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Title 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0334
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article III. Collection

Section 13.02.0334 Compaction Container Requirements
  1. Compactor customers must contact the department in advance to insure that the compaction unit is compatible with department vehicles and equipment and to insure the location allows proper access for collection. Customers are cautioned to be aware of site and access requirements, including minimum height and width clearances needed for collection vehicles, particularly those relating to adequate foundation for departmental vehicle access and container location.
    1. Damage to premises or property because of weight from collection vehicles and equipment, container placement or returning container to the ground after dumping is at the customer’s sole risk and liability.
    1. Customers are fully responsible to provide adequate advance notice to the department of any conditions or problems on site susceptible to damage or injury.
    1. Wheels on compactors can be damaged by the act of normal dumping of these containers.
    1. The City is not responsible for damage through normal wear and tear.
    1. Spillage due to overfill or other conditions not the result of active City fault is the customers responsibility.
  1. In addition to regularly arranged service, customers may request additional pickups.
    1. One-day advance notice to the department is needed.
    1. The department will seek to provide pickup on the next business day after notification.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1