HomeMy WebLinkAbout5243 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 4 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY WASHINGTON AMENDING ORDINANCE 5212, FOR THE
PURPOSES OF ACTING ON SEPARATELY, AND RESTATING, THE
CHANGES TO THE SOLID WASTE CHAPTER 8.08 AUBURN CITY CODE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MANDATORY COLLECTION.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 5212 was enacted to modify Code provisions to
include Pierce County, as well as King County, with the annexation of the City
into Pierce County; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste provisions of Ordinance 5212 contain
substantive changes beyond a change necessitated by the annexation into a
different county; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Public Health, Safety, and Welfare to
enact the substantive changes in Solid Waste, Auburn City Code, Chapter 8.08.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF AUBURN, KING
COUNTY WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Solid Waste, Chapter 8.08, Auburn Municipal Code,
attached hereto as Exhibit "One" and incorporated herein by reference set out
in full, and as deeded in Ordinance 5212 is hereby restated and reaffirmed.
Ordinance 5243
May 18, 1999
Page 1
Section 2. If any provision of this ordinance or Ordinance 5212 is
determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining
provisions of this ordinance and/or Ordinance 5212 shall remain in force and in
effect.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: aur~e 2:L, 1999
PASSED: agree 21, 1999
APPROVED: at.me 21, 1999
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
Ordinance 5243
May 18, 1999
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~Michae~IJ, yen~olds
CityA~orney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance 5243
May 18, 1999
Page 3
Chapter 8.08
SOLID WASTE
Sections: '
8.08.010 Scope.
8.08.020 Intent.
8.08.030 Definitions.
8.08.040 Removal and disposal - City powers.
8.08.050 Solid waste section - Solid waste supervisor.
8.08.060 Solid waste fund.
8.08.070 Collection - General provisions.
8.08.080 Cans/containers - Required.
8.08.090 Cans/containers - Separation into component parts.
8.08.100 Cans/containers ~ Special disposal regulations.
8.08.110 Cans/containers - Requirements.
8.08.120 Cans/containers - Location for pickup and storage.
8.08.130 Cans/containers - Cleanliness - Violation notice.
8.08.140 Cans/containers - Weight and loading - Alternate receptacles -
Provision/ownership of containers.
8.08.150 Collection - Detachable container requirements.
8.08.160 Collection - Yard waste disposal.
8.08.170 Disposal restrictions generally.
8.08.180 Disposal methods generally.
8.08.190 Food waste - Disposal restrictions.
8.08.200 Collection - Contract.
8.08.210 Collection - Only by contractor - Contract terms - Compliance
required.
8.08,220 Collection charges - Establishment.
8.08.230 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
8.08.240 Special services.
8.08.250 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
8.08.260 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
8.08.270 City's administrative powers.
8.08.280 Violation - Penalty.
8.08.010 Scope.
This chapter applies to all territory embraced within the city limits of the city of
Aubum. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.020 Intent.
For maintenance of health and sanitation, it is the intention of this chapter to
make the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste within the city limits of
the city compulsory and universal for the preservation of natural resources and to
meet state. 3nd King. and Pierce County goals. Recycling and waste reduction is I
a primary objective of this chapter. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.030 Definitions.
Exhibit "One"
Ordinance No. 5243
As used in this chapter:
A. "Ashes" includes 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.
B. "City's agent" means the person or persons entering into contract with the city
for the collection, removal: recycling, and deliverance to approved disposal sites
of solid waste, and other like substances as provided by this chapter.
C. "Co-mingled recycling" is defined as the practice of setting out materials for
collection, such that recyclables are separated from nonrecyclables, but are not
segregated into types of recyclable material (i.e., glass, paper, tin, aluminum,
etc.).
D. "Drop box" is defined as any solid waste container larger than eight cubic
yards.
E. "Garbage" includes all solid wastes (see definition in this section) from all
public and private establishments and residences except: sewage and body
wastes, yard wastes, hazardous wastes, animal offal and carcasses, and
recognized industrial by-products.
