§ 4-4-39. Enforcement.

(a)

Recognizing the need for safe and adequate disposal of solid waste generated by all nonresidential operations within the sanitation district, all such operations may be required to make adequate arrangements for solid waste disposal. Adequate arrangements for solid waste disposal shall include one (1) of the following acts:

(1)

Maintaining a valid current contract with the franchisee for solid waste disposal;

(2)

Obtaining a letter from an active customer of the franchisee authorizing the use of the customer's dumpster by such nonresidential operation; or

(3)

Removing and disposing of such nonresidential operation's own trash collected on its own premises or created by its own operation through the use of its own personnel and equipment, at permitted solid waste disposal facilities.

(b)

Failure of any person to provide adequate arrangements for solid waste disposal as provided above shall constitute a violation of this article and is punishable as provided in Florida Statutes, Ch. 162, "County or Municipal Code Enforcement."

(c)

The franchisee shall, at least on a quarterly basis, report to the county administrator and the county environmental and extension services department any and all persons or businesses operating within the sanitation district who have not contracted with or provided for solid waste disposal with the franchisee. The county administrator and the county environmental and extension services department shall immediately investigate the matter.

(Ord. No. 2004-006, § 1, 2-10-04)