HomeMy WebLinkAbout5622ORDINANCE NO. 5 6 2 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 8.08
ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE" FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING NEW
SOLID WASTE SERVICES AND PROVIDING FOR REVISED FEES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, YARD WASTE, AND
RECYCLING.
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn conducted a competitive process to
determine a contractor to provide garbage, recyclables and yard debris
collection services to city residents, businesses, and institutions; and
WHEREAS, the contract for services outlined in the competitive process
was awarded to Waste Management of Washington, Inc., (DBA RST Disposal)
on July 16, 2001, pursuant to Resolution No. 3362; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the solid waste provisions of the
Auburn City Code must be amended to implement the services provided under
the Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Yard Debris Collection Contract
and to amend the fees for the collection and disposal of solid waste, yard
waste, and recycling services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council published rates in the South County Journal
on November 9 and 16, 2001, and conducted a public hearing on November 19,
2001, for the purpose of receiving public comments with regard to rate changes
for solid waste collection services.
Ordinance No. 5622
December 12, 2001
Page 1
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Auburn
City Code Chapter 8.08, entitled "Solid Waste," for purposes of implementing
new solid waste services and providing for revised fees for the collection and
disposal of solid waste, yard waste, and recycling, as set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any section, subsection,
clause, phrase or sentence of this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality of the remaining
portions of this ordinance, as it is being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, phrase, or sentence, hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and approved and ratified
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, clause,
phrase, or sentence, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of
this legislation.
Ordinance No. 5622
December 12, 2001
Page 2
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication, as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: December 17, 2001
PASSED: December 17, 2001
APPROVED: ,/�
D:: Dece mer 17, 2001
QXA. X" 1 y . �0d
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/L�/
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds
City Attorney
Published: .Z3 /D /
Ordinance No. 5622
December 12, 2001
Page 3
8.08.4-0090 Cans{eontainers - Special disposal regulations.
Cans.'e-ontniners Requirements.
8.08.1200 Cansleontainers - Set out of containers - Anti-scaven2in2Loeatien-fer
piekup and storage.
8.08.1310 Cans/ ontainers - Public NuisanceCleanliness - Violation notice.
I Weight and loading Alternatereceptaeles
8.08.1620 Collection - Yard debrisweste disposal.
8.08.1370 Disposal restrictions generally.
- posal methods generally.
8.08.1940 Food •waste Disposal restrictions.
8.08.28150 Collection - Contract.
8.08.31160 Collection - Only by contractor - Contract terms - Compliance
required.
8.08.23170 Collection charges - Establishment.
8.08.23180 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
8.08.24190 Special services.
8.08.2500 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
8.08.2610 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
8.08.220 Susnendina collection from ureblem-customers.
8.08.230 Annexation.
8.08.2-740 City's administrative powers.
8.08.2850 Violation - Penalty.
8.08.010 Scope.
This chapter applies to all territory embraced within the city limits of the city of
Auburn. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.020 Intent.
For maintenanee ef health arid sanitation, it is the intention of this chapter to mak
the eelleetion, removal and disposal of solid waste within the eity limits of the eity
,
King and n:eree Gouo... .....i.. Theyrovisions of this Chapter are adopted for the safety,
Exhibit "A"
Ordinance No. 5622
Chapter 8.08
SOLID WASTE
Sections:
8.08.010
Scope.
8.08.020
Intent.
8.08.030
Definitions.
8.08.040
Removal and disposal - City powers.
8.08.050
Solid waste utility - Solid waste superviseradministrator.
8.08.060
Solid waste fund.
8.08.070
Collection - General provisions.
8.08.080
Cans/eontainers - Required.
8.08.4-0090 Cans{eontainers - Special disposal regulations.
Cans.'e-ontniners Requirements.
8.08.1200 Cansleontainers - Set out of containers - Anti-scaven2in2Loeatien-fer
piekup and storage.
8.08.1310 Cans/ ontainers - Public NuisanceCleanliness - Violation notice.
I Weight and loading Alternatereceptaeles
8.08.1620 Collection - Yard debrisweste disposal.
8.08.1370 Disposal restrictions generally.
- posal methods generally.
8.08.1940 Food •waste Disposal restrictions.
8.08.28150 Collection - Contract.
8.08.31160 Collection - Only by contractor - Contract terms - Compliance
required.
8.08.23170 Collection charges - Establishment.
8.08.23180 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
8.08.24190 Special services.
8.08.2500 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
8.08.2610 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
8.08.220 Susnendina collection from ureblem-customers.
8.08.230 Annexation.
8.08.2-740 City's administrative powers.
8.08.2850 Violation - Penalty.
8.08.010 Scope.
This chapter applies to all territory embraced within the city limits of the city of
Auburn. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.020 Intent.
For maintenanee ef health arid sanitation, it is the intention of this chapter to mak
the eelleetion, removal and disposal of solid waste within the eity limits of the eity
,
King and n:eree Gouo... .....i.. Theyrovisions of this Chapter are adopted for the safety,
Exhibit "A"
Ordinance No. 5622
health and general welfare of the public. There is hereby established a uniform system
for the collection and disposal of solid waste, including garbage, recyclables and yard
debris. A solid waste service provider shall provide such collection and disposal under
written agreement with the city. All single family, multifamily residences and
commercial customers as hereafter set forth,
shall be entitled and required to utilize the services of
the city's service providers.
Garbage collection service is
mandatory for all single family residences, multifamily residences and commercial
customers , and the charges/fees set by the city shall be
applied whether or not the service is utilized. It is the intention of this chapter to meet
state, King and Pierce County solid waste comprehensive plan goals. Recycling and
waste reduction is a primary objective of this chapter. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 §
1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.030 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Adequate service" means the establishment of and payment for a solid waste
services account at the level of service necessary for the containment and collection of
disposed solid waste at each single family residence, multi -family residence or
commercial customer, as determined by the Administrator. This level of containment
shall be rodent, bird and insect resistant and contain solid waste in a sanitary condition at
all times.
