The city has adopted this chapter to provide for a uniform, safe, regular and healthful method and means of disposing of solid waste, green waste, and general recycling generated within the city. The city deems such method to be necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the residents and inhabitants of the city and to prevent the occurrence of dangerous, unhealthy, or offensive conditions. Accordingly, it shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of solid waste as defined herein except through utilization of city contracted service providers. [Ord. 08-21-2012C § 1. Code 2000 § 14-4-6. Formerly 8.05.060].