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A. General requirements.

1. Written application, on forms provided by the city, shall be submitted to the Public Works Director before a liquid waste hauler’s permit will be considered. All permit applications shall include payment of an application fee set by resolution of the Common Council.

2. Applicant shall possess all necessary county, state and federal licenses and requirements.

3. The Public Works Director may issue liquid waste haulage permits only after all requirements of the application process have been met. Permits are not transferrable; any may be denied or revoked for violation by the holder of any applicable provision of this ordinance or similar laws or rules of the state.

4. Permits shall expire June 30 of each year unless the permit has been suspended prior to that date. Permits submitted for renewal 30 days or longer following the expiration date will be considered as a new permit and not a renewed permit.

B. Liquid waste haulage owner’s permit.

1. As part of the application process, all applicants shall ensure that equipment used to pump, haul and dispose of liquid waste is maintained and operated in a sanitary manner and is capable of properly handling and disposing of liquid waste.

2. Each vehicle used for hauling liquid wastes shall be registered with the city and display the owner’s permit number in black 3-inch-high numbers, on a white reflective background, in 3 locations on each vehicle. The locations shall be on opposing sides and the back. Permit numbers shall be visible and easily readable at all times.

3. Liquid waste haulage vehicles shall be inspected as needed, as determined by the city, as a condition of renewal of the owner’s permit to verify continued accordance with these regulations.

C. Liquid waste haulage operator’s permit.

1. Applicants shall have their application signed by the permitted owner by whom they are employed who shall certify that the applicant is authorized to operate equipment registered by the owner.

2. Operators shall renew their permit annually and at any time they become employed by an owner other than the person who signed the applicant’s operator’s permit application.

D. Disposal fees.

1. Liquid waste disposal fees shall be set by resolution of the Common Council.

2. Individuals hauling other wastes not listed above shall pay a fee as set by resolution of the Common Council.

3. Surcharges for high strength wastes as established by resolution of the Common Council also apply to holding tank wastes.

(Ord. 6444, 2020; Ord. 5794, 2012)