B. "Administrator" means the official of the City holding the office of Public
Works Director, or the official's designated representative.
AC. "Ashes" ineludemeans the solid waste products of coal, wood and other fuels
used for heating and cooking from all public and private establishments and from all
residences.
D. "Cart" means a City -approved wheeled cart that is a plastic container with 35-,
64- or 96- gallons of capacity designed for and used with a hydraulic lifting mechanism;
collected liquids without spilling when in an upright position.
E. "City" means the City of Auburn, located in King County and Pierce County,
Washington.
RF. "City's agent" means the City's solid waste Service Providerthe-persetrer
deli..,x. a ton ed disposal sites of solid. ,..tom,e and ethe.. lite bstaffe s as
G. "Commercial Customer'
includes4m multi-family residences, businesses, institutions, Governmental agencies and
all other users of commercial-type Garbage or Recyclables collection services.
H. "Curb" or "Curbside" means on the single family residences'4m)meewpier-s
property, within five feet of the public street without blocking sidewalks, driveways or
on-street parking. If extraordinary circumstances preclude such a location, curbside shall
be considered a placement suitable to the resident, convenient to the Service Provider's
equipment, and mutually agreed to by the City and City-contracted Service Provider.
1. "Detachable Container" means a watertight metal or plastic container equipped
with a tight fitting cover, capable of being mechanically unloaded into a collection
vehicle, and that is not less than one cubic yard nor greater than eight cubic yards in
capacity_
J. "Drop-box Container" means an all metal container with ten cubic yard or more
capacity that is loaded onto a specialized collection vehicle, transported to a disposal or
recycling site, emptied and transported back to the customer's site.
£K. "Garbage" meaninolades all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-
solid wastes, including, but not limited to, rubbish, ashes,
and discarded commodities that are placed by customers in
appropriate bins, bags, cans or other receptacles for collection by city agents. The tenn
"garbage" shall not include Special Wastes, swill, construction/demolition materials
segregated from other wastes, or source-separated recyclables and yard debris.all solid
was4es (see definifien in this seefiea) ffem all publie and private establishments and
.
R waste" ffleans a solid ef liquid matei-ial w4h eeftain properties th
es ld pese dangers to human health, pro. lfflefimL
G. "Health o ffise,.++,,,oans the eft„ or ,,ount., health o ffil .,,r as defined in vPxt
78:85:910(2):
L"Garbage Can" means an approved_container that _is_a water-tight galvanized
sheet metal or plastic container not exceeding four cubic feet or thirty-two gallons in
capacity; weighing not over fifty pounds when full; fitted with two sturdy handles, on
each side; and fitted with a tight cover equipped with a handle. All containers shall be
rodent, bird and insect resistant and kept in a sanitary condition at all times.
M. "King County Disposal System" means the areas owned, leased or controlled
by the King County Solid Waste Division, King County, Washington (per the County
Interlocal Agreement with the City) )-for the disposal of Garbage, or sugh other site-as
may be aver-eved by4he-Qt-�-.
N. "Micro-can" means a container that is a water-tight galvanized sheet-metal or
plastic container not exceeding ten gallons in capacity or fifteen pounds in weight when
full; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover
equipped with a handle. All containers shall be rodent, bird and insect resistant proof and
kept in a sanitary condition at all times.
O. "Mini-can" means a container that is a water-tight galvanized sheet-metal or
plastic container not exceeding twenty gallons in capacity or thirty pounds in weight
when full; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover
equipped with a handle. All containers shall be rodent, bird and insect resistant and kept
in a sanitary condition at all times.
P. "Minimum service level' means a single -family residential, multi-family
residential or commercial service at a tenalg lon garbage can rate, or at adequate service
as determined by the Administrator. The average weekly size and frequency of garbage
service for aparticular customer-twAt shall be as determined necessary to meet health
standards by the Administrator (adequate service).
Q. "Multi-family residence" means a multiple-unit residence with three or more
attached units served by a common garbage storage container. Mobile home parks with
commonag rba eg storage containers are considered multi-family residences.
MR. "Occupied unit' is defined as all units having active city utility accounts.
IS. "Person" means every person, firm, partnership, association, institution and
corporation. The term also means the occupant and/or the owner of the premises eligible,
entitled, or required to be served, or for which service mpntioned in this ehapte_ is
rendered, as described in this Chapter.
T. "Private Drive" means a privately owned or maintained way serving fewer than
four residences-, or serving less than one residence for every 100 yards in distance.
U. "Private Road" means aprivately owned and maintained way that allows for
access by a service truck and that serves four or more residences.
V. "Public Street' means a public way used for public travel, including public
alleys.
3W. "Putrescible waste" means solid waste which contains material capable of
being readily decomposed by microorganisms.
t4X. "Recycling" means any process by which solid waste materials are
transformed into reusable resources or reusing waste materials and extracting valuable
materials from a waste stream.
and reuse of-, or fi;sm solid waste
M "SeaA,e.,..:ng" means the nefnevel of o.l:A waste, „Ir salvage r .elabl
.natithar4zed .... fsaft(s) ,hat have hee...l god with1.. tote Amba .. eity limits whether the
person,
the e:t.agent Y the e ,l sfmFi e l.. .t a disposal site, or interim solid waste
handling sate., ithetA the a el of the owner or .,.t..f or-t e health „Hive.
Y. "Recyclables" means certain reclaimable materials that are separated from
garbage by the generator for recycling or reuse, including, but not limited to paper fibers,
metals, glass, plastics, organics and other materials.
Z. "Recycling Cart' means a service provider-provided 35-, 64- or 96-gallon
wheeled cart suitable for household collection, storage and curbside placement of
residential recyclables.
AA. "Recycling container(s)"means a service provider-provided container
suitable for on-site collection, storage and placement of recyclables at multifamily
residence and commercial customer locations.
AB. "Residence" and "Residential' mean living Mace(s) individually rented,
leased or owned.
