HomeMy WebLinkAbout5968ORDINANCE NO. 5 9 6 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
WHEREAS, the City provides for refuse and garbage services; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's policy to have its operations and services
reflective of their true costs in terms of value and fees charged; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its solid waste code provisions and
rates and it is therefore appropriate that the provisions of this chapter be
amended to meet the City's needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 8.08 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 8.08
SOLID WASTE
Sections:
8.08.010
8.08.020
8.08.030
8.08.040
8.08.050
8.08.060
8.08.070
8.08.080
8.08.090
8.08.100
8.08.110
8.08.120
Scope.
Intent.
Definitions.
Removal and disposal - City powers.
Solid waste utility - Solid waste administrator.
Solid waste fund.
Collection - General provisions.
Containers - Required.
Containers - Special disposal regulations.
Containers - Set out of containers - Anti-scavenging.
Containers - Public Nuisance - Violation notice.
Collection - Yard debris.
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8.08.130 Disposal restrictions generally.
8.08.140 Disposal restrictions.
8.08.150 Collection - Contract.
8.08.160 Collection - Only by contractor - Contract terms -
Compliance required.
8.08.170 Collection charges - Establishment.
8.08.180 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
8.08.185 Special Collection District
8.08.186 Collection char~es - Residential, multifamilv and commercial
collections - Special Collection District
8.08.190 Special services.
8.08.200 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
8.08.210 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
8.08.220 Suspending collection from problem customers.
8.08.230 Annexation.
8.08.240 City's administrative powers.
8.08.250 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.
The provisions of this Chapter are adopted for the safety, 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, exceptin~
th~se areas defined in C)rdinances 5346, 5~16 and S~)37, 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 , exceptin~; those areas defiiled in Ordinances 5346, 5516, and.
~937. ~T~he 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
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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.
C. "Ashes" means 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;
weighing not over fifty pounds per 32 gallon capacity when full; fitted with a sturdy
handle and a cover; be rodent, bird and insect resistant; and be capable of holding
collected liquids without spilling when in an upright position.
E. "City" means the City of Auburn, located in King County and Pierce County,
Washington.
F. "City's agent" means the City's solid waste Service Provider.
G. "Commercial Customer" includes 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' 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.
I. "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" means 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 term "garbage" shall not include Special Wastes, swill,
construction/demolition materials segregated from other wastes, or source-separated
recyclables and yard debris.
L. "Garbage Can" means an approvcd 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.
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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 ten gallon garbage can rate, or at adequate service
as determined by the Administrator. The average weekly size and frequency of garbage
service for a particular customer 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
common garbage storage containers are considered multi-family residences.
R. "Occupied unit" is defined as all units having active city utility accounts.
S. "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 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 a privately 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.
W. "Putrescible waste" means solid waste which contains material capable of
being readily decomposed by microorganisms.
X. "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.
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.
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AB. "Residence" and "Residential" mean living space(s) individually rented,
leased or owned.
AC. "Service Provider(s)"or "city agent" means that entity(ies) holding a valid
contract(s) with the city to collect and dispose of solid waste.
AD. "Single Family Residence" means a one unit house, one unit of a duplex, or
a mobile home with individual garbage 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.
AE. "Solid waste" means garbage, recyclables and yard debris.
AF. "Special Collection District" means the annexed areas described in
Ordinances 5346 5516 and 5937.
AG€. "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.
~AH. "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 ineat, fish, fowl, fruit and vegetables, except coffee grounds.
t~AI. "WUTC" means the Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission.
~AJ. "Waste reduction" means reducing the amount or type of waste generated.
~AK. "Yard debris" 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. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
~AL. "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 purpose 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 administrator.
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For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions and aims of this chapter,
there is created a solid waste utility. The solid waste administrator shall be the
administrative head of the solid waste utility. The solid waste administrator 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 § 1(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 from
single-family and multi-family residences and commercial establishments in the city at
least once each week, or as often as required by the solid waste administrator. All
occupied units are required to have minimum service or adequate service as required by
the administrator.
