§ 8.04.040. Mandatory collection service—Exemptions.  


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  • (a)

    There is imposed a mandatory scheme of solid waste collection within the city. The owner of a single-family dwelling, multiple-family dwelling or business establishment is liable for the minimum collection service charge applicable to the collection of one container per week of the type specified in Section 8.04.050, whether or not the collection service is used. If a person does not use the service, he must maintain his property in the same manner as though he subscribed to the service, by disposing of all solid waste not less often than if the waste were collected.

    (b)

    No minimum charge shall be made where the premises are vacant for a period in excess of 14 days if the city receives notification of such vacancy prior to the commencement of the vacancy.

    (c)

    A person whose residence is located such a distance from a public or private street that a substantial hardship results to that person from the requirement that solid waste be presented for collection on a mandatory basis may apply to the city council for an exemption from the mandatory provisions of this chapter. An exemption shall be granted only upon a finding by the council that the hardship to the person outweighs the public need for routine solid waste collection at the residence in question. The granting of an exemption shall not relieve the person receiving the exemption from disposing of solid waste not less often than if it were collected.

(Ord. 356B §5, 1979)