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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Date:
Ordinance No. 6069 December 11, 2006
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance Ordinance No. 6069
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6069
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6069 amends ACC Section 8.08 relati ng to Solid Waste.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
^ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ^ Building ^ M&0
^ Airport ®Finance ^ Cemetery ^ Mayor
^ Hearing Examiner ®Municipal Serv. ®Finance ^ Parks
^ Human Services ^ Planning & CD ^ Fire ^ Planning
^ Park Board ^Public Works ^ Legal ^ Police
^ Planning Comm. ^ Other ^Public Works ^ Human Resources
^ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ^Yes ^No
Council Approval: ^Yes ^No Call for Public Hearing _/_/_ ',
Referred to Until _/ _/_
Tabled Until _/ _/_
Councilmember: Cerino Staff: Coleman
Meetin Date: December 18, 2006 Item Number: VIII.A.4
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 0 6 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 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 City 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 WAS TE*
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 administrator.
8.08.060 Solid waste fund.
8.08.070 Collection -General provisions.
8.08.080 Containers -Required.
8.08.090 Containers -Special disposal regulations.
8.08.100 Containers -Set out of containers -Anti-scavenging.
8.08.110 Containers -Cleanliness.
8.08.120 Collection -Yard debris.
8.08.130 Disposal restrictions generally.
8.08.140 Disposal restrictions.
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8.08.1 SO 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 charges -Residential, multifamily 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 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; 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 residences, multifamily residences and commercial customers,
excepting those areas defined in Ordinances 5346, SS16, and 5937, 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, excepting those areas defined in Ordinances 5346,
SS 16, and 5937. 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 County and Pierce
County solid waste comprehensive plan goals. Recycling and waste reduction is a
primary objective of this chapter. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; 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, multifamily. residence or
commercial customer, as determined by the administrator. Tlus level of contaimment shall
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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 acity-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 50 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 multifamily 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 residence'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.
I. "Detachable container" means a watertight metal or plastic container equipped
with atight-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 10 cubic yards 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/demolitionmateriak segregated from other wastes, or source-separated
recyclables and yard debris.
L. "Garbage can" means an approved container that is a watertight galvanized sheet
metal or plastic container not exceeding four cubic feet or 32 gallons in capacity;
weighing not over 50 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 watertight galvanized sheet-metal or
plastic container not exceeding 10 gallons in capacity or 15 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.
O. "Mini-can" means a container that is a watertight galvanized sheet-metal or plastic
container not exceeding 20 gallons in capacity or 30 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 asingle-family residential, multifamily
residential or commercial service at a 10-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. "Multifamily residence" means amultiple-unit residence with three or more units
~~1i~-in a con~,plex mss-served by a common garbage storage container. Mobile home
parks with common garbage storage containers are considered multifamily 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 aone-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 ACC 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 nonresidential 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 meat, fish, fowl, fruit and vegetables, except coffee grounds.
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.
Nonflocked Christmas trees are acceptable as yard debris if cut up and bundled. Material
larger than four inches in diameter or four feet in length is excluded. Degradable string or
twine, not nylon or other synthetic material, shall secure bundles of yard debris.
AL. "Yard debris cart" means a service provider-provided 96-gallon wheeled cart
provided to subscribing single-family residences, multifamily residences and commercial
customers for the purpose of containing and collecting yard debris. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006;
Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1,
2001; 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; 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 multifamily 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
ensure 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, fi•om hauling waste created in connection with such
employment in equipment owned by the contractor and operated by the contractor's
employees.
E. Nothing in this section shall prohibit nonprofit corporations from collecting
recyclable materials. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 ~ 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999;
Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
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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 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 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. It is the duty of the property owner of a commercial building to se,e that his/her
tenants have adec~ate g_arba~e. ~;civice and are adequately supplied with such
cans/containers.
GD. All single-family residential garbage shall be placed in aservice-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 ACC Title 18, Zoning, except on the day of scheduled pickup.
f~L:. 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 ACC Title 18, Zoning.
I~-1~'. Garbage containers and other approved containers shall not weigh more than the
weight limits set forth in their respective definitions in ACC 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 8.08.100,
entitled "Containers -Set out of containers -Anti-scavenging:" (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006;
Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
8.08.090 Containers -Special disposal regulations.
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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 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1,
2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly
8.08.100.)
