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Title 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0552
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article VI. Recycling Rates

Section 13.02.0552 Recycling Rates – Nonresidential – Residential Premises with Multi-unit Dwellings Premises – Additional
  1. The following rates apply to premises with multi-unit dwellings where the director determines larger volume containers are needed. In addition to the residential recycling program, customers not otherwise participating may request recycling service of any and all materials accepted in the curbside program under the following rates. (See SMC 13.02.0122(B))
  1. Collection of single-stream recyclables is available weekly (with the exception of carts) at the following monthly rates:

Nonresidential & Multi-unit Dwellings

Monthly Amount

 

2024

Collection of single-stream recyclables

30, 60, & 90 gallon cart (bi-weekly service)

$19.66

One cubic yard dumpster

$40.99

Two cubic yard dumpster

$62.91

Three cubic yard dumpster

$94.36

Four cubic yard dumpster

$125.79

Six cubic yard dumpster

$188.71

Loose Yardage

One yard

$55.64

Two yards

$77.53

Three yards

$108.98

Four yards

$140.43

Six yards

$203.35
  1. Rollout rates, including packouts for recycling carts, are available at the same increment and percentage of increase as the general mixed solid waste rate (one-half of standard sixty gallon refuse rate for each fifty feet for items not within six feet of pickup location).
  1. Load Truck Loose Yardage Recyclables – Collection Rates/Hour (hand-loaded). Rates in this section are stated based on fifteen-minute increments. The minimum charge is thirty minutes.

Load Truck Loose Yardage Recyclables

2024

Single-axle truck and driver

$30.39

Tandem-axle truck driver

$42.26
  1. The department retains any proceeds from sale of recyclables.
  1. Loads including non-recyclable solid waste are charged as a regular solid waste load, in addition to return trip charges applicable.
  1. The director of solid waste management reserves the right to deny service to any generator that does not meet a minimum standard of recyclable quality as determined by the director’s evaluation.

Date Passed: Monday, August 28, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36428 Section 12