B. For the purpose of health, sanitation, and common good of the community, to
insure safe accumulation, storage, collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste,
the city's agents shall be the exclusive agents of the city to collect, dispose, remove,
handle and transport solid waste within the city limits for the purpose of recycling, waste
reduction, and composting.
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 of
waste products produced by himself so long as he complies with this chapter and any
other regulations of the city and the state 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.
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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 Containers - Required.
A. All persons accumulating garbage in the city shall place and accumulate the
same in a garbage 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 may be accumu?ated, 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 provider(s) for overflow volumes.
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 residential garbage shall be placed in a service-provider or
customer-provided garbage 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 of garbage, 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) except on the day of scheduled pickup.
(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.
8.08.090 Containers - 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
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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 administrator, be collected, removed and
disposed of in such a manner that the solid waste administrator approves and directs.
Garbage collection charges may be exempted at the discretion of the administrator. Solid
waste, excluding yard debris, shall not be disposed of upon private premises by
incineration. Incineration of any yard debris 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.)
8.08.100 Containers - Set out of containers - Anti-scavenging.
A. All residential and commercial customer-generated solid waste shall be set out
for collection in the approved container *'~ •~;' *', ~~;.r ~+', ~°:~*~'^';.~"°,~b~ the service
prc>vider's scheduled start time for tl~e 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.
B. Once recyclables 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
recyclables 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 recyclables and/or yard
debris once they are set out on the curbside or other approved location. However, any
person may collect recyclables and yard debris materials delivered to such person at a
location where it is legal to accept such material.
8.08.110 Containers - Cleanliness.
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 Chapter as provided in ACC section 8.08.250 entitled Violation - Penalty.(Ord.
5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.120 Collection - Yard debris.
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It shall be unlawful to dispose of residential or commercial yard debris by
commingling yard debris with the garbage sct oui 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 service provider(s) if placed in plastic bags at curbside, or if the plastic bags
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.
8.08.130 Disposal restrictions generally.
A. It is unlawful to deposit, throw or place any garbage, 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, grass, plant cuttings and other org~nic 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.
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.)
8.08.140 Disposal restrictions.
A. Hazardous wastes as defined in RCW 70.105.010 (15), hazardous substances
as defined in RCW 70.105.101 (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
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both civil penalties andlor criminal prosecution under any and all federal, state or local
laws that may apply or may be adopted in the future.
B. No hot ashes or hot clinkers shall be placed in any garbage 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. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.150 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 annexation.
B. The city may enter into a contract with the successful bidder for the collection,
removal and disposal of all solid waste as provided in this Chapter. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999;
Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.160 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 refened to
in this Chapter except the city's agent. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D),
1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.170 Collection charges - Establishment.
The city council shall fix a schedule of fees 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.)
~ 8.08.180 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on
January 1, 2002. Upon this date, services shall be provided at the 32-gallon can service
rate unless the finance department is notified otherwise by the tenant or property owner.
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Likewise, unless the finance department is otherwise notified, services will automatically
revert to the 32-gallon can service 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 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
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-six gallon yard debris cart, one 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
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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 $624.59
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 $378.94
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
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February 23, 2006
Page 12 of 26
B. Multi-unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
occupied unit.
C. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service
(as listed on the account) shall be at the rate of $9.42 per extra 32-gallons (by volume)
per pickup.
D. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become
effective on January 1, 2002, 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 including tipping
fees) shall be as follows:
Temporary Container Service Monthly Charge
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
Forty yard 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
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February 23, 2006
Page 13 of 26
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 size. 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
8.08.185 Special Collection District
All single familv. mt~ltifamil~~ residences and c~mmercial customers, located in
the Special Collectio~l District. as defined h.ereiaz, sllall be considered to reside in the
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 14 of 26
~ecial collection district. Garba<~e callection service will be provided by a city
contractor and is not mandatory for all sin~le familv residences, multifamilv residences
and coinmercial customers in the special collec;tion district. Set-vices and char~;es herein
shall bec~mc eftective for each acc~unt c~n n~ril 1, 2006.
