The department may grant a permit for collections other than those provided by Sections 9.04.040 through 9.04.050 to provide discarded materials collection service, upon application therefor whenever in the opinion of the department the granting of such permit is in the public interest and welfare.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
Permits may be granted for any period not to exceed one year. Permits may be renewed upon expiration thereof provided the department finds that the permitted collector is capable of continuing operation in conformity with the provisions of Chapters 9.02 through 9.12 and the rules and regulations of the department and applicable law.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
Every permit granted by the department shall be subject to the provisions of Chapters 9.02 through 9.12 and the rules and regulations of the board. The permit shall state:
A. 
The name and address of the person to whom the permit is issued;
B. 
The activity authorized;
C. 
The term for which the permit is granted;
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The approved facilities at which discarded materials will be processed or disposed, for each discarded material type; and
E. 
Such other conditions as the board or the department may provide.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
Applicants for a permit or for the renewal of a permit to provide discarded materials collection service shall file with the department a verified application in writing which shall give the following information:
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Name and description of the applicant, including, without limitation, trade names, firm names, and names that applicant is doing business as, and description of the form of business, if any, of the applicant;
B. 
Facts to allow the department to communicate with the applicant or otherwise notify the applicant regarding the permit, including, without limitation: (a) permanent street and mailing address of the applicant and, as applicable, the applicant's principal place of business and local office, if any, and (b) business telephone, emergency phone number, and facsimile or telecopier phone number;
C. 
The names, permanent address and percentage participation of the individual or individuals authorized to act for the applicant, including, without limitation, the general and managing partners of a partnership or joint venture, the officers, directors, and chief operating officer of a corporation, and manager or managers and the chief executive officer, if any, of a limited liability company or, if there is no manager, each member of such company;
D. 
A detailed explanation of the manner in which the applicant will conduct the activity for which the permit is requested;
E. 
The applicant's arrangements for the processing and disposal of all discarded materials collected, transferred, transported, processed, disposed, or otherwise handled by the applicant;
F. 
Facts showing that the applicant is able to render efficient discarded materials collection service;
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Facts showing that the applicant owns, possesses or has the ability to control, sufficient equipment, in good mechanical condition, to adequately conduct the business or activity for which a permit is requested;
H. 
Facts showing that the applicant's vehicles and equipment conform to all applicable provisions of Chapters 9.02 through 9.12 and all applicable law, regulations, and ordinances related to the ownership and operation of such vehicles and equipment;
I. 
That the applicant shows to the satisfaction of the department that the issuance of a permit is in the public interest and there is a need for a permit to be issued;
J. 
Facts demonstrating that the applicant's services are in full compliance with applicable law relating to diversion programs and discarded materials service, including, but not limited to, SB 1383; and, a statement acknowledging that the applicant shall continue to comply with applicable law, as it may be amended;
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Such other facts or information as the department may require.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
Charges for permitted discarded materials service shall be negotiated between the permitted collector and the customer. The permitted collector shall provide service in a manner that complies with the minimum service level requirements set forth in Chapter 9.04, or as otherwise specified by the department, in accordance with applicable law.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
For permitted collectors, there shall be an annual fee, determined by the board, for each truck transporting discarded materials, and an additional fee for each truck above a one-ton capacity transporting discarded materials.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
Each person granted a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall maintain customer contact and account data, customer service, accounting, billing, statistical, operational, programmatic, tonnage, and other records and associated documentation, related to its performance as shall be necessary to provide information requested by the county to demonstrate compliance with the county code, its permit with the county, and applicable law. Upon request, any such records shall be retrieved in a timely manner, not to exceed five working days of a request by the department and made available to the department, or its designee, including any record or documentation that the county, in its sole discretion, may deem necessary for the county to fulfill obligations under applicable law. The county, its officers and employees, or designee shall be entitled to inspect, audit and copy such books and records upon reasonable notice during normal business hours.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)
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The permitted collector shall have the truck identification number and the collection company's name printed or stenciled, in letters at least four inches in height, in a prominent place on both exterior sides of each vehicle used by them in the collection of discarded materials. All printing or stenciling must be clearly legible.
B. 
All equipment used by a permitted collector, including, but not limited to, containers and vehicles shall comply with applicable law or any requirements, as directed by the county.
(Ord. CS 1315 §1, 2022)