§ 10-21. License/fee—Required; classifications.

No person shall engage in the business of collecting or disposing of refuse as a solid waste collector, recyclable solid waste collector, or generator within the city without first obtaining the appropriate license and paying the appropriate fee from the public works department for each vehicle to be used for such purpose. Any person operating as a solid waste collector within the city on or after January 1, 1986, or as a recyclable solid waste collector within the city on or after July 1, 1991, will be subject to the requirements and penalties provided in this chapter. Fees shall be set from time to time by the board after a public hearing and confirmed by the city council. Licenses shall be issued to private collectors under one (1) of the following classifications:

(1)

Commercial-Type I: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Those individuals or corporations who collect and transport refuse within the city as a business enterprise. Vehicles delivering to the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must meet the facility's requirements for minimum size or be at least a two-ton dump truck. The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility will bill the city based on tonnage delivered. Haulers to the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must provide the city a letter of credit, bond or passbook from a bank, naming the City of Bristol as holder equivalent to at least two (2) months average billing. A blank passbook account card must be received for signature by the comptroller or their designee. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required.

(2)

Commercial-Type IIA: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Those individuals or corporations who produce refuse as a byproduct of their primary business function and who transport their refuse to the disposal area or facility. Vehicles delivering to the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must meet the facilities' requirements for minimum size or be at least a two-ton dump truck. The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility will bill the city based on tonnage delivered. Haulers to the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must provide the city a letter of credit, bond, or passbook from a bank, naming the City of Bristol as holder equivalent to at least two (2) months average billing. A blank passbook account card must be received for signature by the comptroller or his designee. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required.

(3)

Commercial-Type IIB: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Those individuals or corporations who do not meet the requirements for disposal at the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility. This permit is for a business having burnable or non-burnable trash from their business. Vehicle must be smaller than a two-ton dump truck. Bulky waste and/or solid waste disposal fees are required. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required. The provided commercial sticker or tag must be applied to the vehicle in the designated area.

(4)

Commercial-Type IIIA: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Those individuals or corporations who produce refuse by the maintenance and operation of multifamily residences and transport their refuse to the disposal area or facility. A multifamily residence shall be defined as a residence containing six (6) or more dwelling units. Vehicles delivering to Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must meet the facilities' requirements for minimum size or be at least a two-ton dump truck. The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility will bill the city based on tonnage delivered. Haulers to the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility must provide the city a letter of credit, bond, or passbook from a bank, naming the City of Bristol as holder equivalent to at least two (2) months average billing. A passbook account card must be received for signature by the comptroller or their designee. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required.

(5)

Commercial-Type IIIB: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Residential complex having six (6) or more units but not meeting the requirements for disposal at the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility. Vehicle must be smaller than a two-ton dump truck. Bulky waste and/or solid waste disposal fees are required. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required. The board of public works may from time to time amend required dollar amounts. The provided commercial sticker or tag must be applied to the vehicle in the designated area.

(6)

Recycling collector: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. Those individuals or corporations who collect, haul, transport, or dispose of recyclable solid waste in city limits as a business enterprise. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required.

(7)

Generator: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council per vehicle for commercial or industrial facility, apartment building, mobile home park or condominiums that generate non-product related recyclable solid waste. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required. The provided generator sticker or tag must be applied to the vehicle in the designated area. See section 10-10, transfer station.

(8)

Yard waste disposal permit: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council per company. All business and commercial entities bringing leaves, grass, clippings, brush, and wood chips to the transfer station. All yard waste shall only be collected within city limits. Each vehicle entering the transfer station must have it's own sticker/tag at a cost determined by the board of public works. Yard waste disposal fees shall be required set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. A certificate of insurance (auto liability insurance) in an amount specified by the board of finance, with the City of Bristol named as certificate holder, shall be required. The provided yard waste permit/window sticker must be applied to the vehicle in the designated area.

(9)

Residential and special (nonprofit) solid waste disposal permit: A sum set in accordance with a fee schedule developed from time to time by the board of public works and confirmed by the city council. See section 10-10.

(Ord. of 6-12-01; Ord. of 2-10-04; Ord. of 6-12-12)

Cross reference

Licenses and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 13.