8.08.186 Collection char~es - Residential, multifamily and commercial
callections - Special Colleetion District
Type of Service Monthly Char~e
ltesidential Garba~e Monthly Char~e Rent/Mo
~~allon m~ini-can onc p
One twent~ ickup per ~ve~k $ 6.65 .~U
,
One thirtv ~allon cai~, ane picku~ per week $ 10.25
Two tl~irtv ~allon cans, o~ne picku}~ per cveek __ $ 17.20
; ~;allon cans, c~nr ~~~icku~~ p~r ~vice~k
'~T'hr~e thirt $ 24.50
,
Four thirtv ~~alloil cans, one ~ick~ per week $~2.80
rive thirtv ~allc7n cans, c~tie pickup per week $ 40.00
~allon cans. one pickup
Sia thirt~ per week $ 50.50
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One can month, 15~ M T W T,F $ 4.10
(~ne thirtv-two ~allon toter. c~ne picku~per week $ 10.25 1.00
One sixt~~;allon tatcr one picku~ per ~~-eek $ 15.80 1.50
One ninet~~allon toter, one ~icku p per week $ 2090 1.50
Fach extra ba~/box/can, ~.~er picku p $ 2.10
Residential Recyclin~ Manthly Char~e Rent/Mo
Thirtv-four ~allon Blue 4.79
IZecvcle ONLY -thirty-four gallon Blue 6.33
Residential Yard Debris Monthly Char~e
One th~irtv- two <=allon vard debris can 6.06
One ninet~-sia <~allon vard debris cart 6.OEi 1.~0
Yard W~Ste ONI,Y C~wn illi-•tv -two ~allon c~n $ 7.06
~Ninetv <7~allon toter $ 7.06 1.50
One time yard-waste picku~ $ 8.00
Fach additional t~uiit wl .limit o~f ten $ 1.25
Residential Eatra Services
Distance $.92 per can per 25 ft
Drive in over 1?5 ft $ 6.00 per montli
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February 23, 2006
Page 15 of 26
Uverhead $ 1.03 pcr can
()versize can $ 13.03 per month per can
Redeliver Char~e $ 11.65 per chan,ehedeliver
Return 'I~rip Garba~re $ 7.35 cach
Return Tri~ Rec~cle $ 9.9O each.
Staii•s $ .l0 each ~tep per can
Sunken $ 1.13 per can
Fees/ Taxes/ Credits
Value of I2~cyclables Sold WUTC credits have not been established, and
will be passed on directly to the customer.
Multifamily Garba~e Rates Monthly Rate Monthly Rent
One twenty~allon rnini-can one pickup per week $ 7.58 $.40
One thirty-twc~ gallon can one picku~ ~er week $ 11.65 $.50
O~ie sixty-four• ~alloal cart one picku.~per week $] 9.19 $1.50
~ne nincty~allon cart one~~icku p per week $ 28.68 $L~0
()ne Xard container one picl<u~ er ~~~eek `.6 >5.90 $6.60
~ard container, two pickups
Une ~ per week $] 11.80 $6.60
,
One vard containc.r, tl~ree pickti~s per ~~~eek $167.69 ~6.60
One ~ard c~ontaine~r. fotn~ ~icktl~s ~~er ~~~eelc ~223.58 $6.60
C3ne yard containee. five pickups ~er week $?79.50 $6.60
On~ and ane half vard containcr one pickup pcr ~~~eek $ 80.29 $7.40
(~ne and one half vard container two picku~s per week $160.58 9~7.40
One and one half yard container th:ree picku~s per week $240.87 $7.40
One and one half vard container faur pickups per week $321.16 $7.40
One and one half yard container five pickups per week $401.45 $7.40
Two yard container one pickcr~ per week $104.00 $8.00
"I'wo yard container two pickups ~er week $207.98 $8.00
Two vard container three ~iclcup s per week 9~311.98 $8.00
Two ~%ard container four pickups per week $416.00 $8.00