AD. "Single Family Residence" means a one unit house, one unit of a duplex, or
a mobile home with individualag rbage collection located on a public street or private
road. Residences located in an area that does not allow safe access turn-around or
clearance for service vehicles or on a private drive will be provided service if materials
are set out adjacent to a public street or private road. See also section 8.08.090 entitled
Containers — Special disposal regulations.
AEN. "Solid waste" means garbage, recyelables and yard debris.all
private establishments and residenees. This definition iiieludes but is not limited to ashes,
swill, infeetietts wastes, demolition and eanstnaetien wastes, wood wastes, ,
AF "Special Waste" means any discarded material from a non-residential source
including_ process sludges waste from a pollution control process waste containing free
liquids unknown chemical containing equipment removed from service, residue from the
cleanup of a spill of a waste chemical contaminated residuals from the cleanup of a
facility associated with chemical waste, off-specifications and outdated commercial
products or chemicals friable asbestos asbestos—bearing process waste, untreated
medical waste treated medical waste residues/sludges from septic tanks, incinerator ash,
oil, paint and emission control filters. peeial piekup,
the etistemer at a time ether than the regular-15, sehed led «',.7„ « time.
AGP. "Swill" means and includes every waste accumulation of animal, fruit or
vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise, that attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing
in or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fait and vegetables, except coffee grounds.
AH. "WUTC" means the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
AIQ. "Waste reduction" means reducing the amount or type of waste generated.
R. "Wood waste" Fneanswaste eensisting ef weed pieces er- paAieles genefated as
a b 5, pro duet or waste �-- em- -Ba 8-44-H-fia etu -ring e f wo e d p re d ue ts, handling and ste rage a f raw
matefials and tf ee stumps. This inelodes but is not limited to sawdust, ehips, ,
pulp, hegged fuel, and log sert yffd waste but does notnelade-woed-pieees-or
wastes.
AJ$. "Yard wastedebris" means leaves, grass clippings of woody as well as fleshy
plants Non-flocked Christmas trees are acceptable as yard debris if cut up and bundled.
Material larger than four inches in diameter or four feet in length are excluded.
Degradable string or twine not nylon or other synthetic material shall secure bundles of
yard debris al (gfass elippings, leaves, 4ifi+mings,et,.) derived &SM the
wood waste in e3keess of thfee inehes in a' t . (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
AK. "Yard debris cart" means a service provider-provided ninety six gallon
wheeled cart provided to subscribing single -family residences, multifamily residences
and commercial customers for the propose of containing and collecting yard debris.
8.08.040 Removal and disposal — City powers.
This chapter empowers the city to buy, maintain or lease and operate equipment
for the removal and disposal of waste within the city in the event such alternative method
of disposal is deemed necessary by the city council. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.050 Solid waste utility — Solid waste supexrvsefadministrator.
For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions and aims of this chapter,
there is created a solid waste utility. The solid waste superviseradministrator shall be the
administrative head of the solid waste utility. The solid waste super viseradministrator
shall have supervision of the collection of and disposal of solid waste and shall have full
charge and control of all work provided for and contemplated under this chapter and as
may be provided for by rules and regulations adopted by the city council and shall further
have charge of the enforcement of all charges for services rendered and shall exercise the
duties of the position under such regulations and restrictions set forth in any contracts
entered into between the city and the city's agent. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.060 Solid waste fund.
There is established a solid waste fund of the city. All receipts for the collection
and disposal of solid waste and all moneys received for the solid waste program shall be
deposited with the director of finance and shall become a part of the solid waste fund.
The expenses of establishing, conducting and operating the solid waste program shall be
paid therefrom, and the city council may also provide for additional revenue to be paid
into the fund from time to time. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § I (Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.070 Collection — General provisions.
A. The city's agents shall collect, remove and dispose of all solid waste in
thefrom single-family and multi -family '
residencest.ns and commercial
establishments ofin the city at least once each week, E -•a f ota hotels,
or in as often as
required by the solid waste sepervisafndministrator. All occupied units are required to
have minimum service or adequate service as required by the administrator. Adequate
designated.
B. For the purpose of health, sanitation, and common good of the community, to
insure safe accumulation, storage, collection, transportation, and disposal, of r-esoufse
reeevery of solid waste, the city's agents shall be the exclusive agents of the city to
eemmereiallycollect, dispose, remove, handle and transport solid waste materia4s-within
the city limits for the purpose of recycling, waste reduction, and _composting esettree
reeeverY•
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person from transporting recyclable
materials, in his own vehicle either by himself or by his employees, and disposing ofd
waste products produced by himself so long as he complies with this
chapter and any other regulations of the city and the stateerd anew dealing with solid
waste management, recycling, waste reduction, and composting
D. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a contractor employed to demolish,
construct, or remodel a building or structure, including but not limited to land clearing
operations and construction wastes, from hauling waste created in connection with such
employment in equipment owned by the contractor and operated by the contractor's
employees. The ee~traeter shall ~et e e then e of an agent that : not f aneh;sed
by the eity.
E. Nothing in this section shall prohibit nonprofit corporations from collecting
recyclable materials. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
8.08.080 Cansleontainers - Required.
A. All persons accumulating garbage in the cit sly gall place and accumulate the
same in agarbage can, micro -can, mini -can, detachable container, drop -box container, or
such other collection container that is approved by the city's solid waste service
provider(s). Recyclables maybe accumulated, for collection by the city service
provider(s), in recycling carts or recycling containers, or such other collection container
that is approved by the city's current service provider(s). Yard debris may initially be
accumulated for collection by the city service provider(s) in yard debris carts, and once
such cart is full in such other collection container that is approved by the city's current
service vrovider(s) for overflow volumesit is the duty of ev I I . I issieff,
ha..,.e o ntral of any dwelling, fiat, rooming he,i se apaAfnefitM house hospital reheat
, restawant, , ef in possession,
of any , plaee of
P're»t,.d v. »,.,.»mutated .t all times to keep o eause to be kept portable pp i4enaneesi
.. nnn..m � nn..n n
metal er- ether- approved eans of sentainers fef the deposit thefein ofsolid waste and to
deposit . eause to he deposited the solid waste the.e:,
B. It is the duty of the owner of any dwelling, flat, apartment house or mobile
home park to furnish or to see that his/her tenants have adequate garbage service and are
adequately supplied with such cans/containers.
