8.20.080 Service charges for single-family.
The contractor shall collect all garbage, recyclables and organics placed at curbside for disposal by residential customers in contractor-provided wheeled carts. The contractor shall offer carry-out service to disabled customers at no charge per the contract and to all other customers for the appropriate service level rate plus the carry-out surcharge in accordance with contract.
The variable cart rate is based upon carts, bins and refuse material being placed two feet apart, at least three feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, and fences. Cart wheels shall be placed as close to the curb as possible with cart lids opening towards the street. Total weight of each article of refuse is not to exceed 65 pounds/32-gallon capacity. Larger carts are lifted mechanically and are limited to 200 pounds.
A. Residential single-family, one pickup per week, everything placed for pickup by resident to include solid waste, recyclables and yard debris. Fees shall be as established in the contract with the solid waste hauler; the contract and schedule of fees shall be on file for review and available at the city clerk’s office.
B. All collections in residential areas (including both single-family and multifamily residences) shall be made between the accustomed hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the city authorizes a temporary extension of hours or days. Saturday collection is allowed to the extent consistent with make-up collections and holiday/inclement weather schedules.
C. If garbage, recyclables or organics are set out inappropriately, improperly prepared or contaminated with unacceptable materials, the contractor shall place in a prominent location a notification tag that identifies the specific problem(s) and reason for rejecting the materials for collection per fee listed in the contract with the solid waste hauler.
D. In the event that a particular customer repeatedly damages a cart or requests more than one replacement cart during the term of the contract due to negligence or intentional misuse, the contractor shall forward in writing the customer’s name and address to the city administrator. The administrator shall then attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the problem continues, the contractor may discontinue service to that customer, on the administrator’s approval.
E. Contractor-Furnished Temporary Container. The contractor shall provide temporary containers to residential and commercial customers on an on-call basis. The available container size options and charges shall be as established in the contract with the solid waste hauler. (Ord. 2172 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2118 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1935 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1919 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1890 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1862 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1826 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1750 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1686 § 3, 1997; Ord. 1624 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1618 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1574 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1553 § 2, 1994; Ord. 1513 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1441 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1400 § 5, 1990).