'T'wo ~rd contaitler five pickups per ~y-eck $519.96 $8.00
Three vard container one ~icku~ ~er week $155.78 $9.50
Three vard container twc7 pick:up s ~er~ week $311.56 $9.50
'I'hree yard container three ~ickups ~er week $467.34 $9.50
y-ard container f~ur pickups per week
Three $623.12 $9.50
_
Three vard container Cve picl:u ~s per ~~~eek $778.86 $9.50
Four ti~ard c~ntainer one~icku~ per week $204.53 $11.00
F~ur yard container two pickup5 ~~er week $409.06 $11.00
Tour v~ard coiltai~ler three picktlp s per w~ek $613.59 $11.00
Fuur yard contailler fou~ick~~~ s per week $81812 $11.00
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February 23, 2006
Page 16 of 26
Fouryard container, five pick~rps per week $1022.59 $11.00
Six vard container. one picku~per week $3322.8 $14.50
Six vard contai.ner two pickups p er week $645.66 $14.50
Six yard container three pickups per weck $968.49 $14.50
SiY yard container, four pickups per week $1291.23 $14.50
Six vard container, five pickups p er week $1614.04 $14.50
Ei~ht vard container, one picku~~ per wcek $425.75 $17.00
Ei~ht~ard container, two picl<ups per week $851.44 9~ 17.00
Eight vard cc~ntai.ner three picku ps per ~~~eek $1277.15 $]7.00
Ei T€,ht vard container four pickup s per week $1703.00 $17.00
Ei~ht yarc~ ec~ntainer, five picku~ s per week $2158.59 $17.00
Multifamily Snecial Pickups
One twentv ~allon min:i-can $ 10.48
One thirtv-two ~allon can $ 11.3 )
One six -four vallon cart $ 12 46
One ninet~Qallon cart $ l 5 72
One vard container $ 1698
One and ane half yard container $ 25.42
T~~o vard container $ 35.04
Three yard cc~ntainer $ 46.71
Four yard container $ 60.24
Six vard container $ 85.92
Ei~ht yarci container $ 11330
1VIultifamily Compaction ratio of 3.5 to 1 Rate Special Pickups
One vard compactor tirst & each additional pickup $364.49 $ 84.12
Twa yard co~n~actor, first & each additional pickup $4_52.97 $104.5~
T'hree yard compactor. first & each additionai pickup $541.63 $125.00
Four vard compactor, first & each additional pickl~p $fi30.19 $14~.~14
Five yard compactoi- first & eacli additioilal pick:up $718.71 $165.87
Six vard compactar, first & cach ac~ditional p icku~ $807.24 $186.30
Multifamilv Campaction ratio of 3.5 to 1 and ~ to 1 Rate Special Pickuns
One var•d coin~ actor first & each additi~iial p ickup $401.89 $ 92.75
"I'wo vard com pactor first & each additional p ickup $~27.$0 $1? 1.81
Three yard com~act~r tirst & each additional pickup $653.94 $150.92
Four yard com pactor first & each additional p ickup $780.03 $180.02
Five vard cc~m~ ~ctor first ~& each additional p ickup $913.14 $210.74
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 17 of 26
S~ix vard compactor first & cach additional pickup $1046.33 $241.=~8
Multifamilv Yard Debris Monthly _Char~e
One ninetv ~allon cart. alle,~icku~per ~~~eek $ 28.68
One vard cc~ntainer one picku~per week $ 55.90
Two vard container one pickup~er week $104.00
Each extra vard b, v, 'y olume , per ~ickup $ 10.08
A. Multi-unit residential accounts mtiist havc the sam~ type of sei~vice for each
occupied unit.
