ARTICLE II. - COMMERCIAL HAULERS AND RESIDENTIAL USERS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Narragansett, RI.
The text
Sec. 62-51. - Licensing procedures.#
(a)
All commercial haulers who collect or transport residential and/or nonresidential solid waste and/or recyclable materials in the town shall be required to apply for and obtain an annual license from the Town of Narragansett, subject to the requirements of this chapter.
(b)
All fees, including but not limited to the annual license fee for a commercial hauler license, shall be set by town council resolution.
(c)
The license year shall be January 1 through December 31 of the same calendar year. Fees for licenses issued to new commercial haulers and obtained during the license period will be pro-rated proportionately. Pro-ration will begin no later than 30 days from initial application and fee due date.
(d)
Commercial haulers shall be deemed independent contractors and are not agents of the town.
(e)
All commercial haulers licensed by the town must provide recycling services to each and every residential customer as an integral part of their subscription service and must document to the public works director that each customer meets or exceeds town minimum recycling rates and further that each residential customer's recycling efforts, as defined in section 62-80 and elsewhere within this chapter, comply with residential recycling rules and regulations.
(f)
Prior to the issuance of a license by the town, a commercial hauler shall provide a written recycling plan to the public works director, for review and approval, which shall demonstrate that said hauler has the adequate equipment and operational capacity to collect recyclables from each and every residential customer on a regular basis.
(g)
All commercial haulers subcontracting collection services to another commercial hauler must provide written notification of such activity including full and complete disclosure of the principals of the subcontracting company and a complete list of all vehicles operated by said subcontractor. Subcontracting hauler shall only service customers verified on application of licensed commercial hauler. Service of additional customers by an unlicensed hauler shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(Ch. 991, § 1, 12-16-2013; Ch. No. 1006, § 2, 1-5-2015)
Sec. 62-52. - Commercial hauler user fees.#
All licensed commercial haulers shall be liable and financially responsible for all tipping fees and charges associated with loads delivered to RIRRC.
(Ch. 991, § 1, 12-16-2013; Ch. No. 1006, § 2, 1-5-2015)
State Law reference— Authority to license commercial haulers, G.L. 1956, § 23-18.9-1(b)(1).
Cross reference— Businesses, ch. 14.
Sec. 62-53. - Residential users.#
(a)
Residential. All residential users that directly utilize the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station may only discharge solid waste (as defined within section 62-2 herein) at said facility. Said discharge of solid waste shall be in accordance with the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station rate schedule in effect at the time of disposal.
All residential users of the transfer station shall be required to recycle defined materials as a condition of use of this facility. Recyclable material types shall be determined by the RIDEM, RIRRC, and/or RHRTS.
(b)
Recycling center use. The recycling center at the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station shall be open to any resident of South Kingstown or Narragansett.
(Ch. 991, § 1, 12-16-2013)
Sec. 62-54. - Operation of vehicles transporting solid waste and/or recyclables.#
No person shall operate any vehicle upon a public highway of this town in which solid waste and/or recyclables are carried unless such materials are covered or properly secured to prevent the contents of the vehicle from falling off and littering the highway. Failure to properly cover or otherwise properly secure a vehicle load shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(Ch. 991, § 1, 12-16-2013; Ch. No. 1006, § 2, 1-5-2015)