Chapter 12
SOLID WASTE

Articles:

I. In General

II. Collection Regulations

III. Collection Companies

IV. Rates, Charges and Billing Procedure

Article I.
IN GENERAL

Sections:

12-1 Definitions.

12-2 County disposal system – Designated.

12-3 Solid waste management plan adopted – Exclusion of county powers.

12-4 Ownership of solid wastes – Anti-scavenging.

12-5 Repealed.

12-6 Annexation.

12-7 – 12-20 Reserved.

12-1 Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Administrator means the official of the city holding the office of public works director, or his or her designated representative.

Ancillary disposal provider means those persons that offer delivery, maintenance or clean-up services that by their nature include a disposal function. Ancillary disposal providers must provide a legitimate service other than garbage collection and disposal services equivalent to those provided by a city-contracted service provider. Examples of ancillary disposal providers include, but are not limited to: businesses that deliver new appliances, carpets or other furnishings and remove and dispose of the replaced item; contractors that self-haul construction and demolition wastes that they produce during the course of their regular business activities; and clean-up services that include a container or truck loading function in addition to hauling and disposal.

Cart means a city-approved wheeled plastic container that is designed for and used with a hydraulic lifting mechanism, with 35, 64 or 96 gallons of capacity; weighing not over 35 pounds when empty or 50 pounds per 32-gallon capacity when full; fitted with a sturdy handle and a cover; rodent and insect resistant; and capable of holding collected liquids without spilling when in an upright position.

City means the city of Federal Way, located in King County, Washington.

Commercial customer means a nonresidential customer, including but not limited to businesses, institutions and governmental agencies and all other similar users of nonresidential garbage collection services.

Curb or curbside means on the homeowners’ 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 service provider.

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 which is not less than one cubic yard nor greater than eight cubic yards in capacity.

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 capable of then being transported back to the customer’s site.

Extra unit means an additional quantity of garbage or yard debris set out next to the customer’s regular garbage or yard debris container. In the case of can or cart garbage service, an extra unit shall be the equivalent of 32 gallons of material. In the case of cart yard debris service, an extra unit shall equal 96 gallons of material and not more than 65 pounds of material. In the case of detachable container garbage or yard debris service, an extra unit shall be the equivalent of one cubic yard of material.

Garbage means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-solid wastes, including, but not limited to, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill and discarded commodities and non-source-separated construction/demolition materials that are placed by customers of the service provider in appropriate bins, bags, cans or other receptacles for collection and disposal by the service provider. The term garbage shall not include hazardous wastes, source-separated materials, recyclables or yard debris.

Garbage can means a city-approved watertight galvanized sheet metal or plastic container not exceeding four cubic feet or 32 gallons in capacity; weighing not over 15 pounds when empty or 50 pounds when full; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover equipped with a handle.

Hazardous waste means any substance that is:

(1) Defined as hazardous by 40 CFR Part 261 and regulated as hazardous waste by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976, 42 USC 6901 et seq., as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 USC 2601 et seq.; or any other federal statute or regulation governing the treatment, storage, handling or disposal of waste imposing special handling or disposal requirements similar to those required by Subtitle C of RCRA; or

(2) Defined as dangerous or extremely hazardous by Chapter 173-303 WAC and regulated as dangerous waste or extremely hazardous waste by the Washington State Department of Ecology under the State Hazardous Waste Management Act, Chapter 70.105 RCW, or any other Washington State statute or regulation governing the treatment, storage, handling or disposal of wastes and imposing special handling requirements similar to those required by Chapter 70.105 RCW;

(3) Any substance that after the effective date of the contract with the service provider comes within the scope of this definition as determined by the city. Likewise, any substance that after the effective date of the contract with the service provider ceases to fall within this definition as determined by the city shall not be deemed to be hazardous waste. Uncontaminated waste motor oil put out for collection by residential customers for recycling shall not be deemed to be hazardous waste.

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) for the disposal of garbage, or such other site as may be authorized by the King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and approved by the city.

Micro-can means 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.

Mini-can means a watertight galvanized sheet-metal or plastic container not exceeding 20 gallons in capacity or 30 pounds in weight when full; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover equipped with a handle.

Multifamily residence means a multiple-unit residence with five or more attached units serviced by a common solid waste storage container.

Person means a person, firm, partnership, association, institution or corporation. The term shall also mean the occupant and/or the owner of any premises for which service mentioned in this chapter is rendered, or eligible or entitled to be served.

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 which serves four or more residences.

