§ 13.48.110. Refuse collection services—Charges.

A.

The monthly charge for the collection and disposal of garbage services shall be the basic rate as established by a resolution of the city council times the equivalency multipliers set forth in this section. In addition thereto, additional rates for street sweeping services may be established by a resolution of the city council and included on billing for refuse.

B.

Amendments or changes of any type or nature in the rates or charges herein described may be made upon proper notice and procedures as described in existing state law.

C.

Equivalency multiplier for residential collection:

1.

Private homes: one;

2.

Apartment houses and mobile home parks: 0.83;

3.

Motels and hotels: 0.50.

D.

Equivalency Multiplier for Commercial Collection.

	Number of Pick ups per Week
Quantity Per Collection	2	3	4	5	6
1. Up to 90 gallons	1	1.5	2.0	2.5	3
2. 1 cubic yard	2	3.0	4.0	5.0	6
3. 1-½ cu. yds. (300 gallons)	3	4.5	6.0	7.5	9
4. 2 cubic yards	4	6.0	8.0	10.0	12
5. 3 cubic yards	6	9.0	12.0	15.0	18

 

E.

Average annual occupancy shall be computed on a calendar year basis from information furnished by the owner using the following formula:

Units occupied on a semi-monthly basis

Basis during year	=	Average Annual Occupancy
Number of units × 24

 

In the event owner fails to supply required occupancy information, charge shall be based on one hundred percent occupancy.

F.

In addition to any other charges or fees set forth in this chapter, each residential customer shall pay monthly fees for service related to the city's green waste program and a monthly fee for the city's recycling program, which shall be set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 1150 §2, 2006; Ord. 1136 §2, 2005; Ord. 1104 §1, 2003; Ord. 1060 §1 (Exh. A (part)), 2001).