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 by the service provider's scheduled start time for the
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, anal
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. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1,
2001.)
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
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in this chapter as provided in ACC 8,08.250, entitled "Violation -Penalty." (Ord. 5968 §
1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.130.)
8.08.120 Collection -Yard debris.
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 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 noncompostable. 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. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001.)
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 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.
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. 5968
§ 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.170.)
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
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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 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001;
Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly
8.08.190.)
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. 5968 § 1, 2006;
Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991. Formerly 8.08.200.)
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 referred to in
this chapter except the city's agent. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243
§ 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.210.)
8.08.170 Collection charges -Establishment.
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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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1,
2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly
8.08.220.)
8.08.180 Collection charges -Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on February
1, 2007. 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.
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
One 10-gallon micro-can, one pickup per week $~8-1-4.38
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week $748.90
One 32-gallon can, one pickup per week $9~-8-311.30
Two 32-gallon cans, one pickup per week $~-1-:24.97
Three 32-gallon cans, one pickup per week $32:37.50
One 35-gallon cart, one pickup per week $~-?:OS13.89
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup per week $2-1:~-?24.97
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup per week $39:L~34.80
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $9:-4-?10.83
Residential Yard Debris
One 96-gallon yard debris cart, one pickup per week, except every other week pickup
from December through March $67.45
One extra can/bag, per pickup $2-k-82.41.
One extra cart, per pickup $343.84
Commercial Garbage and Recycling
One 10-gallon micro-can, one pickup per week $4:884.60
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week $~--39.35
One 32-gallon can, one pickup per week $-1-2:241.4.07
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $~4?10.83
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup per week $~-9:7422.69
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup per week $~7~431.32
One-yard container, one pickup per week $~5~698.14
One-yard container, two pickups per week $4~154.44
One-yard container, three pickups per week $2~5~-X8270.75
One-yard container, four pickups per week $3~-0:5357.07
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One-yard container, five pickups per week $~8-5:443.39
One-and-one-half-yard container, one pickup per week $-1-13-1-9130.03
One-and-one-half-yard container, two pickups per week $29-1-X231.73
One-and-one-half-yard container, three pickups per week $~9-5-88340.08
One-and-one-half-yard container, four pickups per week $3~1~:-9448.40
One-and-one-half-yard container, five pickups per-week $484:2556.73
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $,''~148.67
Two-yard container, two pickups per week $~42:C~8279.01
Two-yard container, three pickups per week $~6:-0409.37
Two-yard container, four pickups per week $4645539.72
Two-yard container, five pickups per week $~~4-X670.09
Three-yard container, one pickup per week $~~~}2206.85
Three-yard container, two pickups per week $1-391.59
Three-yard container, three pickups per week $3A~9576.34
Three-yard container, four pickups per week $6~1-:99761.08
Three-yard container, five pickups per week $~-?z?66945.80
Four-yard container, one pickup per week $~~-5:2-€259.00
Four-yard container, two pickups per week $4~9~-492.08
Four-yard container, three pickups per week $6~9:~6725.17
Four-yard container, four pickups per week $~~-3:58958.26
Four-yard container, five pickups per week $~8-~Fi:2 ~ 1,191.34
Six-yard container, one pickup per week $~-1~?~367.07
Six-yard container, two pickups per week $~99-1700.31
Six-yard container, three pickups per week $88:951,033.51
Six-yard container, four pickups per week $91.366.74
Six-yard container, five pickups per week $',^-~ro~~1,699.96
Eight-yard container, one pickup per week $491-846197
Eight-yard container, two pickups per week $~9:4~885.82
Eight-yard container, three pickups per week$1-~-1-3~:-1 ~ 1,309.69
Eight-yard container, four pickups per week $~-,87.8-51.,733.55
Eight-yard container, five pickups per week $-1~87t~~2,157.42
Boeing special container pickups $-)-9~-312.11.
