The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare through the establishment of a uniform system of solid waste collection, processing, transportation, and disposal throughout the City and by the restriction of unregulated solid waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal services. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the power of the City to regulate matters of health and safety consistent with the City’s general police powers. (Ord. 1952 § 1, 1997).