95-17. Transportation.
- Conformity with ordinance required. No solid waste shall be transported except in conformance with this section which applies to permitted haulers and individuals hauling their own solid waste.
- Spillage prohibited. The vehicles or containers used for the collection and transportation of solid wastes shall be loaded and removed in such a manner that the contents will not fall, leak or spill therefrom. Materials spilled by the hauler shall be picked up immediately by the hauler and returned to the vehicle or container and the area properly cleaned.
- Cover requirements. Vehicles shall be covered by effective means during transportation to prevent blowing of materials from out of the vehicle. "Effective means" shall include, but not be limited to; durable, heavy plastic or canvas tied down or secured to cover the entire load. Loads consisting of bulky waste, white goods, lumber, pallets and crates do not have to be covered but shall be secured with rope or tie-downs to assure spillage does not occur. Upon entrance to the facility gate, any removal of tarps or similar covers on solid waste shall be prohibited until the destination is reached in a designated facility disposal area.
- Display of permit numbers. All vehicles, except those owned by individuals transporting their own solid waste, shall display their permit number issued by the Solid Waste Director.
