Dive summary:

• Prescott, Ariz. Council members voted to exchange the city's percentage hauling fee for a flat annual $500 application fee and $1,000 collection fee for each vehicle.
• Each truck that has been paid for would receive a window decal; if an alternative vehicle must be used, the business will be charged a pro-rated fee for as long as the original vehicle is out of commission.
• The new ordinance would allow vehicles to be searched by the city in extreme cases; for example, if a truck was leaking excessive amounts of garbage juice or if trash was falling from the vehicle onto the streets.

From the article:

Prescott City Council voted to approve changes to licenses for haulers of solid waste within the city.

Council members voted 6-0 in favor of the new changes during their Tuesday city council meeting.

Councilman Chris Kuknyo, who owns Prescott Valley-based Patriot Disposal, recused himself from discussion and decision on the matter. ...