C. All single family residentiala� rbage shall be placed in a service -provider or
customer-providedRarbage can, micro -can, mini -can or wheeled cart. In all cases,
customers shall have at least one rigid container as their primary garbage container.
Plastic bags may be used for overflow volumes ofag rbage, but not as a customer's
primary container, and may be subject to an additional service charge or fee. All
containers shall be packed so that the contents of the container will dump out rapidly
when the container is inverted. Containers shall be located at their appropriate storage
location as required in Title 18 of ACC (Zoning)near the house or dweH4iw except on the
day of scheduled pickupNasfie hnnn shall ~e,. hn n
Yard waste plaeed in 131astie bags will iiet he eelleeted by the eity's agent as paFt of thee
eurbside yard waste PsWer6wi ; sueh waste will be treated as solidwaste subjeet to
an additional one ean ehafge. Yafd �.v-aste 4-otes A01,01 �)e made available pufsuaflt to the
tefms of this ehapter r this purpose. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D),
1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
D. All multifamily residential and commercial customer garbage shall be placed
in a service -provider or customer -provided garbage can, micro -can, mini -can, wheeled
cart, detachable container or drop -box container. Garbage cans, micro -cans, mini -cans,
wheeled carts and detachable containers shall be packed so that the contents of the
container will dump out rapidly when the container is inverted. All containers shall be
located in conformance with the requirements set forth in Title 18 of ACC (Zoning).
E. Garbage containers and other approved containers shall not weigh more than
the weight limits set forth in their respective definitions in ACC, Section 8.08.030
entitled Definitions. Garbage containers shall not be overloaded beyond the point where
covers can be securely replaced. Single family residential customers shall place all
garbage containers, micro -cans, mini -cans, recycling carts, yard debris carts or other
approved container at curbside on a public street or private road as provided in ACC
section 8.08. 100 entitled Containers — Set out of containers — Anti -scavenging priefte the
8.08. 00090 Cansleontainers — Special disposal regulations.
The provisions of this Chapter are subject to the
proviso that in the case of isolated dwellings or places of business located in sparsely
settled portions of the city, or where reasonable access cannot be had by truck, or where
there are particular items of solid waste which cannot be placed in suitable containers for
collection, such solid waste may, upon special permit of the solid waste
supefyiseradministrator, be collected, removed and disposed of in such a manner that the
solid waste sapen,iseradministrator approves and directs. Garbage collection charges
may be exempted at the discretion of the administrator. Solid waste, excluding yard
wastedebris, shall not be disposed of upon private premises by incineration. Incineration
of any yard wastedebris or similar waste materials associated with the clearing of land
may be permitted; provided, that such incineration shall conform to all applicable fire and
air quality codes, regulations and laws. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D),
1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.124_0 Caas/eontainers — Set out of
containers — Anti-scavenaine.
A. All residential and commercial customer -generated solid waste shall be set out
for collection in the approved container the night before the established day for collection
service, and such containers shall be removed and replaced to their appropriate storage
location within a reasonable time following the established day for collection service,
except when such established day for collection falls on a designated holiday in which
case collection will be conducted on the next succeeding workday, and the containers
shall be removed and replaced to their appropriate storage location by the morning
following collection.Eaeh ean/eentairier shall be p,. e, ,t rhnide of add nt to the
pivY,ni
pline in the publie right of way i.. !he event that alley n of n ail .hl,, If
etty T line
alley sefviee is available, the eans/eentainefs shed! be set in the alley right of way e
within fiw feet f1the property l:pe
B. Once recvclables and/or yard debris placed in service provider :provided
containers have been set out on the curbside, or at such other location agreed to by the
service provider pursuant to a service agreement with the city, ownership of those
recvclables and yard debris materials passes to the service provider under the terms of the
current service agreement with the city. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a
city -contracted service provider to remove or collect any such recvclables and/or yard
debris once they are set out on the curbside or other approved location. However, any
person may collect recvclables and yard debris materials delivered to such person at a
location where it is legal to accept such materialAt is
___ _._t_en toe ___a the removal or theft_ af s_o_l_i_d_ waste
.. - ,j_n,.__._a_, eeyel»h.Auburn eity limits either at the eity's reeyele drop statieri drop off ..,.
materials efaRy kind or nature or any goods having amarketable value plaeedwithin the
;
alley.»j, ..a4 anjthcr-le,t.o . Y:.ate yr jubl:v, ukvia whiek these materials
(Ord 5243 § 1 1099. Ord. 5242 § 1 (v„h D) 1999. Ord. 4500 § 2 1991
8.08.1130 Consleontainers — Cleanliness
netiee.
All persons shall have the duty to ensure that solid waste does not accumulate on
or around their property in a manner that causes such solid waste to become a public
nuisance both as to the amount of such solid waste or the odor emanating from such solid
waste. Each garbage can/container shall be kept clean inside and out so that no odor
nuisance shall exist, and the area around the cans/containers shall be kept in a neat and
sanitary condition. The city's service provider(s) shall provide written notification to the
administrator and the customer in question concerning any violations of this provision
Any violation of this provision by a person shall subject the person to penalties described
in this Chaoter as provided in ACC section 8.08.250 entitled Violation - Penalty The
olid. ante .. ser7 h eusterner eameeme1 h
ew
garbage eamsleemainers found to be in vialation efACG 8.08.070 through 8,08.120. Two
or more vielatieris of this provision by a peFSOR Shall subjeet the person to pe-Rafties
Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.1620 Collection —Yard waste diToseldebris.
