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Spokane Municipal Code

***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 13.02.0404
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article IV. Recycling

Section 13.02.0404 Recycling – Residential-use Premises – Nonresidential-use Premises
  1. The department is required to offer minimum levels of residential curbside recycling collection service to all residential-use premises, consistent with the requirements of chapter 70.95 RCW and the Spokane solid waste management plan, to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of waste generated.
    1. For premises using residential-style automated cart or equivalent service, a minimum recycling service of one recycling cart is mandatory and will be charged whether or not used. This fee is already included in the basic monthly billing for regular solid waste service.
    1. For premises with multi-unit dwellings, an approved recycling container of greater volume may be required to be used, depending on the level of service need for the account, as determined by the director.
  1. Nonresidential-use premises may choose to receive service with or without additional recycling. All customers are encouraged to participate in the department’s recycling program.
    1. In addition to participation in the residential recycling program, for nonresidential-use premises, the department offers reduced rates for recyclables.
  1. Recyclable collection service for rolloff containers is charged as provided in SMC 13.02.0550.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2012

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ORD C34938 Section 22