Appendix 5300. Intent.

The city council hereby finds and determines, in order to meet the requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, including requirements for source reduction of the solid waste stream, diversion of solid waste from landfills and conservation of natural resources, it is necessary to regulate the collection of solid waste from residential and commercial premises and to encourage recycling of solid waste materials.

The city council further finds and determines that the storage, accumulation, collection and disposal of solid waste, including without limitation garbage, trash, debris and other discarded materials is a matter of great public concern in that improper control of such matters may create a public nuisance, air pollution, fire hazard, rat and insect infestation and other problems affecting the public health, safety and welfare.

Regulation of the collection of garbage, refuse and other discarded materials from all residential and commercial properties within the city will provide the most orderly and efficient solution to such problems and promote the public health, safety and welfare.

Regulation of solid waste haulers' activities in the city will also promote public health and safety by, among other things, requiring newer and safer vehicles, regular maintenance, reduction of spillage and litter in the public streets, establishing accountability for the cleaning of refuse bins and containers, and accountability to the public.

The city council hereby finds and determines that the public health, safety and welfare will be served by providing for franchises for residential recycling and refuse collection services.

(Ord. No. 209, § 1, 4-8-92)