It shall be unlawful to dispose of residential or commercial Yard debris by
commingling Yard debris with the garbage set out at curbside for collection by a service
provider(s) under contract with the city. Yard debris carts are provided for residential and
commercial recycling of yard debris and ease of curbside set -out for collection by the
city -contracted service provider(s) Yard debris will not be accepted for pickup by a city-
contracted
itescontracted service provider(s) il'placed in plastic bags at curbside or if the plastic bates
containing yard debris are placed in other approved containers for collection Plastic bags
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8.08.1620 Collection —Yard waste diToseldebris.
It shall be unlawful to dispose of residential or commercial Yard debris by
commingling Yard debris with the garbage set out at curbside for collection by a service
provider(s) under contract with the city. Yard debris carts are provided for residential and
commercial recycling of yard debris and ease of curbside set -out for collection by the
city -contracted service provider(s) Yard debris will not be accepted for pickup by a city-
contracted
itescontracted service provider(s) il'placed in plastic bags at curbside or if the plastic bates
containing yard debris are placed in other approved containers for collection Plastic bags
are considered a contaminant and are non-compostable Once the service provider -
provided yard debris cart is full approved containers for yard debris collection including
plastic or galvanized garbage containers no larger than 32 gallons in size and
heavyweight brown paper bags, may be used for overflow volumes of yard debris
Customer -owned containers used for the collection of overflow volumes of yard debris
shall be labeled with a durable sticker that clearly identifies the container's contents as
yard debris.
and 20 gallon solid waste sen4ees shall be requifed to receive eurbside 5,afd waste
eemposting) appfeved by the solid waste mipen,iser, Users of other eftiveentainef
sen4ees may also sign up for euAside yard waste service, eithef on a yearly or monthly
basis subject to the rates provided in ACC 8.08.230. Yeafly sen4ee subscribers who
emeel the seR4ee after less than a yeaf ef seR,iee shall be liable for the fall ehafges ..
or
the «ti« yeaF
unless
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elltie is due tovaeating the premises and tefmination o
o
all utilit)
monthly sen,iee when no longer requifed,
B. The yaEdwaste collection schedule will be as follews for both monthly and
yearly subsefibenw.
Period Pick UPS
January n,roathl.,
PebruaFy 44areh $i Weekly
April Nevembef--Weekly
PeeeArnber Monthly
The e4y's agent shall provide same day collection for 5,afd waste and solid waste
pickup sepvice whefepraetioable. Where such service is no,
collection schedule shall be first approve
G. Yafd to limb,, bfmehes, d trimmings placed I l-sidde «d.
collection shall not eweed thfee inches in diametef.
collection is pfebibited. No solid waste or reeyelable materials that afe mi*ed-with-yard
wastewill be collected by !he eity's ag
agen4 if the yard waste is sepanate and contained in approved eantainefs and the resident
or- business is paAieipating in the eity's yar-dwaste collection progFam. (Ord. 5243 § 1,
4500 § . 1991.)
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8.08.1370 Disposal restrictions generally.
A. It is unlawful to deposit throw or place any garba e recyclables or yard debris
in any public street or other public place or to deposit throw or place any garbage,
recyclables or Yard debris in any private road private drive or on any private property
regardless of ownership unless said garbage recyclables or yard debris is placed in
garbage cans and/or other approved collection containers as described in this Chapter,
the covers of which shall not be removed except when necessary for the depositing, or
removing of garbage recyclables or yard debris; except that vegetable wastes ashes
leaves. Brass plant cutting and other organic debris may be composted on private
Premises providing the compost site is maintained so as not to create odors expose raw
garbage, allow garbage to become scattered or increase the risk from pests
Nonputrescible garbage, animal wastes and materials containing animal or vegetable fats
may not be composted. , bufn of dump %W_ wastee
apeft private pfepefty of upon Emy stfeet, alley or publie plaee within the eity—.NothH%-in
this seetieff shall prohibit any pefsen f1fam the systemmie disposal of 5,afd wastes by
Faethad Aiieh has been approved by the solid waste sup i -
B. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether the source be
residential or commercial, to cause the placement of nonrecyclable solid waste in, upon,
or at any container(s), location, recycle drop station drop-off site, curb or area designated
for recyclable materials by the city or its agent within the Auburn city limits. (Ord. 5243
§ 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
FRO" wavi—I.
8.08.1490 Food -waste --Disposal restrictions.
A. Hazardous wastes as defined in RCW 70.105.010 (15)hazardous substances
as defined in RCW 70.1.05.101 (14) hazardous household substances as defined in RCW
70.105.101 (13), moderate -risk wastes as defined in RCW 70.105.010 (17) and those
wastes included in the State of Washington Department of Ecology Dangerous Waste
Regulations found in Chapter 173-303 WAC shall not be disposed of through the city's
garbage, recyclables or yard debris collection system Such wastes shall be delivered by
the person generating such waste to an appropriate and authorized handler of such wastes
for proper disposal. Any person found to have violated this provision shall be subject to
both civil penalties and/or criminal prosecution under any and all federal state or local
laws that may Lapply or maybe adopted in the future
B. No hot ashes or hot clinkers shall be placed in anygarbage cans or approved
containers for collection or removal All kitchen table cooking animal and vegetable
waste and offal, before being deposited in containers shall be drained and wrapped in
paper or other material in such a manner as to prevent as nearly as possible moisture
from such garbage from coming in contact with sides or bottoms of the cans or
containers. Dishwater or other liquid or semi-liquid kitchen wastes that are properly
disposable down the sanitary drains shall not be deposited in garbage cans or approved
containers.
C. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation conducting any hotel,
restaurant or any public eating place to deposit, throw or place swill or other waste food
matter in a lane, alley, street or other public place, or to deposit, throw or place any swill
upon any private property regardless of �
ownership, � unless the s..;1' is ld in
or tanks of a type appfeN,ed by the selid waste supen,isef. The eantaiiiers shall be
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8.08.150200 Collection - Contract.