F. "Hazardous waste" means a solid or liquid material with' certain properties that
could pose dangers to human health, property or the environment.
G. "Health officer" means the city or county health officer as defined in RCW
70.05.010(2).
H. "Occupied unit" is defined as all units having active city utility accounts.
I. "Person" means every person, firm, partnership, association, institution and
corporation. The term also means the occupant and/or the owner of the premises
for which service mentioned in this chapter is rendered.
J. "Putrescible waste" means solid waste which contains material capable of
being readily decomposed by microorganisms.
K. "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.
L. "Resource recovery" means the process of obtaining useful matedal or energy
resources from solid waste and includes energy recovery, materials recovery,
recycling and reuse of, or from solid waste.
M. "Scavenging" means the removal of solid waste, junk, salvage, recyclable
materials of any kind or nature or any goods having a marketable value by any
unauthorized person(s) that have been placed within the Auburn city limits
whether the source be residential or commercial by any person, firm or
corporation for collection by the city's agent or the removal of materials at a
disposal site, or interim solid waste handling site without the approval of the
owner or operator or the health officer.
N. "Solid waste" means all putrescible and nonputrescibie solid and semi-solid
wastes, except sewage, from all public and private establishments and
residences. This definition includes but is not limited to ashes, swill, infectious
wastes, demolition and construction wastes, wood wastes, yard wastes,
discarded commodities, and recyclable materials.
O. "Special pickup" means a pickup requested by the customer at a time other
than the regularly scheduled pickup time.
P. "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.
Q. "Waste reduction" means reducing the amount or type of waste generated.
R. "Wood waste" means waste consisting of wood pieces or particles generated
as a by-product or waste from manufacturing of wood products, handling and
storage of raw materials and tree stumps. This includes but is not limited to
sawdust, chips, shavings, bark, pulp, hogged fuel, and log sort yard waste but
does not include wood pieces or particles containing chemical preservatives such
as creosote, pentachlorophenol, or copper chrome arsenate, all of which are
classified as hazardous wastes.
S. "Yard waste" means organic material (grass clippings, leaves, trimmings, etc.)
derived from the care and maintenance of lawns, yards and other landscaped
areas but does not include wood waste in excess of three inches in diameter.
(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. 4500 § 2,
1991 .)
8.08.050 Solid waste section ~Jtility- Solid waste supervisor.
For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions and aims of this chapter,
there is created a solid waste soction utility. The solid waste supervisor shall be
the administrative head of the solid wasto section Utility. The solid waste
supervisor 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. 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.
4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.070 Collection - General provisions.
A. The city's agent shall collect, remove and dispose of all solid waste in the
residential sections of the city at least once each week, and from hotels,
restaurants, boardinghouses, eating places, apartment houses, schools,
hospitals and the business sections as designated by the solid waste supervisor,
or in any of the districts as often as required by the solid waste supervisor. All
occupied units are required to have minimum service. Adequate service is also
required. Residential sections of the city include all portions not otherwise
designated.
B. For the purpose of health, sanitation, and common good of the community, to
insurc flow control, safe accumulation, storage, collection, transportation,
disposal, or resource recovery of solid waste, the city's agent shall be the
exclusive agent of the city to commercially collect, dispose, remove, handle and
transport waste materials within the city limits for the purpose of recycling, waste
reduction, composting and resource recovery.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person from transporting recyclable
materials, in his own vehicle either by himself or by his employees, disposing of,
or resource recovering waste products produced by himself so long as he
complies with this chapter and any other city ordinances dealing with solid waste
management, recycling, waste reduction, composting and resource recovering
regulations and amendments thereto.
D. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a contractor employed to demolish,
construct, or remodel a building or structure, including but not limited to land
clearing operations and construction wastes, from hauling waste created in
connection with such employment in equipment owned by the contractor and
operated by the contractor's employees. The contractor shall not engage the
services of an agent that is not franchised by the city.
