Chapter 11.25
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION COMPANIES
Sections:
11.25.020 Authorized service providers.
11.25.030 Business registration required.
11.25.050 Agreement with service provider.
11.25.010 Self-hauling.
Self-hauling of solid waste or source-separated material to an administrator-approved site is allowed.
(Ord. No. 02-411, § 26, 1-2-02; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(C), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(C), 12-17-91. Code 2001 § 12-51.)
11.25.020 Authorized service providers.
The collection of, disposal of and billing for garbage generated within the corporate limits of the city shall be accomplished by service providers under written service agreement or franchise pursuant to ordinances of the city. Only such service providers that have a current service agreement or franchise with the city are authorized to collect garbage from within the incorporated city limits and to haul garbage through the streets of the city; however, ancillary disposal providers shall be allowed to collect, haul and dispose of garbage that is generated during the course of their regular business activities. Ancillary disposal providers must provide a legitimate service other than garbage collection and disposal services equivalent to those provided by a city-contracted service provider.
(Ord. No. 09-593, § 4, 1-6-09; Ord. No. 02-411, § 27, 1-2-02; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(A), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(A), 12-17-91. Code 2001 § 12-52.)
11.25.030 Business registration required.
All service providers must have a current Federal Way business registration, and shall be liable for collecting and remitting all applicable taxes as required by law.
(Ord. No. 02-411, § 28, 1-2-02; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(E), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 91-124, § 3, 12-17-91. Code 2001 § 12-53.)
11.25.040 Duties required.
To provide for the public health, safety and general welfare, service providers or other collection companies operating within the city, to the extent permitted by law, at no additional cost to the city or its residents, shall comply with all provisions of the city code and any amendments thereof, applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, and city contracts or franchise agreements pertaining to the collection, handling, transportation and disposal of garbage. The city shall be entitled, during regular business hours, to inspect the books and records of the collection companies operating within the city.
(Ord. No. 02-411, § 30, 1-2-02; Ord. No. 93-167, § 3(D), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 91-124, § 3(D), 12-17-91. Code 2001 § 12-55.)
11.25.050 Agreement with service provider.
Service providers operating in compliance with this division under a service agreement with the city are permitted to enter private property to collect garbage, yard debris and recyclables from customers under a program administered and agreed to by the city or as may be further prescribed in regulations promulgated by the administrator.
(Ord. No. 02-411, § 31, 1-2-02; Ord. No. 93-167, § 7(A), 3-16-93; Ord. No. 91-124, § 7(A), 12-17-91. Code 2001 § 12-56.)