A. The city may, at the discretion of the city council, contract with a private
operator for the collection, removal and disposal of all solid waste and other like
substances within the city limits, except for those areas subject to municipal contract for
garbage collection with a private operator, and existing franchises will not expire for a
period of seven years after The bids sball be
ways:
all othef ;
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B. The city shalttnay enter into a contract with the successful bidder for the
collection, removal and disposal of all solidgerbage; waste and ether ,.imii substanees
as provided in this seetieaChaoter.
te-�ispesa . _(Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.24160 Collection - Only by contractor - Contract terms - Compliance
required.
Every person shall dispose of all solid waste promptly according to the terms of
this chapter, and no person shall perform any of the provisions of the contract referred to
in ^ `'`-°-�this Chapter except the city's agent. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.23170 Collection charges - Establishment.
The city council shall fix a schedule of feespnees to be charged and paid for the
collection of solid waste or for any other solid waste services. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.23180 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on the
first &y of the ng period F 1, wing -January 1,+#W2002. Upon this date, services
shall be provided at the 32 -gallon canrnininttim service a—Trate unless the finance
department is notified otherwise by the tenant or property owner. Likewise, unless the
finance department is otherwise notified, services will automatically revert to the 32 -
gallon c mininimum service one -,-rate upon a change in property tenancy or
ownership. Rates to be charged by the city for solid waste services shall be as follows:
Type of Service Monthly Charge
Residential Garbaae and Recycling Monthly Charge
One ten gallon micro -can, one pickup per week
_53.81
One twenty gallon mini -can one pickup per week
$ 7.74
One thirty gallon can one Pickup ver week
$ 9.83
Two thirty gallon cans, one pickup per week
$ 21.72
Three thirty gallon cans one pickup per week
$ 32.62
One thirty-five gallon cart one pickup per week
$ 12.08
One sixty-four gallon cart, one pickup per week
$ 21.72
One ninety-six gallon cart, one pickup per week
$ 30.27
Each extra thirty-two gallons (by volume) per pickup
$ 9.42
Residential Yard Debris Monthly Charge
One ninety-sixalg_lon yard debris cartone pickup
$ 6.48
per week except every other week pickup from
December through March.
One extra can/bag_per pickup
$ 2.10
One extra cart, per pickup
$ 3.34
Commercial Garbage and Recycling Monthly Charge
One ten gallon micro -can, one pickup per week
$ 3.81
One twenty gallon mini -can, one pickup per week
$ 7.74
One thirty gallon can one pickup per week
$ 9.83
Each extra thirty-two gallons (by volume), per pickup
$ 9.42
One sixty-four gallon cart, one pickup per week
$21.72
One ninety-six gallon cart, one pickup per week
$36.50
One yard container, one pickup per week
$ 73.08
One Yard container, two pickups per week
$138.63
One yard container, three pickups per week
$204.19
One yard container, four pickups per week
$269.75
One yard container, five pickups per week
$335.31
One and one half Yard container, one pickup per week
$ 93.90
One and one half yard container, two pickups per week
$167.62
One and one half yard container, three pickups per week
$246.07
One and one half yard container, four pickups per week
$324.51
One and one half yard container, five pickups per week
$402.96
Two yard container, one pickup per week
$134.23
Two yard container, two pickups per week
$256.82
Two yard container, three pickups per week
$379.41
Two yard container, four pickups per week
$502.00
Two Yard container, five pickups per week
S624.59
Three
Yard container, one pickup
per week
$192.20
Three
yard container, two pickups
per week
$372.76
Three
yard container, three pickups
per week
$553.32
Three
yard container, four pickups
per week
$733.88
Three
Yard container, five pickups
per week
$914.44
Four yard
container, one pickup
per week
$244.12
Four yard
container, two pickups
per week
$471.76
Four yard
container, three pickups
per week
$699.41
Four yard
container, four pickups per week
$927.06
Four yard
container, five pickups
per week
$1,154.70
Six yard container, one pickup per week
$311 56
Six yard container, two pickups per
week
$601.60
Six yard container, three pickups
per week
$891.63
Six yard container, four pickups
per week
$1,181.67
Six yard container, five pickups per
week
$1,471.70
Eight
yard container, one pickup
per week
$380.48
Eight
yard container, two pickups per week
$736.75
Eight
yard container three pickups
per week
$1,093.01
Eight
Yard container, four pickups
per week
$1,449.27
Eight
yard container, five pickups
per week
$1,805.54
Boeing
special container pickups
$ 10.53
Each extra yard (by volume), per
pickup
$ 21.34
One yard
compactor, one pickup
per week
$130.36
One and one half yard compactor,
one pickup per week
$202.17
Two yard
compactor, one pickup
per week
$234.42
Three
yard compactor, one pickup
per week
$285.29
Four yard
compactor, one pickup
per week
$378.9
Five yard
compactor, one pickup
per week
$470.42
Commercial Yard Debris Monthly Charge
One ninety gallon cart, one pickup per week $ 7.31
One yard container, one pickup per week $32.96
Two yard container, one pickup per week $55.28
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $ 5.20
�.��'esex+arfre!sr
a week pickup -- $20.69
ThFee "standard" 30 gallon residential,
commercial cans per oecupied-unit-,-enec
a weep piekup $33.07
PAPI; additional "standard" 30 gallon
fesidentiatleennnereial can per eeeupied
the three Fan serviee $9.36-
One 60 gallon gafbage tote residential/
week pickup $20.69
Two 60 gallon garbage totes fesidernial,
,1 POF Occupied unit,
week pickup $41,44
60_
gallon tote (f ....1. ss) residential/
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90 gallon so Eningled tote (for feeyeling)
fesidentiatleennnereial, ones
week pickup $14.57
90 gallon gaFbage tote residential
per occupied unit, once a week pickup-- $28 .83
00 ...,lie.. ,.,,..bage tote e 1
per occupied unit once a week pickup $40.88
O"standard" 30 Taller eaffanereial
mingled recyclingcanper .
