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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 13.02.0318
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article III. Collection

Section 13.02.0318 Pickup Area – Containers to be Clean – Additional Charges
  1. Customers are responsible to keep the pickup area and containers or carts in a sanitary condition with the outside thereof clean and free from accumulating grease, decomposing materials and litter.
    1. Loose solid waste must be deposited in containers for collection.
    1. Solid waste collection workers are not normally premises clean-up crews. Clean-up effort by the department will be at an additional service charge against the utility account of the premises served for special handling.
  1. Customers are responsible to keep containers clean. Where determined necessary, to protect the public health, safety, or aesthetics, the director may order or a customer may request a cleaned replacement container (cleaning fee or refurbishing charge assessed).

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1