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $424.53
One-yard compactor, one pickup per week $-1~?84198.71
One-yard compactor, two pickups per week $~4~663 97.42
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, one pickup per week $24~-59276.60
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, two pickups per week $48~ .4553.20
Two-yard compactor, one pickup per week $2~~}-2337.92
Two-yard compactor, two pickups per week $~87:~3675.83
Three-yard compactor, one pickup per week $4?~~-3486.68
Three-yard compactor, two pickups per week $84~>:C-2973.37
Four-yard compactor, one pickup per week $54C-1-4627.89
Four-yard compactor, two pickups per week $-1-~E~~9~-391.255.78
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Five-yard compactor, one pickup per week $x€915.10
Five-yard compactor, two pickups per week $-~~91,830.21
Six-yard compactor, one pickup per week $949-X1.089.82
Six-yard compactor, two pickups per week $-~8.9~:-82,179.64
One-yard special pickup $4~:(3F51.80
One ar7d one-half- ay rd special pickup $54.54
Two-yard special pickup $4~-8-X57.27
Three-yard special pickup $~4:Sf62.73
Four-yard special pickup $~9-3-68.19
Six-yard special pickup $~$-~-79.11
Eight-yard special pickup $~8~-1-00.03
One,-yard compactor special pickup _ $67.03
One and one-half-yard compactor special pickup $77.94
Two-yard compactor special pickup $88.84
Three-vai°d compactor special pickup $1.10.66
Four-,yard compactor special pickup $132.47
Five-yard compactor special pickup $154.29
Six-yard compactor special. pickup $176.1.0
Commercial Yard Debris
One 90-gallon cart, one pickup per week $~l 0.78
One-yard container, one pickup per week $hF3476.~0
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $~~:4~100.56
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $95.98
B. Multi-unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
"occupied unit" unless tenant and owner sign city tenant release form for single-family
residence garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to the city for solid waste services and
is provided variable solid waste service as defined in "single-family residence." Owners
are responsible for payment if tenant does not pay. If no payment is received from tenant
or owner within 60 days of billing, service will revert back to multi-unit residential
accounts. Residences can request a tenant release form only once in a year while they are
at that address.
C. 1'ro~erty owners of pro~~crty not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Chapter
are re~~orlsihlc #~}r terlant~}~av~l~onts. A tenant and. owner may sign a city tenant release
ft~rn~ }cn ~ar}?a~e_sei~,ic.e_-- ~ en~jnt tl~~n t~a~s direct to city for solid waste sert~ice~.
()~~ ney 5 arc r~esp~>nsiblc (-i~~a~r~erit if` tl~e te~~ant: does not pay. If no payment is received.
}rc)trr tei~a_r~t c7~• o~vnc~r ~~-}thin 60 dam-s oi~l~illin~ervic~ ~~-ill revert back to a 32 gallon c~~t~
ztnd_tcr~~~rlt~_~_n~i~ne.._~~~ll b~ ic.i7~<t~d ir~~ni the, ac,cq.unt_ai~d the o~~ner ~.vill be l~cld
respo~7siblc.
Cll. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service (as
listed on the account) shall be at the rate of $~-4~~~10.83 per extra 32 gallons (by volume)
per pickup.
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1:)1:. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become
effective on February 1, 2007, 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 pickup. Temporary and roll off service rates (not including tipping
fees) shall be as follows:
Temporary Container Service Rate Per Pickup
Two-yard container $7:3431.43
Four-yard container $==37:342.94
Six-yard container $4754.44
Delivery fee $~-1:8035.64
Daily rent $~-f81.26
Roll Off Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box$~~120.23
Thirty-yard drop box $9~:6C 120.23
Forty-yard drop box $~8:(~6l 20.23
Eight- through 25-yard compactor $~-78145.87
Thirty-yard compactor $-~-ls):7(11.45.87
Forty-yard compactor $a-1~-701.45.87
Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Month
Twenty-yard drop box$46~0>~6.10
Thirty-yard drop box $~-9-1-972.13
Forty-yard drop box. $~.?~-X88.17
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box$k-1-~8=X8144.27
Thirty-yard drop box $~-1-8:>8144.27
Forty-yard drop box $8144.27
Temporary Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Day
Twenty-yard drop box$~2.79
Thirty-yard drop box $~3.Ei 1
Forty-yard drop box $334.01
€;F. Rental rates for dumpsters and drop boxes are required with the provision that
persons, firms or corporations may filrnish 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.
