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Agenda Subject: Solid Waste Code Revision Date: July 11, 2011
Department: Finance Attachments: Ordinance No. 6367 Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6367
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6367 amends the Auburn City Code pertaining to solid waste. The City of Auburn's
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Agreement (Agreement) will
become effective October 1, 2011. Ordinance No. 6367 updates Chapter 8.08 Solid Waste to align with the Agreement. The following are highlights of the changes:
Garbage:
-One, two, and three 32-gallon customer can service levels removed
-20-gallon mini-can changed to a 20-gallon cart
-35-gallon cart service at 32-gallon can rate
-35-gallon cart commercial service added -15% markup on King County tipping fee for roll off services
Rec clin
-35-gallon recycling cart added
Compostables: -"Yard debris" now called "Compostables"
-35-and 64-gallon cart service added
-Restart fee added for customers who stop and restart service within 7 months
-Cart cleaning/deodorizing service added for a fee
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 I l Referred to Until I l
Tabled Until I I
Councilmember: Peloza Staff: Coleman
Meeting Date: July 11, 2011 Item Number:
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ORDINANCE N0.6_
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
WHEREAS, the City provides for refuse and garbage services; and
WHEREAS, The City of Auburn's next Comprehensive Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables Collection Agreement (Agreement) will become
effective October 1, 2011, which agreement modifies some of the services
provided to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.020 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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 ynanrdnnnnd~b~~scomxpxostaxbxlxes. 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 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. 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. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1,
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2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord.
5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.030 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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. This level of containment shall be rodent, bird and insect
resistant and contain solid waste in a sanitary condition at all times.
B. "Administrator" means the official of the city holding the office of public works director, or the
official's designated representative.
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.
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ED. "City" means the city of Auburn, located in King County and Pierce County, Washington.
FE. "City's agent" means the city's solid waste service provider.
F. "Commercial customer" includes multifamily residences, businesses, institutions,
governmental agencies and all other users of commercial-type garbage..-~o-r-~-recyclables, andlor
compostables collection services.
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G. "Compostables" means yard debris, shredded compostable mixed paper, and food scraps
separately or combined.
H. "Compostables Cart" means acity-approved wheeled cart that is a plastic container with 35,
64 or 96 gallons of capacity provided to compostables collection customers for the purpose of
containing and collecting compostables; designed for and used with a hydraulic lifting
mechanism; weighing not over 65 pounds per 32-gallon capacity when full; fitted with a sturdy
handle and a cover; rodent, bird and insect resistant; and capable of holding collected liquids
without spilling when in an upright position.
!-!I. "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.
!Jx. "Detachable container" means a watertight metal or plastic container equipped with a tight-
fitting cover, capable of being mechanically unloaded into a collection vehicle, and that is not less
than one cubic yard nor greater than eight cubic yards in capacity.
JK. "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.
L. "Food Scraps" means all compostable pre- and post-consumer organic wastes placed in a
compostables cart, such as whole or partial pieces of produce, meats, bones, cheese, bread,
cereals, coffee grounds or eqq shells, and food-soiled paper such as paper napkins, paper
towels, paper plates, coffee filters, paper take-out boxes, pizza boxes, or other paper or
biodegradable products specifically accepted by the City's agent. Food scraps shall not include
dead animals weighinq more than 15 pounds, plastics, diapers, cat litter, liquid wastes, pet
wastes or other materials prohibited by the City's agent. The range of materials handled by the
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compostables collection program may be changed from time to time to reflect those materials
allowed by the Seattle-King County Health Department.
KM. "Garbage" means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-solid wastes, including,
but not limited to, rubbish, ashes and discarded commodities that are placed by customers in
appropriate bins, bags, cans or other receptacles for collection by city agents. The term "garbage"
shall not include special wastes, swill, construction/demolition materials segregated from other
wastes, orsource-separated recyclables and y and d°Nriscompostables.
! N. "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 ti0 65
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.
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MuP,. "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.
~:Q. "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.
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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).