E. Nothing in this 'section shall prohibit nonprofit corporations from collecting
recyclable materials. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.080 Cans/containers - Required.
A. It is the duty of every person in possession, charge or control of any dwelling,
fiat, rooming house, apartment house, hospital, school, hotel, club, restaurant,
boardinghouse, or eating place, or in possession, charge or control of any shop,
place of business or manufacturing establishment where solid waste is created or
accumulated, at all times to keep or cause to be kept portable appurtenances,
metal or other approved cans or containers for the deposit therein of solid waste
and to deposit or cause to be deposited the solid waste therein.
B. It is the duty of the owner of any dwelling, fiat, apartment house or mobile
home park to furnish or to see that his/her tenants are-have adequate garbage
service and are adequately supplied with such cans/containers.
C. Plastic bags shall not be an acceptable container for yard wastes. Yard waste
placed in plastic bags will not be collected by the city's agent as part of the
curbside yard waste collection service; such waste will be treated as solid waste
subject to an additional one can charge. Yard waste totes will be made available
pursuant to the terms of this chapter for this purpose. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.090 Cans/containers ~ Separation into component parts.
The city reserves the right to and may have the option to require the separation
of component parts of solid waste stream, and may require the deposit thereof in
separate cans, containers or receptacles, and may prescribe the methods of
disposal thereof. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.100 Cans/containers - Special disposal regulations.
ACC 8.08.070 through 8.08.120 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
supervisor, be collected, removed and disposed of in such a manner that the
solid waste supervisor approves and directs. Solid waste, excluding yard waste,
shall not be disposed of upon private premises by incineration. Incineration of
any yard waste 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. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.110 Cans/containers - Requirements.
The cans/containers shall be constructed in such a manner as to be strong,
watertight, not easily corrodible, rodent-proof, insect-proof, and not less than 10
and not more than 90 gallons capacity. Cans and containers, with the exception
of totes (wheeled carts) shall have two handles at the sides thereof. All
containers shall have tight-fitting lids. The lids shall not be removed except when
necessary to place solid waste in the cans/containers or take the same
therefrom. When solid waste is placed therein or taken therefrom, the lid shall be
replaced immediately. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.120 Cans/containers - Location for pickup and storage.
A. Each can/container shall be placed at curbside or adjacent to the property line
in the public right-of-way in the event that alley service is not available. If alley
service is available, the cans/containers shall be set in the alley right-of-way or
within five feet from the property line.
B. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to cause the removal or theft
of solid waste, junk, salvage, recyclable materials of any kind or nature or any
goods having a marketable value placed within the Auburn city limits either at the
city's recycle drop station drop-off centers; at the curb or alleyway; or at any other
location, private or public, upon which these materials are placed for collection by
the city's agent whether the source be residential or commercial. (Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991 .)
8.08.130 Cans/containers - Cleanliness - Violation notice.
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 agent shall notify the solid waste
supervisor and the customer concerned about garbage cans/containers found to
be in violation of ACC 8.08.070 through 8.08.120. Two or more violations of this
provision by a person shall subject the person to penalties described in ACC
8.08.280. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
8.08.140 Cans/containers - Weight and loading - Alternate receptacles -
Provision/ownership of containers.
A. Solid waste or garbage cans/containers shall not be filled with dishwater or
other liquid or semiliquid kitchen wastes which are properly disposable down the
sanitary drains. The cans/containers shall not be overloaded beyond the point
where covers can be securely replaced.
B. No garbage can or like container, when filled, shall weigh more than the
weight limits identified in this chapter, and shall be so packed that the contents
thereof will dump out readily when the can/container is inverted. Special pickups
shall be placed at the garbage can/container or as near thereto as possible.
Customers must restrain vicious dogs beyond reach of the garbage cans/
containers and prevent any interference with pickup men on this account.
