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Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0300
 

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
  1. Weekly collection service is mandatory for all occupied premises or any other premises generating 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:
    1. Water or other utility service is currently supplied to the premises; or
    1. There are other signs of physical occupancy or human habitation.

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)).

  1. 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 administrative convenience. Premises eligible for consideration of a reduced (monthly) service interval are:
    1. premises with temporary disposal needs, but only if generating solely nonputrescible wastes, and only so long as said account remains a temporary need;
    1. nonresidential use premises, but only where generating solely nonputrescible, dry wastes, and only where the wastes generated from said premises regularly exceed twenty cubic yards per month, minimum volume.
    1. 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 vacation or vacancy shut off is two weeks.

Date Passed: Monday, October 14, 2024

Effective Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

ORD C36589 Section 12