.050 Certificate of public necessity required.
The licensee shall have the proper certificate of public need and necessity authorizing the hauling of garbage and refuse for hire in the city or portion thereof. (Ord. 26A § 3, 1982)
8.16.060 Truck specifications generally.
Trucks and equipment used for hauling by the licensee shall be adequate to contain all garbage, refuse, etc., during such hauling, and the use thereof must protect the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the city and not lead to the loss or distribution of garbage or refuse within the city. (Ord. 26A § 4, 1982)
8.16.070 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and may be punished in accordance with the provisions of BMC 1.28.030(A). (Ord. 435 § 2 (Exh. B) (part), 2016: Ord. 26.C § 1(part), 2000; Ord. 26B § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 26A § 7, 1982)