B ror tempora~T and roil off services,
services and char~es herein shall become
effcctive on April 1 2006 and do not include tip~iny f'ees char ~ed by the Kin~; CoLmtv
Solid Waste Division which shall be added to the total service char;~es. Minimum
char~s For teanporary and roll ofC services include applicable deliver ~~nd pickup fees
and rental rates per maiith 'I'em~orarv and i•oll off sez~vice rates (nat iilcluding tippi~
fees) shall be as follows:
Multifamilv Temaorarv Container Se--vice
Picl{up Rate
One vard container $16.98
One and one half yard container $25.42
Two yard container $35.04
Three vard container $46.71
Four yard container $ 60.24
Six vard container $ 8592
Fi~ht vard $113.30
Deliverv rate for tempararv containers one-six
Multifamilv Tem~orarv Container Service vard $40.00
Rent/Dav
Rent/Month
C)ne yard container $1.00 $ 10.80
One and one half yard container $l .00 $] 1.25
'T'wo yarci container $1.00 $ 119~
Three vard container $1.00 $ ~12.80
roc-r ~~ard container $1.3~ $ ] ~.70
Six yard container $1.35 $ 16.~5
Ei~ht yard c.~ntainer $1.35 9~ 18.85
Commercial Permanent drop-box Rate for first & additional Picku
Rate ps
Special Pickup
'I'en vard droa box _.___ $ 100.00 $105.00
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 18 of 26
Fifteen yard drop boY $ 100.00 $105.00
Twenty Yard drop box $ 100.00 $105.00
Twent~vard drop box $ 108.00 $ll3.00
"I,hirtv vard drop box $ 108.00 $113.00
Thirtv five yard drop bax $ 108.00 $113.00
rort~yard dro~box $ 108.00 $113.00
Commercial Permanent drop box rental fees IYent per month
Ten vard cirop box $ 36.00
Fifteen vard dra~~ boa $ 44.00
Twentv yard drop box $ 52.00
T~ventv five vard drop box $ 62.00
"I'hirt~vard c~rop box $ 70.00
Thirty_five vard dro~ box 9~ 78.00
Fort~vard dro~ box $ 85.00
Commercial Temnorarv drop box haul fees Delivery /Pickup Rate____ Rent/llav
Ten vard drop bc~x $ 80.50 $ 2.80
Fifteen vard drop b~x $ 82.50 $ 2.80
Twentv yard drop box 9~ 84.50 $ 2.80
Twentv five ~rard drop box $ 87.50 $ 2.80
Thirtv v~rd drop box $ 9~.50 $ 2.80
Thirty five yard drop h~Y $ 95.55 $ 2.80
T'ortv vard drop l~c~x $ 97.00 $ 2.80
Commercial Comnacted 1Vlaterial & each ad~litional pic _k_u
Pickun Rate
'I~en ~ary d dro~ box $ 130.00
Fifteen S~ard dm~~ box $ 130.00
Twentv yard drop box ~ 130.00
'I~~~~enty tive vard drop box $ 140.00
Thirty vard drop box 9~ 150.00
Thirty~ iive ~~ard drop bc~x $ 150.00
Fort~vard drop bax $ 150.00
C. IZental rates for dumpstcrs and drop boxe.s arc requircd with thc provision that
persons firms or caiporations may furnish their own detachable bullc containers on
approval of the solid waste administrator. These coirtai.ners shall be cc~nstt•ucted so that
thcti~ can be readily picked up bv the service. provider and thc setvice pravidcr's
equipment.
D A prepav for all tem~orary cantainers 20 cubic yards or lar~er is requi.red pi•iar
to dc:livery. $ 500.00 prepay
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 19 of 26
As other temporary containers become available, a prepav shall be rec~uired for the use of
such container. The amount of the prepav shall be determined in accordance ~vith t11e
contractor's WU'1C approved rates.