Public street means a public way used for public travel, including public alleys.

Recyclables means any of the following when generated by a single-family or multifamily residential customer: aluminum cans; corrugated cardboard; glass containers, mixed waste paper; waste motor oil; newspaper; recyclable plastic containers that have contained nonhazardous products; poly-coated cartons; scrap metals not exceeding two feet in any direction and 35 pounds in weight per piece; tin cans; and such other materials that the city determines to be recyclable.

Recycling bin means a service provider-provided 20-gallon container suitable for single-family residential collection, storage, and curbside placement of the nonpaper portion of source-separated recyclables.

Recycling cart means a service provider-provided 35-, 64- or 96-gallon cart suitable for residential collection, storage and curbside placement of the paper fiber portion of source-separated recyclables. Recycling carts may also be used for the collection of the nonpaper fiber portion of source-separated recyclables by multifamily residences.

Recycling container means a set consisting of:

(1) One recycling bin and one recycling cart for single-family residences;

(2) Three stacking recycling baskets distributed to single-family residential customers under a previous service provider’s collection contract; or

(3) Recycling carts or detachable containers for multifamily residences.

Residence and residential means living space(s) individually rented, leased or owned.

Service provider or service providers means that entity or entities holding a valid contract or franchise with the city to collect solid waste.

Single-family residence means all one-unit houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes located on a public street or private road and mobile homes with individually billed collection. 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.

Solid waste means garbage, recyclables and yard debris.

Source-separated 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.

WUTC means the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

Yard debris means leaves, grass and clippings of woody and fleshy plants, as well as other source-separated organic materials compatible with the collection system and acceptable to the service provider’s processing facility. Unflocked, undecorated Christmas trees are acceptable as yard debris if cut to size. Materials larger than four inches in diameter or four feet in length are excluded. Yard debris that is contaminated or mixed with garbage or hazardous waste is also excluded.

Yard debris cart means a 96-gallon container provided to all subscribing single-family residences, multifamily residences and commercial customers for the purpose of containing and collecting yard debris. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 2, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 2, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 1, 1-2-02)

12-2 County disposal system – Designated.

All residential and commercial customer-generated garbage set out for collection by the city’s garbage service providers or that is self-hauled shall be properly disposed of through the King County disposal system, unless an alternative location is designated by the administrator. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 5, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 5, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 2, 1-2-02)

12-3 Solid waste management plan adopted – Exclusion of county powers.

(a) Adoption of Plan. The city council of the city of Federal Way hereby adopts the Final 2001 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan with addenda, incorporated herein by this reference.

(b) City Retains Service Level Authority. Pursuant to RCW 70.95.160, the city of Federal Way hereby determines that King County shall not exercise any powers regarding the levels and types of service for any aspect of solid waste handling in the city of Federal Way. King County regulations and ordinances regarding levels and types of service for any aspect of solid waste handling shall not apply within the corporate limits of the city as may now or hereafter be determined by the city.

(c) City Retains Rate Setting Authority. The city shall continue to determine solid waste and recycling collection rates. (Ord. No. 02-416, §§ 2, 3, 4, 3-19-02)

12-4 Ownership of solid wastes – Anti-scavenging.

Once residential recyclables, garbage and/or yard debris have been set out in an administrator-approved container on the curbside, or at such other location agreed to by a service provider pursuant to a service agreement with the city, ownership of those residential recyclables, garbage and/or yard debris materials passes to the service provider under the terms of the current service agreement with the city. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a service provider to remove or collect any such recyclables, garbage and/or yard debris once they are set out in a service provider-provided or approved container on the curbside or other approved location. However, any person may collect recyclables and/or yard debris materials delivered to such person at a location where it is legal to accept such materials. In addition, any person may collect commercial source-separated materials from his or her own containers, or un-containerized commercial source-separated materials from his or her customers. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 9, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 9, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 4, 1-2-02)

12-5 Commercial recycling program.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 8, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 8, 3-16-93)

12-6 Annexation.

The administrator shall be authorized to prepare franchises or agreements to extend city authority to annexed areas. (Ord. No. 02-411, § 6, 1-2-02)

12-7 – 12-20 Reserved.

Article II.
COLLECTION REGULATIONS

Sections:

12-21 Administration and enforcement.

12-22 Illegal dumping prohibited.

12-23 Composting allowed.

12-24 Garbage containerization.

12-25 Repealed.

12-26 Prevention of contamination.

12-27 Maintenance of containers.

