Chapter 13.20
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Sections:
13.20.020 Scattering of refuse.
13.20.040 Containers on public way.
13.20.050 Container maintenance.
13.20.060 Collection authorization.
13.20.070 Adoption of rules and regulations.
13.20.080 Mandatory collection.
13.20.090 Charges and collection fees.
13.20.095 Curbside yard waste collection program.
13.20.100 Modification of fees and charges.
13.20.110 Collection of fees and charges.
13.20.120 Violation – Penalty.
13.20.010 Definitions.
The following definitions shall be used in interpreting this chapter:
A. “Garbage” means all animal, fruit, grain and vegetable waste and table scraps originating from kitchens, dining rooms and similar places.
B. “Refuse” means all sweepings, cleanings, trash, rubbish, litter, garbage, industrial or domestic wastes, organic wastes or residue of animals sold as meat, fruit or other vegetable matter from kitchens, dining rooms, markets or places dealing in or handling meats, fowl, fruits, grain or vegetables, ashes and cinders, animal waste, the carcasses of animals, trees or shrub trimmings, dirt, wood, stone, brick, plaster or materials resulting from the demolition, alteration or construction of buildings or structures, accumulated waste materials or substances which may become nuisances.
C. “Trash” means waste material containing no putrid matter. (Ord. 396 § 2, 1973)
13.20.020 Scattering of refuse.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to throw, place or scatter any refuse, trash or garbage over or upon any premises, street or alley either public or private or adjacent thereto and either with or without the intent to later remove or burn or to suffer or permit from accumulation of such refuse and garbage any premises owned, occupied or controlled by such persons, firm or corporation to become offensive, unsanitary, unsightly or unsafe to public health or hazardous to fire. (Ord. 396 § 3, 1973)
13.20.030 Storage of refuse.
It is unlawful for any individual, firm or corporation to store or permit the storage of refuse, trash or garbage on or about their premises or the premises occupied by them unless such refuse is kept in those certain containers hereinafter provided for. The owner or persons in charge of or in possession of any property or premises within the city wherein refuse or garbage shall originate shall at all times keep or cause to be kept portable sanitary containers for the disposal therein of garbage and refuse and shall deposit or cause to be deposited therein such garbage and refuse and shall be the duty of the owner or person in control of any dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house to furnish to and to see that his tenants are supplied with such sanitary containers as provided in this chapter. Such containers shall be watertight, of good construction with no major dents and of not more than 30 gallons’ capacity, shall have a handle at each side thereof and tight-fitting lids; provided, however, that the owner or person in control of any such premises may in lieu of individual containers provide a bin or bins with lids, suitable for mechanical loading and approved as to construction by the city superintendent. Such lids shall be removed only when necessary to place refuse and garbage in such containers or to take the same therefrom. Such containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition with the outside thereof clean and free from accumulating grease and decomposing matter. The gross weight of any container other than a bin when full shall not exceed 75 pounds. Such portable metal can shall be of such number as shall be capable of holding the normal weekly accumulation of refuse and domestic garbage originating upon said premises. (Ord. 396 § 4, 1973)
13.20.040 Containers on public way.
No container shall be kept or stored on any public alley or street in the city where there are alleys, such containers shall be kept on private property in a convenient and accessible location to such alley. Where there are no alleys, such containers shall be placed on private property in such location as is most readily accessible to the street without interfering with the convenient, sightly and sanitary enjoyment of such property. (Ord. 396 § 5, 1973)
13.20.050 Container maintenance.
All containers shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and all garbage shall be drained or wrapped in paper or other material in such manner as to prevent as nearly as possible moisture from such garbage from coming in contact with the sides or bottom of the container. (Ord. 396 § 6, 1973)
13.20.060 Collection authorization.
No person other than employees of the city duly employed so to do shall collect any refuse, trash or garbage within the city without first securing from the city a contract therefor.
A. No contract shall be let for the hauling of refuse, trash or garbage unless the person or firm to whom such contract is let shall comply with all governmental regulations necessary for the undertaking and carrying out of such employment.
B. All contract collectors must leave all streets and alleys at the place of loading in a clean and sanitary condition. Such collectors shall not permit any material to be dropped, blown or spilled from said trucks or vehicles in or on any of the public ways of the city. (Ord. 396 § 7, 1973)
13.20.070 Adoption of rules and regulations.
The city council is authorized and directed to make and adopt by resolution such rules in addition to those in this chapter for the collection, hauling and disposal of refuse, trash or garbage. (Ord. 396 § 8, 1973)
13.20.080 Mandatory collection.
In order to ensure that all residences, commercial establishments, and industrial businesses utilize garbage collection services, there will be an assessment placed against occupied residences, operating commercial establishments, and operating industrial businesses, regardless of whether garbage containers are utilized. The mayor is authorized to exempt properties from mandatory collection requirements in extraordinary cases such as access constraints or limitations, or involving safety considerations. (Ord. 1254 § 2, 2011; Ord. 988 § 2, 2003; Ord. 819 § 2, 1996; Ord. 800 § 2, 1995; Ord. 788 § 2, 1994; Ord. 767 § 2, 1993; Ord. 736 § 2, 1992)