E. For miscellaneous services, services and char~res herein shall become effective
c~n April 1, 2006 and slia]] be as tollo~~~s:
Commercial Nliscellaneous - Othcr Rate
Loose and I~ulkv Material
Extras,~er cubic yard $10.08
Bulkv Materials, 1-4 cubic vds, rate/vd $10.08
Bulky Nlaterials Extra Cubic varcls rate ~er p~ickup $10.08
Bulky Materials, mu~imum c~ost per picku~ $10.08
I,oc~se Ma~terials (conipar-y load) 1-4 cubic yds/rate/vd $10.0~
Loose Materials (com~anv load)Xtra cubic yds, rate/picku~ $10.08
L~ose Material (coni~any l~ad~min. cost per piekup $~10.08
I,oose & T3ulkv Mate~-ial. Carrv Charge per each Sft over 8f' $.9 ~
Time ft~rtes Rate
Tvne of Equipment Ordered
Single rear Drive axle truck and driver. noil-paclcet• truck $51.10
Sin~le rear Drive axle, truck and driver
Packer truck. drop box truck $56.10
Sin~le rear Drive axles rate/hour/ extra ~erson 9i29.55
SinRle rear Dri~~e axle minimum cost
Non-packe;r truck $51.10
Packer truck, dro~ box truck $~6.10
Tan.dem rea.r di•ive axle, truck and drivet•
Non-packer truck, packer truck, drop box tru~;k $56.10
Tandem rear drive axle. rate/hour/eYtra person
Non-~acker truck packer truck drop-box truck $29.55
Tandem r~ar drive axle, minimum cost
Nan-~aeker truclc. packer tll~ck drop-box truck $~6.10
Roll-aut container $ 2.15 cart ~er pickli~~
Pressure ~,~ashin~,~UeT vard $ .76
PretiSUr~ wa5hiilg~ minim~lim char~e ~ 10.41
Steam cleanin<~~r ~~ard ~ .9 ~
Steam cleanin;~ minimum charke $ 11.12
Sanitizin~i~er varci $ .11
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 20 of 26
IVlilea~e char<~c over 10 milcs $ 2 00/mile
Return trins
"I~ -p~c~F receptacle _ Ratc
Ca.n, t~nit, rttini-cal~ ~ 7. ~5
Drwn or bale or li:tter receptacle _ ~ 7. ~5
Iaro~ I3ax $ l 9.95
Container $ 9.90
Toter ~2 b4. 96 ~Tallotls $ 7.35
IZ~cvclin«~ cc~ntaiilers $ 9 90
Commercial C~arba~e Monthlv Char~e Rent/Mo
First and each additional pickup
~er c~eek
One thirty ~allou caii one picku~
$ 10.18
$.50
,
One sixty-four gal]on c~irt. one pickup p~r week $ 16.25 $].50
One ninetv ~7allon cart, one pickup per week $ 24.26 $1.50
nne y=ard container $ 46.58 $~.80
One and c~ne half vard container $ 66.30 $6.25
Two yard container
Three yard container $ 85.36
$127.83 $6.95
$7.80
Four yard container $167.26 $8.70
Six vard container $266.93 $11.25
Ei<T11t vard container $351.21 $1 ~.85
Commereial Special Pickups
One illirty'-t~~~o t~allon cail $ 7.7?
One sixt -f~o~ur ~~allon cart $ 8.72
One ninety ~Tallon cart $ l 0.67
One yard cc~ntainer $ 14.83
One and one half yard container $ 22.19
Two yard container $ 30.74
Three vard contaiiier $ 40.26
Four varc~ container $ 51.64
Six yard container $ 73.02
L;i~._;lit Zard container $ 96.10
Commercial Compaction ratio of 3.5 to 1 Itate Special Pickups
One ~ard compactor, tirst & each additional p ickup $408.69 $ 94.32
~rd com~actor first & each additional p
Two ickup ~506.70 ~116.94
,
Three Yard cc~mpactor. First ~, each additional pickup $604.71 $139.56
Four yard compactor tirst & each additional p ickup $702.77 $162.19
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 21 of 26
Five vard compactor, first c~, each additianal pickup
Six yard com~actor first & each additional pickup $ 800.78
~1018.26 $184.81
$235.00
Commercial Compaction ratio of 3.S to 1 and 5 to 1 Rate S pecial Pickups
One yard cc~mpactor, frst & each additional pickc~p $450.63 $104.00
I'wo yard cornpactor first & each additional pickup $590.68 $136.32
Three yard compactor, first & each additional pickup $730.72 ~ 168.64
Four yard compactor first & each additional pickup $870.93 $201.00
Five yarc~ co~m~actor fust & each additional picku~ ~1010 98 ~233.32
Six vard con~~actor, first & each additic~nal picku~ $1150.98 $265.63
Commercial Temporary Container Ser~rice Pickup R~te
One vard coiitainer $14.83
O~ne and one half vard contai~ner ~22.1 ~
Two~~ard container ~30.74
Three vard container $40.26
Four ~ard container $51.64
Six ~~ard container $73•OZ
F'~ht vard container $96.10
Delivery rate for tcmpararv contain~rs one-six varri
Cammercial Temporarv Container Service $40.00
Rent/Day
Rent/Month
One ~ard container $1.00 9~ 10.80
One and one half yard container $l .00 $ l 1.25
"I'wo vard container $1.00 x 11.95
Tl~ree vard container $1.Q0 $ 12.80
rour yard container $1.35 $ 13.70
Sia yard container $13~ $ 16.?5
Eight yard c~ntaiuer 9i 1.35 $ 18.8_5
Miscellaneous - Other
Ciate Char<>e
Commercial Yard llebris Rate
$ 1.40
1Vlonthlv Char~e
One ninetv ~;allon cart ane pickup per week $ 24.26
One vard container. one pickup per week $ 46.58