^.,1,. -,aa
by a er` $4.50
gallonOne 60
recycling tot, pef ecoupied once
unit,
a week pickup (tete famished by hanlef) 4.73
one half of the rate ehar-gea r applicable r eael, f Senior.
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,,w ef efqualifieatieln f this special -rate.
BE. Multi -unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
occupied unit. Rates ehai-ged to multi unit tesid-ential accounts for garbage seFN,iees will
be at the same rate ebafged to each single famil), residential aeoetint per eeeUpied unit.
CD. Garbage tr collections in excess of those included in the current monthly
service (as listed on the account) shall be at the rate of $8,479.42 per eentainerextra 32-
alllons (by volume) per pickup.
D. For temporary and roll off services services and charges herein shall become
effective on January 1 2902 and do not include tipping fees charged by the King County
Solid Waste Division which shall be added to the total service charges Minimum
charges for temporary and roll off services include applicable delivery and pickup fees
and rental rates per month. Temporary and roll off service rates (not includingtipnina
fees) shall be as follows:
Temporary Container Service Monthly Charee
Two yard container $ 27.34
Four yard container 37.35
Six yard container $ 47.35
Delivery fee 31.00
Daily rent $ 1.10
Roll off Rate per pickup
Twenty
yard drop box
$ 75.23
Thirty
Yard drop box
$ 88.31
Forty yard
drop box
$ 94.85
Eight through twenty five yard compactor
$130.83
Thirty
yard compactor
$130.83
Forty
yard compactor
$130.83
Permanent drop box rental fees Rent per month
Twenty yard drop box $ 65.77
Thirty yard drop box $76.30
Fortyark d drop box $111 .83
Temporary drop box haul fees Rate per pickup
Twenty yard drop box $ 75.69
Thirty yard drop box $ 88.82
Forty yard drop box $ 90.00
Temporary drop box rental fees Rate per day
Twenty yard drop box $ 4.02
Thirty yard drop box 4.02
Forty yard drop box $ 2.50
E. Rental rates for dumpsters and drop boxes are required with the provision that
persons, firms or corporations may furnish their own detachable bulk containers on
approval of the solid waste administrator. These containers shall be constructed so that
they can be readily picked up by the service provider and the service provider's
equipment.
F. A deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior
to delivery. These charges are as follows:
Twenty cubic yard container 250.00 deposit
Thirty cubic yard container $ 400.00 deposit
As other temporary containers become available a deposit shall be required for the use of
such container and the deposit amount shall be based on sire. The amount of the deposit
shall be determined by the director of finance
G. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective
on January 1, 2002 and shall be as follows:
Miscellaneous — Other Rate
Appliances
$51.59
Refrigerator/Freezers
$74.03
Sofas
$51.59
Chairs
$34.74
Mattresses
$25.26
Tires-....auto/light truck
$ 17.26
bus/heavy truck
18.78
additional for rims or wheels
12.20
Miscellaneous refuse, per cubic yard
$78.36
Carry -out surcharge
$ 5.20
Carry -out per can
$ 1.13
Roll-out container
$ 12.52
Pressure washing per yard
$ 2.10
Mileage charge over 15 miles
$ 2.09
Return trip
$36.49
Solid drop box lid charge per month
$ 14.60
Stand-by time, per minute
$ 2.92
Truck and driver, per hour
$69.50
Additional Labor, per person
$28.40
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8.08.34190 Special services.
A. Negotiated charges. The solid waste administrator may negotiate with the
city's agents and certain businesses or industries where the volume or content of their
garbage would indicate that a rate other than those specified in this chanter would be
appropriate Subsequent to each negotiation an agreement between the business the
city, and the city's agent shall be drawn.
serviee,
hauling ebafges and tipping fees shall be paid b), the eustomef for the eigh
8 eabie5ufds threegh 33 eubie5 ends $94..i
ag eubte yards $94.12
35 eubie yards through 49 eubie yards $94.12
The abo,,,e rates apply if hauling distanee is less than six miles fneastFFed enewa�
disposal. p Yef mile if hauling
than sk miles &Ofa point of origin te peint efdisposal and reium to poJFA eforigin shall
be $1.50. Mileage eharges shall be eensistent with the eity agent's Washingtafi State
Utilities Effid:Ffmspeftatien Commission Tariffi
B. Negeiiated Charges. The solid waste supen,isor may negotiate with the eity's
eit.. and the eit y'..agent swell be A......
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6B. Household Hazardous Waste Rates. The Seattle -King County department of
public health has the authority to levy a charge on every solid waste account within the
Auburn city limits located within King County for the purpose of funding hazardous
waste disposal programs. These charges are in addition to the charges specified herein.
The finance director is authorized to apply, f.efn fiffle to time, these charges to solid
waste accounts as may be duly authorized by the Seattle -King County department of
public health.
C. Carry -Out Services for Residents with Disabilitiesed-sePviee Cann -out
service shall be offered to households lacking the ability to place containers at the curb at
no additional charge by the garbage service provider(s) that has entered into a current
service agreement with the city. The administrator shall use qualification criteria that is
fair and meets the needs of the city's disabled residents with disabilities ReResidents
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8.08.34190 Special services.
A. Negotiated charges. The solid waste administrator may negotiate with the
city's agents and certain businesses or industries where the volume or content of their
garbage would indicate that a rate other than those specified in this chanter would be
appropriate Subsequent to each negotiation an agreement between the business the
city, and the city's agent shall be drawn.
serviee,
hauling ebafges and tipping fees shall be paid b), the eustomef for the eigh
8 eabie5ufds threegh 33 eubie5 ends $94..i
ag eubte yards $94.12
35 eubie yards through 49 eubie yards $94.12
The abo,,,e rates apply if hauling distanee is less than six miles fneastFFed enewa�
disposal. p Yef mile if hauling
than sk miles &Ofa point of origin te peint efdisposal and reium to poJFA eforigin shall
be $1.50. Mileage eharges shall be eensistent with the eity agent's Washingtafi State
Utilities Effid:Ffmspeftatien Commission Tariffi
B. Negeiiated Charges. The solid waste supen,isor may negotiate with the eity's
eit.. and the eit y'..agent swell be A......