~S. "Multifamily residence" means amultiple-unit residence with three or more i.+"itv i" ~ vvm~lov
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-RT. "Occupied unit" is defined as all units having active city utility accounts.
-U. "Person" means every person, firm, partnership, association, institution and corporation. The
term also means the occupant andlor the owner of the premises eligible, entitled, or required to
be served, or for which service is rendered, as described in this chapter.
V. "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.
"Private road" means a privately owned and maintained way that allows for access by a
service truck and that serves four or more residences.
~X. "Public street" means a public way used for public travel, including public alleys.
Y. "Putrescible waste" means solid waste which contains material capable of being readily
decomposed by microorganisms.
Z. "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.
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XAA. "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.
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?AB. "Recycling cart" means a service provider-provided 35-, 64- or 96-gallon wheeled cart
suitable for household collection, storage and curbside placement of r°viu°iitiu! recyclables.
°,°,AC. "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.
A~BA:D. "Residence" and "residential" mean living space(s) individually rented, leased or owned.
ACAxE. "Service provider(s)" or "city's agent" means that entity(ies) holding a valid contract(s) with
the city to collect and dispose of solid waste.
AOAF. "Single-family residence" means cone-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, Containers -Special disposal regulations.
A~uAGu. "Solid waste" means garbage, recyclables and ya~~uuu~e~r~u~comupostables.
A~AH. "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,
residueslsludges from septic tanks, incinerator ash, oil, paint and emission control filters.
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~~AI. "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.
~!-!AJ. "Tipping fee" means the cost charged by the transfer station or landfill to dispose of one
ton of refuse.
!AK. "WUTC" means the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
°JAL. "Waste reduction" means reducing the amount or type of waste generated.
A!~,AM. "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.
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punrposenof.c~nta~~:ngn~ndnco!!ect~~g.nyardn~e~ra.s (Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord.
6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1,
1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991.)
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.080 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.080 Containers -Required.
A. All persons accumulating garbage in the city shall place and accumulate the same in a
"yarNaye can, micro-can, m."~-vancart, 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). v~.;~d......d.o.h.;~sCompostables may initially be accumulated for collection by the city
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service provider(s) in .~~.r~.....~e~°i°~compostables 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 hislher tenants have adequate garbage service and are adequately supplied with
such canslcontainers.
C. It is the duty of the property owner of a commercial building to see that hislher tenants have
adequate garbage service and are adequately supplied with such canslcontainers.
D. All single-family residential garbage shall be placed in a service provider-provided ~r
r+i ie~nmor_nrn~iirlorl rrnrh~rro ^~n micro-can mini_nnn or wheeled cart. In all cases customers VNV~VI I IVI `.JI V Y 141V41 411..11 NVl41V V4ll I, , I I III II V4111 ,
shall have at least one rigid container as their primary garbage container. Plastic bags or garbage
ca:nsxKmay 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.
E. All multifamily resi~enf~~~...and commercial customer garbage shall be placed in a service
provider-provided or........cuxstome~ ~rov~~e~........gar~ag~........ca.n.;.......xmicro-can;xxxxxxxxx~n~n~~can, wheeled cart,
detachable container ordrop-box container. ~arbag~uucanus,uuuumu~croMuuicro-cans~;uuuum~un~~canus, 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.
F. 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, Definitions. Garbage containers shall not
be overloaded beyond the point where covers can be securely replaced. Single-family residential
customers shall place all garbage vvn±1'.liii°rvliartJ, micro-cans, m;n;-cans, recycling carts, yard
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~~e~b~r~scompostables carts or other approved containers at curbside on a public street or private
road as provided in ACC 8.08.100, Containers -Set out of containers -Anti-scavenging. (Ord.
6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1,
2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2,
1991.)
Section 4. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.100 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.00 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, and the containers shall be removed and replaced to
their appropriate storage location by the morning following collection.
B. Once recyclables andlor yard deNriscompostables 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
rlohriecompostables 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 acity-contracted
service provider to remove or collect any such recyclables andlor yard ueNriscompostables once
they are set out on the curbside or other approved location. However, any person may collect
recyclables and yuru ueNri~compostables materials delivered to such person at a location where
it is legal to accept such material. (Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1,
2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001. )
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Section 5. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.120 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.E 20 Collection - verb -~-oh-risComn~ostanb es.