C. Large, suitable containers for solid waste may, with the approval of the solid
waste supervisor, be used by hotels, restaurants, boardinghouses, eating places,
apartment houses, schools and hospitals, and in the business or commercial
district. It is the duty of every person to cause garbage or other like substances
to be collected and disposed of only by the city's agent/collector of solid waste or
other person designated by the solid waste supervisor.
D. The following containers shall be acceptable for use in the disposal of solid
waste:
1. Ninety-gallon yard waste tote (wheeled cart) shall be owned by the city's agent
and shall not weigh more than 200 pounds when filled.
2. Sixty-gallon garbage tote (wheeled cart) shall be owned by the city's agent and
shall not weigh more than 150 pounds when filled.
3. Ninety-gallon garbage tote (wheeled cart) shall be owned by the city's agent
and shall not weigh more than 200 pounds when filled.
4. Ten-gallon garbage can/container shall be owned by the city'.s agent.
5. Twenty-gallon garbage can/container shall be owned by the city's agent.
6. Thirty-gallon standard garbage can/container shall be owned by the user and
shall not weigh more than 70 pounds when filled. (Oral. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.150 Collection - Detachable container requirements.
Detachable containers shall be of the type and style to fit the equipment of the
city's agent. Customers may own detachable containers only upon approval of
the solid waste supervisor. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.160 Collection - Yard waste disposal.
A. Residential, business and commercial accounts that sign up for 1 O-gallon and
20-gallon solid waste services shall be required to receive curbside yard waste
service for a period of one full year or to have an alternate disposal system (i.e.,
composting) approved by the solid waste supervisor. Users of other
can/container services may also sign up for curbside yard waste service, either
on a yearly or monthly basis subject to the rates provided in ACC 8.08.230.
Yearly service subscribers who cancel the service after less than a year of
service shall be liable for the full charges for the entire year unless such
cancellation is due to vacating the premises and termination of all utility services
by the subscriber. It shall be the responsibility of the user to cancel the monthly
service when no longer required.
B. The Yard Waste Collection Schedule will be as follows for both monthly and
yearly subscribers:
Period Pick ups
January Monthly
February- March Bi-weekly
April- November Weekly
December Monthly
The city's agent shall provide same day collection for yard waste and solid waste
pickup service where practicable. Where such service is not practicable, the
alternative collection schedule shall be first approved by the solid waste
supervisor.
C. Yard waste, limbs, branches, and trimmings placed for curbside yard waste
collection shall not exceed three inches in diameter.
D. Deposit of yard waste in solid waste containers or recycling containers for
collection is prohibited. No solid waste or recyclable materials that are mixed with
yard waste will be collected by the city's agent. Yard waste will only be collected
by the city's agent if the yard waste is separate and contained in approved
containers and the resident or business is participating in the city's yard waste
collection program. (Ord. 4667 § 1, 1994; Ord. 4613 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991 .)
8.08.170 Disposal restrictions generally.
A. It is unlawful for any person to bury, burn or dump solid waste upon private
property or upon any street, alley or public place within the city. Nothing in this
section shall prohibit any person from the systematic disposal of yard wastes by
a method which has been approved by the solid waste supervisor.
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. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.180 Disposal methods. generally.
All disposal of solid waste shall be by methods especially approved by the State
Department of Health; provided that, the methods shall include the maximum
practicable rodent, insect and nuisance control at the place of disposal; and
provided further, that animal offal and carcasses shall be buried or cremated as
directed by the health officer. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.190 Food waste - Disposal restrictions.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation conducting any hotel, restaurant
or any public eating place to deposit, throw or place swill or other waste food
matter in a lane, alley, street or other public place, or to deposit, throw or place
any swill upon any private property regardless of ownership, unless the swill is
enclosed in vessels or tanks of a type approved by the solid waste supervisor.
