2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §49-765  Local regulation of solid waste collection

Each county, city or town may establish regulations for private collection of solid waste within its area of jurisdiction, including standards for equipment, hours of operation, license fees and insurance requirements as necessary and appropriate to operate a solid waste collection program. Ordinances or regulations authorized by this section and section 49-704 shall be equal to or more stringent than the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations adopted by the department under this chapter. If authorized by statute, each county, city or town may provide for criminal and civil penalties for violation of such ordinances or regulations provided that such penalties do not exceed the penalties authorized by this chapter.