12-28 Placement of containers in business areas.

12-29 Prohibited wastes.

12-30 Number of garbage containers – Discard or replacement of garbage container.

12-31 Yard debris containerization.

12-32 Repealed.

12-33 Recyclables containerization – Location of recycling containers.

12-34 Repealed.

12-35 Repealed.

12-36 Public nuisance.

12-37 Disabled service.

12-38 Hazardous waste.

12-39 Suspending collection from problem customers.

12-40 – 12-50 Reserved.

12-21 Administration and enforcement.

(a) The administrator is hereby authorized and directed to administer the collection and disposal of all solid waste in the city, and to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The director is authorized to prepare any implementing regulations necessary for the development and implementation of a voluntary garbage collection program with recycling rates imbedded to encourage participation by residential generators of solid waste.

(b) Civil enforcement of the provisions of this article, as against all persons other than authorized service providers, shall be governed by Chapter 1 FWCC, Article III, Civil Enforcement of Code. Civil enforcement is in addition to, and does not limit any other forms of enforcement available to the city including, but not limited to, criminal sanctions as specified herein or in FWCC 1-13, nuisance and injunction actions, or other civil or equitable actions to abate, discontinue, correct or discourage unlawful acts in violation of this article. Enforcement of the provisions of this article and chapter against authorized service providers shall be as provided by the applicable service agreement and as otherwise provided by law, including but not limited to criminal sanctions as specified herein or in FWCC 1-13, nuisance and injunction actions, or other civil or equitable actions to abate, discontinue, correct or discourage unlawful acts in violation of this article. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(F), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(F), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 99-342, § 9, 5-4-99; Ord. No. 02-411, § 7, 1-2-02)

12-22 Illegal dumping prohibited.

It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw or place any solid waste or source-separated material in any public street or other public place, or to deposit, throw or place any solid waste or source-separated material in any private road, private drive or on any private property regardless of the ownership, unless the solid waste or source-separated material is placed in approved collection containers. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(A), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(A), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 8, 1-2-02)

12-23 Composting allowed.

Vegetable wastes, ashes, leaves, grass, plant cuttings and other organic debris may be composted on private premises provided the compost site is maintained so as not to create odors, expose food waste, allow debris to become scattered or increase the risk from pests. Composting any waste that creates a public nuisance or health hazard is prohibited. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(B), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(B), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 9, 1-2-02)

12-24 Garbage containerization.

All residential garbage shall be placed in a service provider-provided or approved customer-provided garbage can, micro-can, mini-can or cart. In all cases, customers will be directed to have at least one rigid container as their primary garbage container. Plastic bags may be used as extra units for overflow volumes of garbage, but not as a customer’s primary container. Extra units will 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 and contents shall not exceed the weight limits set forth in their respective definitions in FWCC 12-1. Containers shall be

stored behind the front building line, or screened from view from the street and behind the setback line of Chapter 22 FWCC (Zoning), except on the day of scheduled pickup. Containers shall be placed at curbside on a public street or private road prior to 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, and shall be removed to their proper storage location as soon as possible after collection, but no later than 8:00 p.m.

All multifamily and commercial customer garbage shall be placed in a service provider-provided or approved customer-provided garbage can, micro-can, mini-can, cart, detachable container or drop-box container. Plastic bags may be used as extra units for overflow volumes of garbage, but not as a customer’s primary container. Extra units will 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 not weigh more than the weight limits set forth in their respective definitions in FWCC 12-1. All containers shall be located in conformance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 22 FWCC (Zoning). (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(C), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(C), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 10, 1-2-02)

12-25 Toters.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(D), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(D), (G), 3-16-93)

12-26 Prevention of contamination.

It shall be unlawful to deposit garbage in any container designated for source-separated materials, recyclables and/or yard debris, or to remove the covers therefrom unless such removal is necessary for deposit or removal of source-separated materials, recyclables and/or yard debris. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(I), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(K), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 12, 1-2-02)

12-27 Maintenance of containers.

Service provider-provided containers for the collection of solid waste shall remain the property of the service provider, unless otherwise provided for under the service agreement, and shall be provided for the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the customer. The containers shall not be damaged, destroyed or removed from the premises by any person. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(H), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(J), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 13, 1-2-02)

12-28 Placement of containers in business areas.

Any person accumulating solid waste or source-separated material in business areas whose location requires the placing of any type of container or extra unit on a sidewalk or alley for collection shall not place same on sidewalk or alley until the close of the business the day prior to collection, and shall remove such container from the sidewalk or alley immediately after opening for business or collection whichever is later. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(E), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(H), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 14, 1-2-02)

12-29 Prohibited wastes.