The containers shall be perfectly watertight and shall have tightly fitting covers
which shall not be removed except when absolutely necessary for the depositing
and removal of swill. The vessels or tanks shall be kept in the rear of the
premises or in the basement or other place authorized by the solid waste
supervisor so as to be readily accessible for collection, shall not be kept upon the
street, alley or sidewalk, or public place. All tanks or vessels shall be promptly
delivered to the collector when called for and shall be returned by the collector
without unnecessary delay. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.200 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 (7) years after annexation. The bids shall be
based alternatively in one of two ways:
1. On units of variable garbage can services offered by the city for weekly
residential collections and a fixed percentage of the city's garbage collection
revenues for all other collections; or
2. On a fixed percentage of all of the city's garbage collection revenues.
B. The city shall enter into a contract with the successful bidder for the collection,
removal and disposal of all garbage, waste and other similar substances as
provided in this section.
C. Each successful bidder shall furnish a corporate surety bond to the city in an
amount sufficient to cover the costs of the operation of the utility for one month,
conditioned upon the faithful performance of the aforementioned contract and
compliance with all ordinances of the city and all rules, regulations and matters
relating to disposal. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.210 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 ACC 8.08.200 except the city's agent. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.220 Collection charges- Establishment.
The city council shall fix a schedule of prices to be charged and paid for the
collection of solid waste or for any other solid waste services. (Oral. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
8.08.230 Collection charges - Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on the
first day of the billing period following January 1, 1999. Upon this date, services
shall be provided at the minimum service one can 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 minimum service one can 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
1 O-gallon residential/commercial can per
occupied unit, once a week pickup $3.81
20-gallon residential/commercial can per
occupied unit, once a week pickup $7.74
One "standard" 30-gallon residential/
commercial can per occupied unit, once
a week pickup $9.36
Two "standard" 30-gallon residential/
commercial cans per occupied unit, once
a week pickup $20.69
Three "standard" 30-gallon residential/
commercial cans per occupied unit, once
a week pickup $31.07
Each additional "standard" 30-gallon
residential/commercial can per occupied
unit, once a week pickup - in addition to
the three-can service $9.36
One 60-gallon garbage tote residential/
commercial per occupied unit, once a
week pickup $20.69
Two 60-gallon garbage totes residential/
commercial per occupied unit, once a
.week pickup $41.44
60-gallon tote (for glass) residential/
commercial, once a week pickup $11.75
90-gallon co-mingled tote (for recycling)
residential/commercial, once a
week pickup $14.57
90-gallon garbage tote residential
per occupied unit, once a week pickup $28.83
90-gallon garbage tote commercial
per occupied unit, once a week pickup $40.88
One "standard" 30-gallon commercial
co-mingled recycling can per occupied
unit, once a week pickup (can furnished
by user) $4.50
One 60-gallon commercial co-mingled
recycling tote per occupied unit, once
a week pickup (tote furnished by hauler) $11.75
B. Low income senior citizen rates for vadable can/container services shall be
one-half of the rate charged for each applicable type of service. Senior citizens
must show proof of qualification for this special rate.
C. Multi-unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
occupied unit. Rates charged to multi-unit residential accounts for garbage
services will be at the same rate charged to each single-family residential
account per occupied unit.
D. Collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service (as
listed on the account) shall be at the rate of $8.97 per container per pickup.
E. The residential curbside yard waste 90-gallon tote service rate per month (41
pickups per year) for each occupied unit shall be $6.17 for yearly service and
$9.88 per month for monthly service. A $1.50 can pickup charge shall apply
when the monthly service is cancelled after less than six months of service.
One 90-gallon commercial sawdust recycling tote per occupied unit, once a week
pickup, 52 pickups per year (tote furnished by hauler) shall be $7.93.
One 90-gallon commercial yard waste recycling tote (excluding commercial
multifamily unit customers) per occupied unit, once a week pickup, 52 pickups
per year (tote furnished by hauler) shall be $8.19.
One cubic yard residential/commercial "extra yard waste bulk" (yard waste, limbs,
branches, and trimmings placed for collection shall not exceed three inches in
diameter or be more than three feet in length) shall be $5.82.
