Chapter 8.14
SOLID WASTE RECYCLING
Sections:
8.14.030 Services to be provided.
8.14.040 Compulsory recyclable collection service.
8.14.050 Scavenging prohibited.
8.14.060 Litter around receptacles.
8.14.080 Reporting of proposed rates.
8.14.090 Recycling program monitoring and reporting.
8.14.100 Changes in provision of recycling services.
8.14.110 Use of existing recycling collectors, processors and markets.
8.14.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to define levels of city-wide recycling services which shall be made available to all single-family and multifamily residential dwellings in the city. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
A. “Commercial” means any nonresidential establishments which are not defined above.
B. “Garbage” means all putrescible solid and semi-solid wastes, including but not limited to animal and vegetable wastes. “Garbage” does not include the following:
1. Recyclable refuse and yard waste as defined below;
2. Primary products of public, private, industrial, commercial, mining and agricultural operations;
3. Sludge and septage;
4. Wood waste as defined by WAC 173-304-100(91);
5. Dangerous or hazardous wastes as defined in RCW 70.105.010 and/or Chapter 173-303 WAC;
6. Abandoned vehicles or parts thereof;
7. Demolition wastes as defined by WAC 173-304-100(19).
C. “Haulers” means those corporate entities currently, or in the future, certified by the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission to collect trash in the city. As of June 1, 1990, the hauler is Lemay, Inc.
D. “Multifamily” means those residential establishments containing three or more dwelling units.
E. “Yard waste” means grass clippings, shrubbery and tree or trimmings therefrom, and other organic solid waste resulting from horticulture, gardening, landscaping, or other similar uses. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.030 Services to be provided.
Each waste collector that services the city shall be responsible for making the following recycling services available to their operation areas within the city:
A. Collection of the following material from the curb when properly set out on the designated collection day for collection by the designated hauler:
1. Old newspaper;
2. Mixed waste paper, including old corrugated containers (cardboard);
3. Aluminum food and beverage containers;
4. Tin-plated steel food and beverage containers;
5. Glass food and beverage containers.
Other recyclable materials, such as plastics or waste oil, may be collected on a continuing basis, at the option of the city when reasonable costs for including specified additional materials are allocated to residents receiving the added service.
B. Collection shall be biweekly from each single-family and multifamily residence, preferably on the same day as trash collection, unless the hauler can demonstrate to the city that an alternative collection schedule can result in the same or high levels of participation and recovery.
C. Recycling customers will be provided with recycling bins at the cost of the city’s recycling contractor. Replacement of such bins shall be on the following basis:
1. Replacement necessitated by bin damage due to the contractor’s negligence shall be made at the contractor’s expense.
2. Replacement necessitated by bin damage due to customer negligence shall be at the customer’s expense. The cost shall be added to the customer’s bill.
D. Promotional strategies shall be employed by the haulers to reasonably and regularly inform and notify each eligible residence of the availability of recyclable collection service and of appropriate actions and schedules for preparing material for set out.
E. The city shall participate in Thurston County’s public education and awareness program utilizing funds from the county recycling grant. The city shall where possible reinforce the efforts of private citizens and groups to promote public awareness and environmental consciousness.
F. The haulers shall take measures to reduce all possible costs to Yelm’s customers of the collection of recyclables. This shall include, but not be limited to, provision of small trash containers and a commensurate reduced rate, provision of alternatives to providing a toter for yard waste (such as allowing customers to use their own containers), credits for composting. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.040 Compulsory recyclable collection service.
The owner and occupant of all residential premises within the city shall be required to use the curbside collection service for recyclable refuse provided by the city’s contractor, and shall be required to comply with all regulations and rate schedules relating to the same as specified in this chapter.
A. On the day of collection each customer is to place all garbage cans, recycling bins and yard waste collection carts in an accessible place abutting the street or alley used by the collection trucks to service the subject property. The cans, bins and/or carts shall be situated at the edge of the public right-of-way or at the curb line if such exists. Arrangements may be made for special collection for handicapped person, multiple-family complexes, and commercial and industrial customers. Customers not complying with the collection site requirements shall be charged an additional fee of $2.00 per receptacle per month.
B. Commercial establishments are recognized to present unique circumstances which may initially preclude the selection of a single, uniform approach to the collection of recyclables. In recognition of such circumstances the haulers are urged to work with representatives of this customer class to develop alternatives for collection of recyclables and for promoting high levels of participation by this customer class. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.050 Scavenging prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, other than the city, the city’s recycling contractor, or a private disposal company franchised by the city, to scavenge, remove or collect any garbage or refuse after it has been set out by a customer for collection at the curbside or other approved location. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.060 Litter around receptacles.
It is the duty of each customer to keep the area around its garbage and refuse receptacles free from litter. If it is necessary for the city or the city’s recycling contractor to clean up the litter around receptacles, the customer’s garbage and refuse bill for that month shall be doubled. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.070 Unlawful dumping.
It is unlawful to dump or deposit any garbage or refuse upon any street or alley or on any public or private property, except in a receptacle intended for that purpose and with the implied or express consent of the owner of said receptacle. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.080 Reporting of proposed rates.
Prior to seeking rate adjustments from the WUTC, the haulers shall provide the Yelm city council, through the city clerk/treasurer, a complete report on the proposed rates, and any supporting documentation which the city clerk/treasurer might require. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.090 Recycling program monitoring and reporting.
The haulers shall provide the city with reports on the status of the recycling program. These reports shall be provided at least on a yearly basis or at a more frequent request by the city, with due notice and time for preparation. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, rates of participation, amount of recyclables and yard waste produced by appropriate categories, volumes, and tonnages, logs of customer complaints and comments, and any other reasonable elements which shall be requested by the city. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.100 Changes in provision of recycling services.
A. It is recognized that the experience of the first year will require evaluation by the haulers and by the city in order to identify needs for potential changes to the program defined in this chapter. It is the intent of the city council to formally review the programs of the hauler after approximately one year of operation.
B. The city council may from time to time review the recycling program in regard to participation rates, customer satisfaction, and comparative customer rates, and may exercise its authority in considering changes to how recycling services are provided in the city. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.110 Use of existing recycling collectors, processors and markets.
Haulers are encouraged to contract with existing recycling operators for source separated collection services in those areas where such service is currently being provided. In arranging for processing and marketing of materials collected, haulers are encouraged to coordinate with existing processors and markets and with other collection programs in order to obtain consistent and high value for materials delivered. (Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).
8.14.120 Collection rates.
The following rates shall be charged for the collection of waste materials no less than once per week and recyclables no less than once every other week for all city limit single-family and/or multifamily residences:
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A. |
One mini-can (20 gallon). . . . . . . . . . . |
$ 8.20 |
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B. |
One standard (32 gallon) container or bundle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
10.55 |
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C. |
Two standard (32 gallon) containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
13.70 |
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D. |
Three standard (32 gallon) containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
17.95 |
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E. |
Four standard (32 gallon) containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
21.95 |
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F. |
One one-cubic-yard container and a like amount for each additional such container. . . . . . . . . . . |
57.75 |
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G. |
One one-and-one-half-cubic-yard container and a like amount for each additional such container. . . . . . . . . . . |
79.70 |
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H. |
One two-cubic-yard container and a like amount for each additional such container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
97.70 |
(Ord. 402 § 3, 1991).