A.xx%It shall be unlawful to dispose of residential or commercial yard debris by commingling yard
debris with the garbage orxxxxxrec~rclxinx~xxxxxset out at curbside for collection by a service provider(s)
under contract with the city.
.B......~a~d....~e~r~x~ComxpxostaHbHlxes carts are provided for residential and commercial recycling of ~~r~
dxe~bxrixsxxxxxcomupuostaubulesuuuuuand ease of curbside set-out for collection by the city-contracted service
provider(s). ~axrdxxxxd~xb~~sCompostabulues will not be accepted for pickup by acity-contracted service
provider(s) if placed in plastic bags at curbside, or if the plastic bags containing =yaur~
~ueburiuscompostables are placed in other approved containers for collection. Plastic bags are
' eor~iir+o hrnvirlor_nrnvirlorl v~rrl considered a contaminant and are noncompostable. nce the .~-~-~-~-~-~,~~-~-~-.N..~-~-~~~,~~~~,~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~~~~-~-~-~~-~,-~~~
~~e~b~ri~scompostables cart is full, approved containers for y~r~..~-~-~-e"~r~scompostables 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 yar~ ~eNriscompostables,
excluding food scraps. Customer-owned containers used for the collection of overflow volumes of
~ur~ ~eNriscompostables shall be labeled with a durable sticker that clearly identifies the
container's contents as yar~ ~eNriscompostables. (Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007;
Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001.)
Section 6. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.130 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.E 30 Disposal restrictions generally.
A. It is unlawful to deposit, throw or place any garbage, recyclables or yar~uu~e~rtscompostablues in
any public street or other public place, or to deposit, throw or place any garbage, recyclables or
ya~~uuuud~b~~scompostables in any private road, private drive or on any private property regardless
of ownership, unless said garbage, recyclables or yar~uuuud~b~~scompostables is placed in ga~ba~e
ca".~.....'"~~~^.r.....n~.".°~ ~~~~approved collection containers, as described in this chapter, the covers of
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which shall not be removed except when necessary for the depositing or removing of garbage,
recyclables or yard u4Nriscompostables; 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. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord.
6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; 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.)
Section Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.140 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.40 Disposal restrictions.
A. Hazardous wastes as defined in RCW 70.105.010(15), hazardous substances as defined in
RCW 70.105.010(14), hazardous household substances as defined in RCW 70.105.010(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 d°Nriscompostables
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.
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June 30, 2011
Page 11 of 33
Section 8. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.180 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.E 80 Collection charges -Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on June 1, 2011. Upon
this date, services shall be provided at the 3235-gallon c~a~~~~~cartxxxservice 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 X2;35-gallon cannnnncart
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 $4.94
One 20-gallon ~~~~cancart, one pickup per week $10.04
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One 35-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $.1.-50712.75
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $28.17
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $39.27
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $10.83
Residential va;.N ^eNr;sCompostables Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $7.23
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $7.82
One 96-gallon yuru ueNri~compostables cart, one pickup per week $8.41
One extra canlbag, per pickup $2.72
One extra cart, per pickup $4.33
compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostable cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
Commercial Garbage and Recycling Monthly Charge
One 10-gallon micro-can, one pickup perweek $9.81
One 20-gallon m~n~~can,cart, one pickup per week $11.33
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One 3235-gallon cencart, one pickup per week $15.85
l=~nh av~r~ rr~llnne ~h~r ~mli imol nar rtiinUi ~n Q1(1 S2'~
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup per week $25.56
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup per week $35.28
Each extra 32 gallons (bv volume), per pickup $10.83
One-yard container, one pickup per week $110.54
One-yard container, two pickups per week $207.74
One-yard container, three pickups per week $304.95
One-yard container, four pickups per week $402.18
One-yard container, five pickups per week $499.40
One-and-one-half-yard container, one pickup per week $146.46
One-and-one-half-yard container, two pickups per week $261.00
One-and-one-half-yard container, three pickups per week $383.04
One-and-one-half-yard container, four pickups per week $505.04
One-and-one-half-yard container, five pickups per week $627.06
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $167.45
Two-yard container, two pickups per week $314.25
Two-yard container, three pickups per week $461.08
Two-yard container, four pickups per week $607.90
Two-yard container, five pickups per week $754.74
Three-yard container, one pickup per week $232.98
Three-yard container, two pickups per week $441.06