F. Dumpster service rates shall be as follows:
Monthly Monthly Total
Rental Pickup Monthly
Service TypeRate Rate Rate
1 cubic yard, garbage, once a week
pickupS8.42 $73.43 $81.85
I cubic yard, yard waste, once a week pickup
$7.51 $29.41 $36.92
1 cubic yard (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $7.51 $22.05 $29.56
2 cubic yards, garbage, once a week
pickup $13.04 $137.31 $150.35
2 cubic yards, yard waste, once a week pickup
$12.35 $49.57 $61.92
2 cubic yards (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $11.62 $45.43 $57.05
3 cubic yards, garbage, once a week
pickup $13.04 $202.24 $215.28
3 cubic yards (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $11.62 $55.23 $66.85
4 cubic yards, garbage, once a week
pickupS18.45 $254.98 $273.43
4 cubic yards (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $16.45 $63.56 $80.01
6 cubic yards, garbage, once a week
pickupS24.11 $324.86 $348.97
6 cubic yards (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $21.50 $95.78 $117.28
8 cubic yards, garbage, once a week
pickup $27.13 $399.04 $426.17
8 cubic yards (co-mingled
recycling), once a week pickup $24.19 $129.52 $153.71
One, two, three, four, five and six cubic yard (customer owned) compactor
service, once a week pickup shall include the tipping fee in the following rates:
1 cubic yard com ~actor, once a week pickup$146.01
2 cubic yard com ~actor, once a week pickup$262.57
3 cubic yard compactor, once a week pickup $319.55
4 cubic yard corn ~actor, once a week pickup$424.44
5 cubic yard corn ~actor, once a week pickup$526.90
6 cubic yard com :~actor, once a week pickup$597.75
G. Dumpster services customers requiring regularly scheduled pickups in excess
of once a week must notify the solid waste supervisor regarding the number of
pickups desired per week. Payment for collection in excess of once a week
pickup for dumpster services from one cubic yard to eight cubic yards shall be at
the pickup rate (excludes rental rate) multiplied by the frequency of pickup per
week.
H. Special and/or unscheduled customer requests for additional collection of the
containers listed below shall be at the following rates per containedper pickup:
One cubic yard garbage containers $19.27
One cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $8.14
Two cubic yard garbage containers $27. 85
Two cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $11.77
Three cubic yard garbage containers $35.77
Three cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $15.22
Four cubic yard garbage containers $43.73
Four cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $18.48
Six cubic yard garbage containers $65.61
Six cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $27.74
Eight cubic yard garbage containers $87.45
Eight cubic yard co-mingled recycling
containers $36.97
I. For drop box services, tipping fees charged by the King County Division of
Solid Waste shall be added to the total service charges. Minimum charges for
drop box services include two pickups per month, plus the applicable container
rental rate. Drop box service rates (not including tipping fees) shall be as follows:
Monthly Rental Pickup
Service Type Rate Rate
20 cubic yards $47.32 $54.12
25 cubic yards $47.32 $54.12
30 cubic yards $54.89 $63.53
40 cubic yards $80.45 $68.24
50 cubic yards $85.39 $72.94
J. Payment for collection in excess of twice a month pickup for drop box services
from 10 cubic yards to 50 cubic yards shall be at the pickup rate (excludes rental
rate) multiplied by the frequency of pickup per week, plus the tipping fee.
K. When drop boxes are provided for temporary service (i.e., demolition
material), the customer shall pay an initial delivery charge of $18.05.
L. The customer shall also pay a minimum service charge per day for each day
or fraction thereof the container is in service. This minimum charge shall be
$2.89.
M. The customer shall pay the tipping fee for each dump whether disposed of by
weight or by the cubic yard.
The haul charge shall be as follows:
20 cubic yard container $54.45 per haul
30 cubic yard container $63.90 per haul
N. Hourly Charge. Where the contractor provides the service of cleanup, the
hourly charge for a truck and driver shall be $50.00 (with one-half hour
minimum). The hourly charge for each extra man shall be $20.43. Where hourly
charges are made, the customer shall pay the tipping fee.