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1`G. A deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to
delivery. For new or ~•eviousl~delinquent accounts the deposit shall include up to a
maximum. o 'two months of collection, rent and tonnage fees. Cluxent accoun s with. no
delinquency charges shall be char red a deposit as L~~~llows:'~'~''~~~~~~ ~~'~~~~~~~~° ~~ ~~ ~~"~~~~~~:
Deposit
Twenty cubic yard container $~50 X00.00
Thirty cubic yard container $488E~0O.00
Forty cubic yard container $~17~0.00
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.
~~1-1. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective on
February 1, 2007, and shall be as follows:
Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Appliances $~ 1:359.31
Refrigerator/freezers $74:8385.11
Sofas $~-1:5}59.31
Chairs $4:7439.94
Mattresses $29.04
Tires: auto/light truck $4~:~619.84
bus/heavy truck $~8:7;~ 21..59
additional for rims or wheels $-~.??0-14.03
Miscellaneous refuse, per cubic yard $7-8-:3690.09
Carry-out surcharge $~-285.98
Carry-out per can $1.30
Roll-out container $14:5516.73
Pressure washing, per yard $2-1-82.56
Mileage charge over 15 miles $~-42.55
Return trip -Roll off $~6:~4-944.47
Return trip - SF and commercial $1-3--2915.28
Solid drop box lid charge, per month $~4:~817.79
Stand-by time, per minute $3.56
Truck and driver, per hour $69-.5884.70
Additional labor, per person $28834.61
(Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5885 § 2, 2004; Ord. 5726 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5719 § 2, 2002;
Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 5151 § 1,
1998; Ord. 5081 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4943 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4613 § 2, 1993; Ord. 4588 ~ 1,
1992; Ord. 4537 § 1 (Exh. A), 1991; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.230.)
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8.08.185 Special collection district.
All single-family residences, multifamily residences and commercial customers located
in the special collection district, as defined herein, shall be considered to reside in the
special collection district. Garbage collection service will be provided by a city contractor
and is not mandatory for all single-family residences, multifamily residences and
commercial customers in the special collection district. Services and charges herein shall
become effective for each account on November 1, 2006. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006.)
8.08.186 Collection charges -Residential, multifamily and commercial
collections -Special collection district.
Type of Service Monthly Charge Rent/
Month
Residential Garbage
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week $7.00 $0.40
One 30-gallon can, one pickup per week $10.80 $0.50
Two 30-gallon cans, one pickup per week $18.10 $1.00
Three 30-gallon cans, one pickup per week $25.80 $1.50
Four 30-gallon cans, one pickup per week $34.50 $2.00
Five 30-gallon cans, one pickup per week $42.10 $2.50
Six 30-gallon cans, one pickup per week $53.20 $3.00
One can month, 1st M, T, W, T, F $4.30 $0.50
One 32-gallon toter, one pickup per week $10.80 $1.00
One 60-gallon toter, one pickup per week $17.70_ $1.50
One 90-gallon toter, one pickup per week $23.50_ $1.50
Each extra bag/box/can, per pickup $2.25
Residential Recycling
Thirty-fourgallon Blue $5.14 $0.50
Recycle ONLY - 34-gallon Blue $7.00
Residential Yard Debris
One 32-gallon yard debris can $5.79
One 96-gallon yard debris cart $5.79 $1.50
Yard waste ONLY own 32-gallon can $6.79
Ninety-gallon toter $6.79 $1.50
One-tune yard-waste pickup $8.00
Each additional unit with limit of 9 $1.25
Residential Extra Services
Distance
Drive in over 125 feet
$0.92 per can per 25 feet
$6.00 per month
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Overhead $1.13 per can
Oversize can $3.01 ~ eft per pickup
Redeliver charge $15.00 per change/redeliver
Return trip garbage $8.00 each
Return trip recycle $11.00 each
Stairs $0.10 each step per can
Sunken $1.13 per can
Fees/Taxes/Credits
Value of recyclables sold WUTC credits have not been established, and will be
passed on directly to the customer