Three-yard container, three pickups per week $649.14
Three-yard container, four pickups per week $857.22
Three-yard container, five pickups per week $1,065.27
Four-yard container, one pickup per week $291.72
Four-yard container, two pickups per week $554.24
Four-yard container, three pickups per week $816.77
Four-yard container, four pickups per week $1,079.31
Four-yard container, five pickups per week $1,341.83
Six-yard container, one pickup per week $413.44
Six-yard container, two pickups per week $788.77
Six-yard container, three pickups per week $1,164.06
Six-yard container, four pickups per week $1,539.39
Six-yard container, five pickups per week $1,914.70
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Eight-yard container, one pickup per week $520.33
Eight-yard container, two pickups per week $997.72
Eight-yard container, three pickups per week $1,475.13
Eight-yard container, four pickups per week $1,952.53
Eight-yard container, five pickups per week $2,429.94
Boeing special container pickups $13.64
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $27.63
One-yard compactor, one pickup per week $223.81
One-yard compactor, two pickups per week $447.62
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, one pickup per week $311.54
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, two pickups per week $623.08
Two-yard compactor, one pickup per week $380.61
Two-yard compactor, two pickups per week $761.20
Three-yard compactor, one pickup per week $548.16
Three-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,096.33
Four-yard compactor, one pickup per week $707.20
Four-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,414.41
Five-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,030.70
Five-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,061.40
Six-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,227.49
Six-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,454.97
One-yard special pickup $89.98
One and one-half-yard special pickup $93.08
Two-yard special pickup $96.17
Three-yard special pickup $102.34
Four-yard special pickup $108.50
Six-yard special pickup $120.86
Eight-yard special pickup $133.19
One-yard compactor special pickup $107.74
One and one-half-yard compactor special pickup $120.08
Two-yard compactor special pickup $132.42
Three-yard compactor special pickup $154.45
Four-yard compactor special pickup $199.26
Five-yard compactor special pickup $290.32
Six-yard compactor special pickup $345.85
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Commercial ~a~~~~~~^°"~~~sCompostables Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $10.78
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $11.46
One Q~96-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $12.14
One-yard container, one pickup per week $86.16
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $113.26
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $34.77
One- ands ecial icku $31.05 ~I
Two-yard special pickup $51.96
compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostable cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
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. Property owners of property not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Chapter are
responsible for tenant payments. A tenant and owner may sign a city tenant release form for
garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to city for solid waste services. Owners are
responsible for payment if the tenant does not pay. If no payment is received from tenant or
owner within 60 days of billing, service will revert back to a 32 35ugallon can carte„nand tenant's
name will be removed from the account and the owner will be held responsible.
D. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service (as listed on the
account) shall be at the rate of $10.83 per extra 32 gallons (by volume) per pickup.
E. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become effective on
June 1, 2011, and do not include tipping fees charged by the King County solid waste division
which shall be added to the total service charges. The tipping fee rate shall be the actual
container load weight multiplied by the tipping fee and then multiplied by a factor of 1.15.
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:
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Temporary Container Service Rate Per Pickup
Two-yard container $66.49
Four-yard container $98.37
Six-yard container $130.26
Delivery fee $40.14
Daily rent $1.42
Roll Off Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $135.38
Thirty-yard drop box $135.38
Forty-yard drop box $135.38
Eight- through 25-yard compactor $164.25
Thirty-yard compactor $164.25
Forty-yard compactor $164.25
Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Month
Twenty-yard drop box $63.17
Thirty-yard drop box $81.22
Forty-yard drop box $99.28
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $162.45
Thirty-yard drop box $162.45
Forty-yard drop box $162.45
Temporary Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Day
Twenty-yard drop box $3.14
Thirty-yard drop box $4.06
Forty-yard drop box $4.52
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 deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to delivery. For
new or previously delinquent accounts the deposit shall include up to a maximum of two months
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Page 16 of 33
of collection, rent and tonnage fees. Current accounts with no delinquency charges shall be
charged a deposit as follows:
Deposit
Twenty cubic yard container $300.00600.00
Thirty cubic yard container $~~~-~-00700.00
Forty cubic yard container $7~~.~~800.00
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.
H. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective on June 1,
2011, and shall be as follows:
Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Appliances $66.92
Refrigerator/freezers $96.03
Sofas $66.92
Chairs $45.07
Mattresses $32.77
Tires: auto/light truck $22.39
bus/heavy truck $24.36
additional for rims or wheels $15.83
Miscellaneous refuse, per cubic yard $101.65
Carry-out surcharge $6.75
Carry-out per can $1.46
Roll-out container $18.84
Pressure washing, per yard $2.88
Mileage charge over 15 miles $2.87
Return trip -Roll off $50.07
Return trip - SF and commercial $17.21
Solid drop box lid charge, per month $20.03
Stand-by time, per minute $4.01
Truck and driver, per hour $134.21
Additional labor, per person $78.13
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Page 17 of 33
(Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; 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.)
Section 9. Amendment to City Code. That, effective January 1, 2012,
Section 8.08.180 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended
to read as follows:
8.08.E 80 Collection charges -Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on January 1,
2012. 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 $5.30
One 20-gallon mini-cart, one pickup per week $10.77
One 35-gallon cart, one pickup per week $16.81
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $30.21
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $42.10
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $10.83
Residential Yard Compostables Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $7.237.74
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $~?:~8~28.37
One 96-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $9.01
One extra canlbag, per pickup $2.92
One extra cart, per pickup $4.65
Compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostables cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
Commercial Garbage and Recycling Monthly Charge
One 10-gallon micro-can, one pickup per week $10.51
One 20-gallon mini-cart, one pickup per week $12.13
One 35-gallon cart, one pickup per week $16.97
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One 64-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $27.37
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $37.78
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $10.83
One-yard container, one pickup per week $118.37
One-yard container, two pickups per week $222.46
One-yard container, three pickups per week $326.56
One-yard container, four pickups per week $430.68
One-yard container, five pickups per week $534.79
One-and-one-half-yard container, one pickup per week $156.84
One-and-one-half-yard container, two pickups perweek $279.50
One-and-one-half-yard container, three pickups per week $410.19
One-and-one-half-yard container, four pickups perweek $540.84
One-and-one-half-yard container, five pickups perweek $671.50
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $179.32
Two-yard container, two pickups per week $336.53
Two-yard container, three pickups per week $493.76
Two-yard container, four pickups perweek $650.98
Two-yard container, five pickups per week $808.23
Three-yard container, one pickup per week $249.49
Three-yard container, two pickups per week $472.32
Three-yard container, three pickups per week $695.15
Three-yard container, four pickups perweek $917.98
Three-yard container, five pickups per week $1,140.77
Four-yard container, one pickup per week $312.39
Four-yard container, two pickups per week $593.52
Four-yard container, three pickups per week $874.66
Four-yard container, four pickups perweek $1,155.80
Four-yard container, five pickups per week $1,436.93
Six-yard container, one pickup per week $442.74
Six-yard container, two pickups per week $844.68
Six-yard container, three pickups per week $1,246.57
Six-yard container, four pickups per week $1,648.49
Six-yard container, five pickups per week $2,050.40
Eight-yard container, one pickup per week $557.20
Eight-yard container, two pickups per week $1,068.43
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Eight-yard container, three pickups per week $1,579.68
Eight-yard container, four pickups per week $2,090.92
Eight-yard container, five pickups per week $2,602.17
Boeing special container pickups $14.61
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $29.59
One-yard compactor, one pickup per week $239.67
One-yard compactor, two pickups per week $479.35
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, one pickup per week $333.62
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, two pickups per week $667.24
Two-yard compactor, one pickup per week $407.58
Two-yard compactor, two pickups per week $815.15
Three-yard compactor, one pickup per week $587.01
Three-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,174.03
Four-yard compactor, one pickup per week $757.33
Four-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,514.66
Five-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,103.75
Five-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,207.50
Six-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,314.48
