California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 49521

(a) The services of the solid waste enterprise shall be in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the franchise, contract, license, or permit, and meet the quality and frequency of services required by the local agency in other areas not served by the solid waste enterprise.

(b) If the local agency has established rates for solid waste handling services, the solid waste enterprise may be required by the local agency to adhere to rates that are comparable to those established by the local agency.