Multifamily Garbage Rates
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week
One 32-gallon can, one pickup per week
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup per week
One 90-gallon cart, one pickup per week
One-yard container, one pickup per week
One-yard container, two pickups per week
One-yard container, three pickups per week
One-yard container, four pickups per week
One-yard container, five pickups per week
One-and-one-half-yard container, one pickup per w
One-and-one-half-yard container, two pickups per
One-and-one-half-yard container, three pickups per
One-and-one-half-yard container, four pickups per
One-and-one-half-yard container, five pickups per ~
Two-yard container, one pickup per week
Two-yard container, two pickups per week
Two-yard container, three pickups per week
Two-yard container, four pickups per week
Two-yard container, five pickups per week
Three-yard container, one pickup per week
Three-yard container, two pickups per week
Three-yard container, three pickups per week
Three-yard container, four pickups per week
Three-yard container, five pickups per week
Four-yard container, one pickup per week
Four-yard container, two pickups per week
Four-yard container, three pickups per week
Four-yard container, four pickups per week
Four-yard container, five pickups per week
Six-yard container, one pickup per week
Monthly Rate Monthly Rent
$8.45 $0.40
$11.57 $0.50
$18.81_ $1.50
$28.16_ $1.50
$53.12 $7.00
$106.25 $7.00
$159.37 $7.00
$212.49 $7.00
$265.61 $7.00
ek $76.26 $8.50
eek $152.52 $8.50
week $228.78 $8.50
eek $305.04 $8.50
eek $381.30 $8.50
$98.06 $9.50
$196.11 $9.50
$294.17 $9.50
$392.22 $9.50
$490.28 $9.50.
$147.24 $12.00
$297.47 $12.00
$441.71 $12.00
$588.94 $12.00
$736.18 $12.00
$193.47 $13.75
$386.94 $13.75
$580.41 $13.75
$773.87 $13.75
$967.34 $13.75
$307.12 e
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v
$20.00
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Six-yard container, two pickups per week $614.25 $20.00
Six-yard container, three pickups per week $921.37 $20.00
Six-yard container, four pickups per week $1228.49 $20.00
Six-yard container, five pickups per week $1535.62 $20.00
Eight-yard container, one pickup per week $405.61 $23.50
Eight-yard container, two pickups per week $811.22 $23.50
Eight-yard container, three pickups per week $1216.84 $23.50
Eight-yard container, four pickups per week $1622.45 $23.50
Eight-yard container, five pickups per week $2028.06 $23.50
Multifamily Special Pickups
One 20-gallon mini-can $10.48
One 32-gallon can $11.39
One 64-gallon cart $12.46
One 90- gallon cart $15.72
One-yard container $16.56
One-and-one-half-yard container $24.09
Two-yard container $30.82
Three-yard container $45.18
Four-yard container $58.24
Six-yard container $82.56
Eight-yard container $108.98
Multifamily Compaction Ratio of 3.5 to 1
Rate
Special
Pickups
One-.yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $466.71 $107.71
Two-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $595.44 $137.42
Three-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $713.34 $164.63
Four-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $835.58 $192.84
Five-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $959.98 $221.55
Six-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1223.03 $282.26
Multifamily Compaction Ratio of 3.5 to 1 and 5 to 1 Rate Special Pickups
One-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $516.93 $119.30
Two-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $695.88 $160.60
Three-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $872.67 $201.40
Four-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1049.45 $242.20
Five-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1226.24 $283.00
Six-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1403.03 $323.80
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Multifamily Yard Debris
One 90-gallon cart, one pickup per week
One-yard container, one pickup per week
Two-yard container, one pickup per week
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup
Monthly Charge
$28.16
$53.12
$98.06
$12.08
A. Multi-unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
occupied unit.
B. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become
effective on November 1, 2006 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:
Multifamily Temporary Container Service Pickup Rate
One-yard container $16.56
One-and-one-half-yard container $24.09
Two-yard container $30.82
Three-yard container $45.18
Four-yard container $58.24
Six-yard container $82.56
Eight-yard container $1.08.98
Delivery rate for temporary containers, one -six yard $40.00
Multifamily Temporary Container Service
Rent/
Day Rent/
Month
One-yard container $1.00 $10.80
One-and-one-half-yard container $1.00 $11.25
Two-yard container $1.00 $11.95
Three-yard container $1.00 $12.80
Four-yard container $1.35 $13.70
Six-yard container $1.35 $16.25
Eight-yard container $1.35 $18.85
Commercial Permanent Drop Box Rate for First and Additional Pickups Rate Special
Pickup
Ten-yard di°op box $113.00 $118.00
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Fifteen-yard drop box
Twenty-yard drop box
Twenty-five-yard drop box
Thirty-yard drop box
Thirty-five-yard drop box
Forty-yard drop box
Commercial Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees
Ten-yard drop box
Fifteen-yard drop box
Twenty-yard drop box
Twenty-five-yard drop box
Thirty-yard drop box
Thirty-five-yard drop box
Forty-yard drop box
Commercial Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees
Rent/Day
Ten-yard drop box
Fifteen-yard drop box
Twenty-yard drop box
Twenty-five-yard drop box
Thirty-yard drop box
$3.20
Thirty-five-yard drop box
Forty-yard drop box
$3.20
$113.00
$113.00
$118.00
$118.00
$118.00
$118.00
Rent per Month
$36.00
$44.00
$52.00
$62.00
$70.00
$78.00
$85.00
Delivery/Pickup Rate
$118.00
$118.00
$123.00
$123.00
$123.00
$123.00
$85.00 $113.00 $3.20
$85.00 $113.00 $3.20
$85.00 $113.00 _$3.20
$85.00 $118.00 _$3.20
$85.00 $118.00
$85.00 $118.00 $3.20
$85.00 $118.00
Commercial Compacted Material and Each Additional Pickup Pickup Rate
Ten-yard drop box $143.00
Fifteen-yard drop box $143.00
Twenty-yard drop box $143,00
Twenty-five-yard drop box $153.00
Thirty-yard drop box $168.00
Thirty-five-yard drop box $168.00
Forty-yard drop box $168.00
C. 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
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they can be readily picked up by the service provider and the service provider's
equipment.
D. A prepay for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to
delivery: $500.00 prepay.
As other temporary containers become available, a prepay shall be required for the use of
such container. The amount of the prepay shall be determined in accordance with the
contractor's WUTC approved rates.
E. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective on
November 1, 2006, and shall be as follows:
Commercial Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Loose and Bulky Material
Extras, per cubic yard $12.08
Bulky materials, 1 - 4 cubic yards, rate per yard $12.08
Bulky materials extra cubic yards, rate per pickup $12.08
Bulky materials, minimum cost per pickup $12.08
Loose materials (company load) 1 - 4 cubic yards, rate per yard $12.08
Loose materials (company load) extra cubic yards, rate per pickup $ 12.08
Loose materials (company load), minimum cost per pickup $12.08
Loose and bulky material, carry charge per each five feet over eight feet $0.93
Time Rates Rate
Type of Equipment Ordered
Single rear drive axle, truck and driver, non-packer truck $75.00
Single rear drive axle, truck and driver
Packer truck, drop box truck $75.00
Single rear drive axles rate/hour/extra person $35.00
Single rear drive axle minimum cost
Non-packer truck $75.00
Packer truck, drop box truck $75.00
Tandem rear drive axle, truck and driver
Non-packer truck, packer truck, drop box truck $75.00
Tandem rear drive axle, rate/hour/extra person
Non-packer truck, packer truck, drop-box truck $35.00
Tandem rear drive axle, minimum cost
Non-packer truck, packer truck drop-box truck $75.00
Roll-out container $2.15 cart per pickup
Pressure washing, per yard $0.76
Pressure washing minimum charge $10.41
Steam cleaning, per yard $0.93
Steam cleaning minimum charge $11.12
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Sanitizing, per yard $0.11
Mileage charge over 10 miles $2.50/mile
Return Trips
Type of Receptacle Rate
Can, unit, mini-can $8.00
Drum or bale or litter receptacle $8.00
Drop box $22.00
Container
Toter, 32, 64, 96 gallons
Recycling containers-
Commercial Garbage Monthly Charge
First and Each Additional Pickup
One 30-gallon can, one pickup per week
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup per week
One 90-gallon cart, one pickup per week
One-yard container
One-and-one-half-yard container
Two-yard container
Three-yard container
Four-yard container
Six-yard container
Eight-yard container
Commercial Special Pickups
$11.00
$8.00
$11.00
Rent/Month
$10.83 $0.50
$17.33 $1.50
$26.00_ $1.50
$48.53 $7.00
$69.33 $8.50
$88.83 $9.50
$133.46 $12.00
$175.05 $13.75
$279.48 $20.00
$368.74 $23.50
One 32-gallon can $7.72
One 64-gallon cart $8.72
One 90-gallon cart $10.67
One-yard container $15.50
One-and-one-half-yard container $22.50
Two-yard container
Three-yard container
Four-yard container
Six-yard container
Eight-yard container
$28.70
$42.00
$54.00
$76.20
$100.50
Commercial Compaction Ratio of 3.5 to 1 Rate Special Pickups
One-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $450.63
Two-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $563.29
$104.00
$130.00
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Three-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $665.12 $153.50
Four-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $771.27 $178.00
Five-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $879.60 $203.00
