§ 6-3.01. Purpose and provisions of service.

(a)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulation and control of the collection and disposal of discards, recyclable commodities, and to provide for the regulation and control of the collection and diversion of discards from disposal at landfills through recycling, composting, or transformation of recyclables, and related provisions, in order to protect the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the City. For these reasons, it is necessary that the collection and disposal of discards be accomplished in the manner provided in this Code, including, but not limited to, this chapter.

Words and phrases not ascribed a meaning by this chapter shall have the meaning ascribed by Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 2 of the Public Resources Code, Sections 40105—40200.

(b)

The City shall have the ability to provide for or furnish integrated waste management services relating to collection, transfer, and disposal of discards, construction debris, and hazardous waste within and throughout the City. Such services may be furnished by any one or combination of the following:

(1)

City officers and employees;

(2)

Contractors franchised or licensed by the City; or

(3)

Agreement with another local agency.

(§ 1, Ord. 792, eff. April 15, 1993)