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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0306
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article III. Collection

Section 13.02.0306 Days of Service – Holidays
  1. Collection services are provided Monday through Friday except during holidays.
    1. Disposal facilities are open seven days a week, except holidays.
    1. Saturday collection occurs only for Friday holiday make-up service.
    1. There is no regular Saturday or Sunday collection except as may be ordered by the director.
    1. Saturday and Sunday collection may be billed as an “extra” service in accord with administrative needs.
    1. Weekly collection service is generally scheduled for the same weekday for specific premises or areas but is subject to modification by the director as may be required for efficient operation of the department.
  1. There are six departmental holidays:
    1. New Year’s Day,
    1. Memorial Day,
    1. Independence Day,
    1. Labor Day,
    1. Thanksgiving Day, and
    1. Christmas Day.

When a holiday occurs, the regular collection weekday for service is one day later for holiday make-up service, starting the day after the holiday. Where a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday is taken as the holiday. Holiday scheduling is adjustable by the director.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2012

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ORD C34938 Section 9