Six-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1126.58 $260.00
Commercial Compaction Ratio of 3.5 to 1 and 5 to 1 Rate Special Pickups
One-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $493.96 $114.00
Two-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $649.95. $150.00
Three-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $803.77 $185.50
Four-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $957.59 $221.00
Five-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1111.41 $256.50
Six-yard compactor, first and each additional pickup $1265.24 292.00
Commercial Temporary Container Service Pickup Rate
One-yard container $15.50
One-and-one-half-yard container $22.50
Two-yard container $28.70
Three-yard container $42.00
Four-yard container $54.00
Six-yard container $76.20
Eight-yard container $ 100.50
Delivery rate for temporary containers, one -six yard $40.00
Commercial Temporary Container Service Rent/Day Rent/Month
One-yard container $1.00_ $1.0.80
One-and-one-half-yard container $1.00_ $11.25
Two-yard container $1.00_ $11.95
Three-yard container $1.00 $12.80
Four-yard container $1.3 5 $13.70
Six-yard container $1.35_ $16.25
Eight-yard container $1.35 $18.85
Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Gate charge $1.40
Commercial Yard Debris Monthly Charge
One 90-gallon cart, one pickup per week $26.00
One-yard container, one pickup per week $48.53
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $88.83
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Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $12.08
Special Pickup Items -Bulky Items
Bulky Items will be scheduled for a once a month pick-up.
Bulky Waste Rates
Special Services
Regular White 7 Bulky Goods
White Goods/Freon
TV's less than 20"
TV's 21 "-30"
TV's larger than 31"
Per Pickup Rate
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Disposal Rate
$8.00
$19.00
$1,5.00
$25.00
$35.00
Computer Equipment
$25.00
$ .30 per pound
F. 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.
G. A prepay for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to
delivery. These charges are as follows:
Twenty cubic yard container $500.00 prepay
Thirty cubic yard container $500.00 prepay
As othertemporary containers become available, a pz°epay shall be required for the use of
such container and the prepay amount shall be based on size. The amount of the prepay
shall be determined by the director of finance. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006.)
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 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 these charges to solid waste accounts as may
be duly authorized by the Seattle-King County department of public health.
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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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212
§ 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4667 § 1, 1994; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.. Formerly 8.08.240.)
8.08.200 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
A. 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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.250.)
8.08.210 Collection charge -Payment -Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for garbage and recycling services shall be compulsory and universal
except for customers in the special collection 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 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 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 to notify
the finance department of any address change or change in service. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006;
Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5272 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D),
1999; Ord. 4500 ~ 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.260.)
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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 20 days prior to service being suspended/discontinued.
Service address maybe 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 15 days
of mailing of said notification, request in writing an evaluation on the determination of
suspension/discontinuance. The evaluation request shall be mailed or delivered to the city
to the attention of the «~'~~? ~«'~~~-~~'~~~°finance directo~i°. An evaluation shall be set to include
the finance director and is to be held within 10 business days of receipt by the city of the
evaluation request. The decision of the ail-i~7-ir~n'~-finance director shall be final. (Ord.
5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001.)
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. (Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001.)
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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1,
1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.270.)
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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. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 §
1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4504 § 1, 1991; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.
Formerly 8.08.280.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as my be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. 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 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.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
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CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Published:
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