Six-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,628.97
One-yard special pickup $96.36
One and one-half-yard special pickup $99.68
Two-yard special pickup $102.99
Three-yard special pickup $109.59
Four-yard special pickup $116.19
Six-yard special pickup $129.43
Eight-yard special pickup $142.63
One-yard compactor special pickup $115.38
One and one-half-yard compactor special pickup $128.59
Two-yard compactor special pickup $141.81
Three-yard compactor special pickup $165.40
Four-yard compactor special pickup $213.38
Five-yard compactor special pickup $310.64
Six-yard compactor special pickup $370.36
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Commercial Yard Compostables Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $10.7811......5.4;
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $-1---1--:412.26
One 96-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $13.00
One-yard container, one pickup per week $92.27
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $121.29
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $37.23
One-yard special pickup $3? .OF33.22
Two-yard special pickup $51.Q555.60
Compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostables cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
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. Property owners of property not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Chapter are
responsible for tenant payments. A tenant and owner may sign a city tenant release form for
garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to city for solid waste services. Owners are
responsible for payment if the tenant does not pay. If no payment is received from tenant or
owner within 60 days of billing, service will revert back to a 32 gallon can and tenant's name will
be removed from the account and the owner will be held responsible.
D. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service (as listed
on the account) shall be at the rate of $10.83 per extra 32 gallons (by volume) per pickup.
E. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become effective
on January 1, 2012, and do not include tipping fees charged by the King County solid waste
division which shall be added to the total service charges. The tipping fee shall be the actual
container load weight multiplied by the tipping fee and then multiplied by a factor of 1.5. Minimum
charges for temporary and roll off services include applicable delivery and pickup fees and rental
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June 30, 2011
Page 21 of 33
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 $71.20
Four-yard container $105.34
Six-yard container $139.49
Delivery fee $42.99
Daily rent $1.52
Roll Off Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $144.86
Thirty-yard drop box $144.86
Forty-yard drop box $144.86
Eight- through 25-yard compactor $175.75
Thirty-yard compactor $175.75
Forty-yard compactor $175.75
Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Month
Twenty-yard drop box $67.59
Thirty-yard drop box $86.90
Forty-yard drop box $106.23
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $173.82
Thirty-yard drop box $173.82
Forty-yard drop box $173.82
Temporary Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Day
Twenty-yard drop box $3.36
Thirty-yard drop box $4.35
Forty-yard drop box $4.83
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
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Page 22 of 33
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 deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to
delivery. For new or previously delinquent accounts the deposit shall include up to a maximum of
two months of collection, rent and tonnage fees. Current accounts with no delinquency charges
shall be charged a deposit as follows:
Deposit
Twenty cubic yard container $600.00
Thirty cubic yard container $700.00
Forty cubic yard container $800.00
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.
H. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective on
January 1, 2012, and shall be as follows:
Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Appliances $71.76
Refrigerator/freezers $102.97
Sofas $71.76
Chairs $48.32
Mattresses $35.13
Tires: auto/light truck $24.00
buslheavy truck $26.12
additional for rims or wheels $16.97
Miscellaneous refuse, per cubic yard $109.00
Carry-out surcharge $7.24
Carry-out per can $1.57
Roll-out container $20.18
Pressure washing, per yard $3.09
Mileage charge over 15 miles $3.07
Return trip -Roll off $53.58
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Return trip - SF and commercial $18.43
Solid drop box lid charge, per month $21.43
Stand-by time, per minute $4.29
Truck and driver, per hour $143.60
Additional labor, per person $83.60
(Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; 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.)
Section 10. Amendment to City Code. That, effective January 1, 2013,
Section 8.08.180 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended
to read as follows:
8.08.E 80 Collection charges -Residential and commercial collections.