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6B. Household Hazardous Waste Rates. The Seattle -King County department of
public health has the authority to levy a charge on every solid waste account within the
Auburn city limits located within King County for the purpose of funding hazardous
waste disposal programs. These charges are in addition to the charges specified herein.
The finance director is authorized to apply, f.efn fiffle to time, these charges to solid
waste accounts as may be duly authorized by the Seattle -King County department of
public health.
C. Carry -Out Services for Residents with Disabilitiesed-sePviee Cann -out
service shall be offered to households lacking the ability to place containers at the curb at
no additional charge by the garbage service provider(s) that has entered into a current
service agreement with the city. The administrator shall use qualification criteria that is
fair and meets the needs of the city's disabled residents with disabilities ReResidents
desiring carry -out service must submit an application and documentation to justify their
application to the administrator. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999;
Ord. 4667 § 1, 1994; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.2-500 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
n Speeial Washing d Sanitizing of Ceiitainers and rte___ Boxes. Guste -
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and t.n.. ,.ubie ya fd eantainers shall 1.e t the hourly rate F.._ .. man and
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half hotif minimiifa rate of S 10.6 4.J
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B4 -Solid Waste Collection Tax. In addition to the rates and charges herein, all
service users shall be charged the refuse collection tax and the solid waste collection tax
iffipesed under Chapter 8.08 RGW and the state business and eeeupeitiefi tax impose'
u„der nCW 80 nA 090 and the eit_1 t'r y c imposed under- Chapter3.41 n CC The
finance director is authorized to apply these taxes to all solid waste accounts as may be
required.
C Washington State Utilities and T-ranspettationCommissionT 'FF A tari
(Washington State Utilities d Transpefta4iennffnflgratesF 1
tfanspetteAien and Cosal of b b
eedified in this Y
inewporated by Feferenee in this ehaptef, and whieh are not
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(Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.2160 Collection charge — Payment — Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for garbage and recycling servi-esrellise eelleetiefl aiid disposal shall
be compulsory and universal and shall be billed monthly or bimonthly as determined by
the director of finance forte all accounts within the city limits, except that€eF some
recently annexed areas that maybe served and billed by existing service providers until
City franchises are established with the service provider(s). Charges or accounts shall be
paid at the finance director's office 20 days after the billing date appearing on the bill. A
delinquency charge of $15.00 or one percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is
greater, will be assessed 30 days after the original bill date if payment is not received in
the finance director's office. Nonpayment of delinquent bills and associated charges over
45 days old shall result in 1) the suspension of all city utility services to the subject
Property regardless of whether such services are separately billed and/or 2) the removal
of containers and reduction of service to the 32 -gallon can service for which the
customer shall continue to be charged and remain liable for payment.
B. While accounts may be opened and maintained by tenants, the owners of the
property receiving the services shall be responsible for payment of all charges for the
service.
Commercial customers who are tenants will be denied
delivery of containers until 1) a completed application is received and approved and 2)
the owner signs a release form accepting liability for unpaid charges Unpaid Ccharges
for solid waste services may become—AaWl eeetae a lien
against the property.
C. It shall be the responsibility of each person furnished gafbage-solid
wastegarbage and FeGyghft serviceeelleetien service to notify the finance
departmentse4d waste ..•tpep, ser- of any desiredaddress change or change in saspeasiea
of service. (Ord. 5272 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999;
Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.220 Suspending collection from wehlentcustomers
A. Any residential or commercial customer that causes disruptions or conflicts
that make continued service to that customer unreasonable or unsafe may be denied
service or have their service discontinued at the discretion of the city. Disruptions or
conflicts may include, but not be limited to repeated damage to service provider -owned
containers, repeated saeseet-claims of timely set -out followed by demands for return
collection at no charge repeated abuse of extra garbage and related items, repeated
claims of service provider(s) damage to a customer's property or other such problems
Customers that have their service suspended/discontinued shall continue to be charged
and remain liable for, the monthly charge for 32 -gallon can garbage and recycling
service, and shall be responsible for making arrangements for having their solid waste
properly disposed of in a timely fashion.
B. The customer ander owner shall be sent written notification by United States
mail to the address of the subject property twenty days prior to service being
suspended/discontinued. Service address maybe notified by tagging of the container bv_
the City. The notification shall state the determination to suspend/discontinue service to
the subject property, and the specific reasons for the suspension/discontinuance The
customer may, within fifteen days of mailing of said notification request in writing an
evaluationhearing on the determination of suspension/discontinuance The
evaluationheaFitm request shall be mailed or delivered to the city to the attention of the
administrator. An evaluationheaFine shall be set to include the finance director and is to
be held within ten business days of receipt by the city of the evaluationkeefigg request
The decision of the administrator shall be final.
finalization of the annexation process and shall give notice that the city plans to exercise
its rights under Washington State law to cancel any franchise orpermit granted in the
annexed territory for the collection of garbage The city shall exercise its authority to
enter into an agreement with the holder of any such franchise or permit as required by
Washington State law.
8.08.24-70 City's administrative powers.
The city shall have the power, from time to time, in an appropriate manner, to set
forth and determine rules, regulations and rates, duties, responsibilities and necessary
salaries, and such other matters as may be necessary in the discretion of its city council
for the proper execution of this chapter. The city is empowered to carry out all the terns
and provisions of this chapter and to collect and dispose of waste in the manner provided;
however, the city shall not exercise such power if the city's agent is faithfully performing
any valid contract with the city, or unless the city purchases the property and franchise
rights of the collector of waste. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.2580 Violation — Penalty.
Any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 1.25 ACC. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D),
1999; Ord. 4504 § 1, 1991; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)