Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste
Article II. General Provisions
Section 13.02.0210 Rates and Regulations
- General rates and charges for solid waste collection or disposal service are set by the city council as a part of the City’s annual budgeting process on any lawful basis. The rate structure considers the nature of the materials collected or received for disposal, how the materials are prepared, such as being baled or tied in bundles, or compacted, and the volume or weight of the materials. Volume-type rates are based on the size of the container used. In addition, charges are imposed based on number the of containers, and for extra collection effort, collection distance from the automated cart to collection vehicle access point.
- In the exercise of reasonable business judgment, the director may set temporary rates, either with reductions or increases for periods of up to sixty days.
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- Specific charges may be waived by the director, in the exercise of reasonable business judgment and/or protection of the public health and safety, considering also the convenience and efficiency of department operations.
Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007
Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1
