A district may acquire, construct, and operate facilities for, or may contract with others for, the collection and disposal of the garbage, waste, and trash of the district and its inhabitants. A district may not engage in, or contract with others for, the collection and disposal of garbage, waste, and trash in competition with any existing county franchise for the collection and disposal of garbage, waste, and trash.

(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 310.)

Terms Used In California Water Code 71689.20

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Water Code 14
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