Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste
Article III. Collection
Section 13.02.0300 Weekly Collection Mandatory – Exception for Temporary Service
Weekly collection service is mandatory for all occupied premises or any other premises generati ng solid waste, and must be accepted and paid for by the premises owner or occupant except only as provided in subsection (B) of this section. Unless otherwise defined, for purposes of this section, “occupied” means either:
Water or other utility service is currently supplied to the premises; or
There are other signs of physical occupancy or human habitati on.
The department may order collection more frequently than on a weekly basis, considering the public health, safety or aesthetics, where it appears necessary. For unoccupied premises, service may be ordered by the director as determined necessary. (See SMC 13.02.0500(C)).
Premises not required to have weekly service must accept at least monthly service unless the director sets another minimum service interval, considering the public health and safety, and business and administrati ve convenience. Premises eligible for considerati on of a reduced (monthly) service interval are:
premises with temporary disposal needs, but only if generati ng solely nonputrescible wastes, and only so long as said account remains a temporary need;
nonresidential use premises, but only where generati ng solely nonputrescible, dry wastes, and only where the wastes generated from said premises regularly exceed twenty cubic yards per month, minimum volume.
Each residence may stop and start service no more than two times a year with a minimum of two weeks for each shut-off. Minimum vacati on or vacancy shut off is two weeks.
Date Passed: Monday, October 14, 2024
Effective Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
ORD C36589 Section 12