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on January 1,
2013. 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 $5.51
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week $11.20
One 35-gallon cart, one pickup per week $17.48
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $31.42
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $43.79
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $11.26
Residential Yard Debris Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $7:748.05
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $x:378.71
One 96-gallon compostables cart, one pickup perweek $9.37
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One extra canlbag, per pickup $3.03
One extra cart, per pickup $4.83
Compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostables cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
Commercial Garbage and Recycling Monthly Charge
One 10-gallon micro-can, one pickup per week $10.93
One 20-gallon mini-can, one pickup per week $12.62
One 35-gallon cart, one pickup per week $17.65
One 64-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $28.46
One 96-gallon cart, one pickup perweek $39.29
Each extra 32 gallons (by volume), per pickup $11.26
One-yard container, one pickup per week $123.11
One-yard container, two pickups per week $231.36
One-yard container, three pickups per week $339.63
One-yard container, four pickups perweek $447.91
One-yard container, five pickups per week $556.19
One-and-one-half-yard container, one pickup per week $163.11
One-and-one-half-yard container, two pickups perweek $290.69
One-and-one-half-yard container, three pickups per week $426.60
One-and-one-half-yard container, four pickups perweek $562.48
One-and-one-half-yard container, five pickups perweek $698.37
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $186.49
Two-yard container, two pickups per week $349.99
Two-yard container, three pickups per week $513.52
Two-yard container, four pickups perweek $677.03
Two-yard container, five pickups per week $840.57
Three-yard container, one pickup per week $259.48
Three-yard container, two pickups per week $491.22
Three-yard container, three pickups per week $722.97
Three-yard container, four pickups perweek $954.71
Three-yard container, five pickups per week $1,186.42
Four-yard container, one pickup per week $324.89
Four-yard container, two pickups per week $617.27
Four-yard container, three pickups per week $909.66
Four-yard container, four pickups per week $1,202.05
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Four-yard container, five pickups per week $1,494.43
Six-yard container, one pickup per week $460.46
Six-yard container, two pickups per week $878.48
Six-yard container, three pickups per week $1,296.45
Six-yard container, four pickups per week $1,714.46
Six-yard container, five pickups per week $2,132.45
Eight-yard container, one pickup per week $579.50
Eight-yard container, two pickups per week $1,111.18
Eight-yard container, three pickups per week $1,642.89
Eight-yard container, four pickups per week $2,174.59
Eight-yard container, five pickups per week $2,706.30
Boeing special container pickups $15.19
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $30.77
One-yard compactor, one pickup per week $249.26
One-yard compactor, two pickups per week $498.53
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, one pickup per week $346.97
One-and-one-half-yard compactor, two pickups per week $693.94
Two-yard compactor, one pickup per week $423.89
Two-yard compactor, two pickups per week $847.77
Three-yard compactor, one pickup per week $610.50
Three-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,221.01
Four-yard compactor, one pickup per week $787.63
Four-yard compactor, two pickups per week $1,575.27
Five-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,147.91
Five-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,295.84
Six-yard compactor, one pickup per week $1,367.08
Six-yard compactor, two pickups per week $2,734.17
One-yard special pickup $100.21
One and one-half-yard special pickup $103.67
Two-yard special pickup $107.11
Three-yard special pickup $113.98
Four-yard special pickup $120.84
Six-yard special pickup $134.61
Eight-yard special pickup $148.34
One-yard compactor special pickup $119.99
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One and one-half-yard compactor special pickup $133.74
Two-yard compactor special pickup $147.48
Three-yard compactor special pickup $172.02
Four-yard compactor special pickup $221.92
Five-yard compactor special pickup $323.07
Six-yard compactor special pickup $385.18
Commercial Yard Compostables Monthly Charge
One 35-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $11.5^12 00
One 64-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $12.25,12.75
One 96-gallon compostables cart, one pickup per week $13.52
One-yard container, one pickup per week $95.96
Two-yard container, one pickup per week $126.14
Each extra yard (by volume), per pickup $38.72
One-yard special pickup $33~:2~234.55
Two-yard special pickup $~5-~~0~057.82
Compostables restart (if cancel and restart service within 7 months) $25.00
Compostables cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00
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. Property owners of property not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Chapter are
responsible for tenant payments. A tenant and owner may sign a city tenant release form for
garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to city for solid waste services. Owners are
responsible for payment if the tenant does not pay. If no payment is received from tenant or
owner within 60 days of billing, service will revert back to a 32 gallon can and tenant's name will
be removed from the account and the owner will be held responsible.
D. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly service (as listed
on the account) shall be at the rate of $11.26 per extra 32 gallons (by volume) per pickup.
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E. For temporary and roll off services, services and charges herein shall become effective
on January 1, 2013, and do not include tipping fees charged by the King County solid waste
division which shall be added to the total service charges. The tipping fee shall be the actual
container load weight multiplied by the tipping fee and then multiplied by a factor of 1.5. 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 $74.05
Four-yard container $109.56
Six-yard container $145.07
Delivery fee $44.71
Daily rent $1.58
Roll Off Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $150.65
Thirty-yard drop box $150.65
Forty-yard drop box $150.65
Eight- through 25-yard compactor $182.78
Thirty-yard compactor $182.78
Forty-yard compactor $182.78
Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Month
Twenty-yard drop box $70.30
Thirty-yard drop box $90.38
Forty-yard drop box $110.48
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees Rate Per Pickup
Twenty-yard drop box $180.78
Thirty-yard drop box $180.78
Forty-yard drop box $180.78
Temporary Drop Box Rental Fees Rent Per Day
Twenty-yard drop box $3.50
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Thirty-yard drop box $4.52
Forty-yard drop box $5.02
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 deposit for all temporary containers 20 cubic yards or larger is required prior to
delivery. For new or previously delinquent accounts the deposit shall include up to a maximum of
two months of collection, rent and tonnage fees. Current accounts with no delinquency charges
shall be charged a deposit as follows:
Deposit
Twenty cubic yard container $600.00
Thirty cubic yard container $700.00
Forty cubic yard container $800.00
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.
H. For miscellaneous services, services and charges herein shall become effective on
January 1, 2013, and shall be as follows:
Miscellaneous -Other Rate
Appliances $74.63
Refrigerator/freezers $107.09
Sofas $74.63
Chairs $50.26
Mattresses $36.54
Tires: auto/light truck $24.96
buslheavy truck $27.17
additional for rims or wheels $17.65
Miscellaneous refuse, per cubic yard $113.36
Carry-out surcharge $7.52
Carry-out per can $1.63
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Roll-out container $20.99
Pressure washing, per yard $3.21
Mileage charge over 15 miles $3.20
Return trip -Roll off $55.72
Return trip - SF and commercial $19.17
Solid drop box lid charge, per month $22.29
Stand-by time, per minute $4.46
Truck and driver, per hour $149.35
Additional labor, per person $86.94
(Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; 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.)
Section 11. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.210 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
8.08.210 Collection charge -Payment- Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for garbage and recycling services shall be compulsory and universal. °~ceNt fir
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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; andlor
2. The removal of containers and reduction of service to the 32x35-gallon cnx,caHrt service,
for which the customer shall continue to be charged and remain liable for payment.
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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. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1,
2007; Ord. 6101 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; 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. )
Section 12. Amendment to City Code. That section 8.08.220 of
the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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 3?35-gallon can cart garbage and recycling
service, and shall be responsible for making arrangements for having their solid waste properly
disposed of in a timely fashion.
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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 suspendedldiscontinued. Service address
may be notified by tagging of the container by the city. The notification shall state the
determination to suspendldiscontinue service to the subject property, and the specific reasons for
the suspensionldiscontinuance. The customer may, within 15 days of mailing of said notification,
request in writing an evaluation on the determination of suspensionldiscontinuance. The
evaluation request shall be mailed or delivered to the city to the attention of the finance director.
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 finance director shall be final.
(Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968
§ 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001. )
Section 13. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 14. 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 13. 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.
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INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYO R
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published:
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