T~vo yard container one pickua~per week $ 85.36
Each extra yard (by ~rolume pcr pickup $ 10.08
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 22 of 26
F. Rental rates for dum~sters and drop boYes are required with the provision that
~ersons fii-ms or corporations ma~~ furnish their ow°~i detachable hulk containers on
~proval of the solid waste administrator. "I'h~se containers shall be cc~nstructed so tllat
the~~ can re readilv picked t~ by the seiti~ice ~~r~vider and the Service provider's
e~c uipment.
G A prepav for all temporarv cantainers 20 ciibic yards or lar~er is required prior
to deli~~ery. These charges are as follows:
Twent cty abic vard container $ 500.00 prepav
"I~hirtv ctibic yard containcr $ 500.00 prepav
AS otller temp~rarv containers became available a prepay shall be required for tlle use af
such container and the,_prepav amount sha11 be based on size. The amount oE'the prepav
shall be determine.d by the director of tinance:.
8.08.190 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 chapter would be
appropriate. Subsequent to each negotiation, an agreement between the business, the
city, and the city's agent shall be drawn.
B. Household Hazardous Waste Rat~s. 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 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 Disabilities. Carry-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 residents with disabilities. Residents 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.)
8.08.200 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
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. The
finance director is authorized to apply these taxes to all solid waste accounts as may be
required. (Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.210 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
Ordinance 5968
February 23, 2006
Page 23 of 26
A. Charges for garbage and recycling services shall be compulsory and universal
eYCe~t for customers in the Special t:ollection District. Services ~-shall be billed
monthly or bimonthly as determined by the director of finance for all accounts within the
city limits, except that some recently annexed areas that may be served and billed by
existing service providers until City franchiscs 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 charges for solid waste services may
become a lien against the property.
C. It shall be the responsibility of each person furnished solid waste service
service to notify the finance department of any address change or change in service.
(Ord. 5272 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5243 § l, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
8.08.220 Suspending collection from customers.
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 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 and 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 may be notified by tagging of the container by
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
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evaluation on the determination of suspension/discontinuance. The evaluation request
shall be mailed or delivered to the city to the attention of the administrator. An
evaluation shall be set to include the finance director and is to be held within ten business
days of receipt by the city of the evaluation request. The decision of the administrator
shall be final.
8.08.230 Annexation.
The city shall notify the WUTC of any annexation of territory as part of the
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 or permit 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.
8.08.240 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 terms
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 § l, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1(Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.250 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.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
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the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
DATED and SIGNED this ~~ day of ~~~ ~~~ 2006.
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INTRODUCED: ~IIAR ' 6 200~
PASSED: MAR ' 6 2006
APPROVED: MAR ' ~ 2006
IT BURN
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TER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Da ~ Ile E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP,~O~D AS/~~-FSJRIy,I:
p~niel B. Heid;
City Attorney
Published: ~~ tc~~f~~. l Z 2~'~~~~
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