No hot ashes or other hot materials, dirt, sand, rocks, gasoline, solvents, oil, liquid paint or dangerous or hazardous wastes shall be placed in any garbage container of any kind for collection or removal. All kitchen, table, animal, vegetable and cooking waste or offal, before being deposited in garbage containers of any kind, shall be drained and wrapped in paper or other material in such a manner as to prevent, as nearly as possible, the moisture from such garbage from coming into contact with the sides or the bottoms of the containers. Dishwater or other liquid or semi-liquid kitchen wastes that are properly disposable down the sanitary drains shall not be deposited in garbage containers. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(F), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(I), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 15, 1-2-02)

12-30 Number of garbage containers – Discard or replacement of garbage container.

When use of garbage containers is allowed or required, sufficient garbage container capacity must be provided for the collection of all garbage as defined by this chapter. Worn out and improper containers shall be discarded or replaced. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(G), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(G.1), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 16, 1-2-02)

12-31 Yard debris containerization.

Deposit of yard debris in containers for garbage or recyclables for collection by the service provider shall be unlawful. No garbage or recyclables that are mixed with yard debris will be collected. Only yard debris from persons participating in the city’s yard debris collection program that is separated and contained in yard debris carts or such other method approved by the city’s current service provider will be collected. Yard debris carts are provided for residential and commercial recycling of yard debris and ease of curbside setout for collection by the city-contracted service provider. Yard debris will not be accepted for pickup by a city-contracted service provider if placed in plastic bags at curbside. Approved containers for yard debris collection include yard debris carts, detachable containers, plastic or galvanized garbage containers no larger than 32 gallons in size, and heavyweight Kraft paper bags. Customer-owned containers shall be labeled with a durable sticker that clearly identifies the container’s contents as yard debris. Containers shall be placed at curbside on a public street or private road prior to 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, and shall be removed to their proper storage location as soon as possible after collection, but no later than 8:00 p.m. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 4(J), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(L), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 17, 1-2-02)

12-32 Schedule of collection.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 10, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 10, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 95-236, § 1(B), 7-5-95)

12-33 Recyclables containerization – Location of recycling containers.

Recyclables may be accumulated in recycling bins, recycling carts or recycling containers, or such other collection container approved by the city’s current service provider. Service provider-provided containers for recyclables, including recycling bins, recycling carts and recycling containers, shall be placed at curbside, or at such other location agreed to by the service provider pursuant to a service agreement with the city. Containers shall be placed at curbside on a public street or private road prior to 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, and shall be removed to their proper storage location as soon as possible after collection, but no later than 8:00 p.m. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 7(C), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 7(C), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 19, 1-2-02)

12-34 Weight of recycling receptacle.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(E), 3-16-93)

12-35 Weight of extra unit.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 93-167, § 4(F), 3-16-93)

12-36 Public nuisance.

Every person shall have the duty to ensure that solid waste or source-separated material does not accumulate on or around his or her property in a manner that causes such solid waste or source-separated material to become a public nuisance both as to the amount of such solid waste or source-separated material, or the odor emanating from such solid waste or source-separated material. Each container used for the accumulation of solid waste or source-separated material shall be kept clean inside and out, and the area around the containers shall be kept in a neat and sanitary condition. The service provider shall provide written notification to the administrator and the customer concerning any violations of this provision. Any violation of this provision by a person shall subject the person to penalties described in FWCC 12-21. (Ord. No. 02-411, § 22, 1-2-02)

12-37 Disabled service.

Carry-out service shall be offered to residential customers lacking the ability to place containers at the curb, at no additional charge by the service providers. The city’s service providers shall use qualification criteria that is fair and meets the needs of the city’s disabled residents. (Ord. No. 02-411, § 23, 1-2-02)

12-38 Hazardous waste.

Hazardous wastes shall not be disposed of through the city’s solid waste 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. (Ord. No. 02-411, § 24, 1-2-02)

12-39 Suspending collection from problem customers.

Any customer that causes disruptions or conflicts that make continued service to that customer unreasonable or unsafe may be denied service or have his or her service discontinued. Disruptions or conflicts may include, but not be limited to, repeated damage to service provider-owned containers, repeated suspect claims of timely set-out followed by demands for return collection at no charge, repeated claims of service provider damage to a customer’s property, repeated nonpayment or other such problems. (Ord. No. 02-411, § 25, 1-2-02)

12-40 – 12-50 Reserved.