O. Rental rates for dumpsters and drop boxes are required with the proviso that
persons, firms, or corporations may fumish their own detachable bulk containers
on approval of the solid waste supervisor. These containers shall be constructed
so that they can be readily picked up by the collector of waste and his equipment.
P. A deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior
to delivery. The charges for these are as follows:
20 cubic yard container $250.00 deposit
30 cubic yard container $400.00 deposit
As other temporary containers become available, deposits shall be required for
their use based on size. The amount of the deposit shall be determined by the
director of finance. (Ord. 5081 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4943 § 1, 1997; 2, 1993; Ord.
4588 § 1, 1992; Ord. 4537 § 1 (Exh. A), 1991; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.240 Special services.
A. Stationary Compactor Service (Customer-owned). For stationary compactor
service, hauling charges and tipping fees shall be paid by the customer for the
eight through 40 cubic yard compactors. Hauling charges shall be as follows:
8 cubic yards through 25 cubic yards $94.12
30 cubic yards 94.12
35 cubic yards through 40 cubic yards 94.12
The above rates apply if hauling distance is less than six miles measured one
way from point of origin to point of disposal. The charge per mile if hauling
distance is more than six miles from point of odgin to point of disposal and return
to point of origin shall be $1.50. Mileage charges shall be consistent with the city
agent's Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission Tariff.
B. Negotiated Charges. The solid waste supervisor may negotiate with the city's
agent and certain businesses or industries where the volume or content of their
garbage would indicate that a rate other than those specified in ACC 8.08.230 or
8.08.240 would be appropriate. Subsequent to each negotiation, an agreement
between the business, the city, and the city's agent shall be drawn.
C. 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, from time to
time, these charges to solid waste accounts as may be duly authorized by the
Seattle-King County department of public health. (Ord. 4667 § 1, 1994; Ord.
4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.250 Miscellaneous fees and charges.
A. Special Washing and Sanitizing of Containers and Drop Boxes. Customer
requests for special steam cleaning and sanitizing (including pick-up and
delivery) of one and two cubic yard containers shall be at the hourly rate for a
man and truck with a one-half hour minimum rate of $10.64.
Ten through fifty cubic yard (drop boxes) containers (including pick-up and
delivery) shall be at a rate of $30.69.
B. 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 imposed under Chapter 8.08 RCW and the state business and
occupation tax imposed under RCW 80.04.090 and the city utility tax imposed
under Chapter 3.41 ACC. The finance director is authorized to apply these taxes
to all solid waste accounts as may be required.
C. Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission Tariff. A tariff
(Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission) naming rates for the
transportation and disposal of garbage and trade waste is attached to the
ordinance codified in this chapter and denominated Exhibit "A," the terms of
which are incorporated by reference in this chapter, and which are not published
with this chapter, but three copies thereof are on file with the city clerk and
available for public perusal. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.260 Collection charge - Payment - Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for refuse collection and disposal shall be compulsory and universal
and .shall be billed monthly or bimonthly as determined by the director of finance
to all accounts within the city limits. Charges or accounts shall be paid at the
finance director's office on or before the fifteenth day following the date of billing,
and if not paid shall become delinquent 25 days following the date of billing. A
delinquency charge of $10.00 for residential utility accounts and 10 percent of
total balance due per month with a minimum of $10.00 for nonresidential utility
accounts will be assessed on the thirty-fifth day following the billing date.
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. Nonpayment of delinquent bills and associated charges shall result
in the suspension of all city utility services to the subject property regardless of
whether such services are separately billed. Charges for waste collection and
disposal shall become a lien against the property.
C. It shall be the responsibility of each person furnished garbage collection
service to notify the solid waste supervisor of any desired change or suspension
of service. (Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.270 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. 4500 § 2, 1991 .)
8.08.280 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. 4504 § 1, 1991; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)