13.06.330 Performance standards.
A. The permittee shall ensure that all of its vehicles and containers are constructed, loaded, operated and maintained in a manner to reduce to the greatest extent practicable dropping, leaking, blowing, sifting or escaping of recyclables or the vehicle’s fuel, hydraulic fluid or lubricants from the vehicle onto private property and public streets while stationary or in transit excepting (1) normal leakage of fuel, hydraulic fluid or lubricants typically associated with a properly maintained vehicle; and (2) leakage of fuel, hydraulic fluid or lubricants due to equipment failure; provided, that the failure is immediately corrected and the leakage is cleaned up as soon as practicable.
B. The permittee shall ensure that every open-body collection vehicle has either a cover which shall be an integral part of the vehicle or a separate cover for the vehicle. This cover shall be used while in transit, except during the transportation of bulky waste, including but not limited to stoves, refrigerators and similar “white goods.”
C. Vehicle Identification.
1. The permittee shall ensure that all of its vehicles bear a clearly visible motor carrier identification number.
2. All vehicles shall be clearly identified by displaying the permittee’s name and telephone number prominently and conspicuously on both sides of the vehicle.
D. Compliance with Legal Requirements.
1. Permittee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to all regulations and requirements of the state of Washington and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Lakewood.
2. Permittee shall notify Lakewood within two days of receiving notice from a responsible agency that it is not in compliance as required in subsection (D)(1) of this section.
3. If a permittee fails to comply as required in subsection (D)(1) of this section, Lakewood will suspend that permittee’s permit until the permittee has cured the violation in a manner satisfactory to the Public Works Department. In addition, the Public Works Department will not issue a permit to any company that is not in compliance as required in subsection (D)(1) of this section at the time of annual permit renewal each January 1st until any violation is corrected.
4. All collection equipment must be maintained and operated in compliance with all local and state statutes, ordinances and regulations including compliance with regulations related to the safety of the collection crew and the public.
5. All parking, storage and maintenance facilities shall comply with all applicable zoning ordinances and any other applicable local and state statutes, ordinances and regulations. Areas for parking, repair, storage or cleaning of vehicles or equipment shall not be located in areas zoned as residential under local zoning ordinances. [Ord. 337 § 7, 2004.]