Article III.
COLLECTION COMPANIES

Sections:

12-51 Self-hauling.

12-52 Authorized service providers.

12-53 Business registration required.

12-54 Repealed.

12-55 Duties required.

12-56 Agreement with service provider.

12-57 Repealed.

12-58 – 12-70 Reserved.

12-51 Self-hauling.

Self-hauling of solid waste or source-separated material to an administrator-approved site is allowed. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(C), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(C), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 26, 1-2-02)

12-52 Authorized service providers.

The collection of, disposal of and billing for garbage generated within the corporate limits of the city shall be accomplished by service providers under written service agreement or franchise pursuant to ordinances of the city. Only such service providers that have a current service agreement or franchise with the city are authorized to collect garbage from within the incorporated city limits and to haul garbage through the streets of the city; however, ancillary disposal providers shall be allowed to collect, haul and dispose of garbage that is generated during the course of their regular business activities. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(A), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(A), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 27, 1-2-02)

12-53 Business registration required.

All service providers must have a current Federal Way business registration, and shall be liable for collecting and remitting all applicable taxes as required by law. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(E), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 28, 1-2-02)

12-54 Permit required.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(B), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(B), 3-16-93)

12-55 Duties required.

To provide for the public health, safety and general welfare, service providers or other collection companies operating within the city, to the extent permitted by law, at no additional cost to the city or its residents, shall comply with all provisions of the city code and any amendments thereof, applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, and city contracts or franchise agreements pertaining to the collection, handling, transportation and disposal of garbage. The city shall be entitled, during regular business hours, to inspect the books and records of the collection companies operating within the city. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(D), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(D), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 30, 1-2-02)

12-56 Agreement with service provider.

Service providers operating in compliance with this chapter under a service agreement with the city are permitted to enter private property to collect garbage, yard debris and recyclables from customers under a program administered and agreed to by the city or as may be further prescribed in regulations promulgated by the administrator. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 7(A), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 7(A), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 31, 1-2-02)

12-57 Implementation of regulations.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 7(B), 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 7(B), 3-16-93)

12-58 – 12-70 Reserved.

Article IV.
RATES, CHARGES AND BILLING PROCEDURE

Sections:

12-71 Rates for services.

12-72 Billing and cash receipting by service provider.

12-73 Repealed.

12-74 Collection of debt.

12-75 Repealed.

12-76 Repealed.

12-77 Repealed.

12-71 Rates for services.

The billing rates and service fees to be charged residential (both single-family residential and multifamily residential) customers for garbage, recyclables and yard debris, and commercial customers for garbage and yard debris collection and disposal services shall be set by the current service agreement between the service provider and the city. Such billing rates and service fees shall be published as required by Washington State law, and made available to the public upon reasonable request and as required by Washington State law. Changes to such billing rates and service fees may be made as authorized in the current service agreement between the service provider and the city so long as proper public notice is given and the new billing rates and service fees are published as required by Washington State law, and made available to the public upon reasonable request and as required by Washington State law. The current billing rates and service fees shall be on file with the city clerk. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 12, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 2, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 12, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 33, 1-2-02)

12-72 Billing and cash receipting by service provider.

Any service provider that has entered into a service agreement with the city for the collection and disposal of garbage, recyclables and/or yard debris is hereby authorized to carry out the billing and cash receipting functions related to the collection and disposal services provided for in the service agreement at the rates and fees designated therein for residential (both single-family residential and multifamily residential) garbage, recyclables and yard debris, and commercial customer garbage and yard debris, and such other services as required and/or provided for under the service agreement. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 11, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 1, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 11, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 34, 1-2-02)

12-73 Frequency of billing.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 11, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 1, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 11, 3-16-93)

12-74 Collection of debt.

All debt collection under this article must be handled by the service provider and the service provider is responsible for all delinquencies. Any such delinquencies shall not alleviate the service provider from any obligations to the city. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 11, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 1, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 11, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 02-411, § 36, 1-2-02)

12-75 Franchisee retainage.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 11, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 1, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 11, 3-16-93)

12-76 Payments to city.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 11, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 92-125, § 1, 1-21-92; Ord. No. 93-167, § 11, 3-16-93)

12-77 Lien and enforcement.

Repealed by Ord. No. 02-411. (Ord. No. 91-124, § 13, 12-17-91; Ord. No. 93-167, § 13, 3-16-93)