13.20.090 Charges and collection fees.
A. The following schedule of charges and collection fees is hereby fixed as the garbage collection fees for all occupied residences, commercial establishments, and industrial businesses within the city of Zillah, Washington:
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Residential Service (1 pick up per week): |
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1 64-gallon cart (2 can equivalent) |
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$21.39 per month |
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1 96-gallon cart (3 can equivalent) |
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$24.09 per month |
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2 64-gallon cart (4 can equivalent) |
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$29.64 per month |
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1 64-gallon cart and 1 96-gallon cart (5 can equivalent) |
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$32.94 per month |
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2 96-gallon cart (6 can equivalent) |
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$34.98 per month |
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3 96-gallon cart (9 can equivalent) |
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$52.15 per month |
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Extra units |
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$4.18 per item |
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96-gallon yard waste containers (every other week) |
$12.74 per month |
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2 96-gallon yard waste containers (every other week) |
$20.56 per month |
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Yard waste delivery fees |
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$29.98 per tote delivered |
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Drive-in service fee |
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$5.16 |
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Return trip fee |
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$6.19 |
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Commercial Cart Service (1 pick up per week): |
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1 64-gallon cart (2 can equivalent) |
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$22.81 per month |
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1 96-gallon cart (3 can equivalent) |
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$25.96 per month |
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2 64-gallon cart (4 can equivalent) |
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$31.51 per month |
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1 64-gallon cart and 1 96-gallon cart (5 can equivalent) |
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$36.78 per month |
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2 96-gallon cart (6 can equivalent) |
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$40.65 per month |
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3 96-gallon cart (9 can equivalent) |
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$57.82 per month |
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Extra units |
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$4.15 per item |
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Container Service: |
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1.5-yard – 1 time per week |
$111.46 |
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1.5-yard – 2 times per week |
$205.06 |
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1.5-yard – 3 times per week |
$307.68 |
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3-yard – 1 time per week |
$187.30 |
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3-yard – 2 times per week |
$337.38 |
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3-yard – 3 times per week |
$509.71 |
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4-yard – 1 times per week |
$259.29 |
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4-yard – 2 times per week |
$469.79 |
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6-yard – 1 times per week |
$335.25 |
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6-yard – 2 times per week |
$625.23 |
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Temporary Container Service: |
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Delivery Fee |
Daily Rental |
Dump Fee |
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1.5-yard |
$35.21 |
$2.81 |
$20.08 |
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3-yard |
$42.39 |
$2.81 |
$35.68 |
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4-yard |
$42.50 |
$3.15 |
$48.00 |
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6-yard |
$49.59 |
$3.49 |
$56.40 |
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Extra Pick-ups: |
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1.5-yard |
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$21.00 |
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3-yard |
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$33.89 |
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4-yard |
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$41.21 |
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6-yard |
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$57.41 |
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Drop Boxes: |
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20-yard (haul fee) |
$163.90 |
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30-yard (haul fee) |
$201.41 |
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40-yard (haul fee) |
$339.98 |
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20-yard rent per month |
$65.44 |
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30-yard rent per month |
$74.54 |
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40-yard rent per month |
$74.54 |
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Compactor per haul |
$301.64 per dump plus dump fees |
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Other: |
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Owner of a 1.5 yard dumpster |
$68.73 service charge per month |
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Can replacement fee |
$69.33 |
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B. Penalty Provision. A penalty of $15.00 shall be charged on bills that have not been paid by the fifteenth of the month. Nothing shall be credited or taken away from bills paid before the fifteenth of said month. A penalty notice will be mailed out to the address on file and will also serve as a 10-day notice that the account is delinquent and will be disconnected if not paid. Failure to receive a billing statement does not relieve the utility account from receiving charges or penalties.
C. Collection Agencies. The city may assign delinquent accounts of more than four months to a licensed collection agency under the authority provided in RCW 19.16.500. At least 30 days before assigning debt, the city will first attempt to make a good faith and reasonable effort to provide the debtor with the existence of the debt and that the debt may be assigned to a collection agency if not paid. (Ord. 1576 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1567 §§ 2, 5, 6, 2023; Ord. 988 § 3, 2003; Ord. 858 § 2, 1998; Ord. 819 § 3, 1996; Ord. 800 § 3, 1995; Ord. 788 § 3, 1994; Ord. 767 § 3, 1993; Ord. 736 § 4, 1992)
13.20.095 Curbside yard waste collection program.
A. Purpose. The city council for the city of Zillah, Washington, has determined, after receiving input from city residents, that a voluntary curbside yard waste collection program should be implemented.
B. Curbside Yard Waste Program. A curbside yard waste program is established. Yard waste collection will be every other week commencing the first of March and ending the end of November of each year. Toters will be provided by the city.
C. Curbside Yard Waste Collection Voluntary. The collection of curbside yard waste shall be voluntary for all subscribers within the city of Zillah.
D. Monthly Charges and Collection Fees. Each resident electing to participate in the yard waste collection program shall pay a fee of $20.00 to the city in order to receive a 96-gallon tote. In addition, each person who has received a tote and has elected to participate in the yard waste collection program shall also pay a monthly waste collection charge in the amount of $5.00 for each 96-gallon tote. (Ord. 890 § 2, 1999; Ord. 838 §§ 1 – 4, 1997)
13.20.100 Modification of fees and charges.
The schedule of charges as provided in ZMC 13.20.090 may be modified by resolution of the city council to provide either a greater or lesser charge. In fixing such charges, the council shall take into consideration the actual cost of providing the garbage collecting service hereunder. (Ord. 396 § 10, 1973)
13.20.105 State excise taxes.
A. Two excise taxes shall be assessed and collected in conjunction with the charges and collection fees assessed for garbage collection within the city. The first excise tax shall be equivalent to 3.6 percent of the city’s rates and charges. The second excise tax shall be equivalent to one percent of the city’s rates and charges. The second excise tax shall be equivalent to one percent of the city’s rates and charges. The city clerk/treasurer shall be responsible to collect and segregate the two excise taxes and pay over the sums collected to the appropriate administrative agencies and funds of the state of Washington.
B. Charges and Collection Rates. The rates and charges set forth in ZMC 13.20.090 shall continue to be in full force and effect until amended. The city clerk/treasurer shall be responsible to collect such charges and rate fees in conjunction with the collection of the two excise taxes described in subsection (A) of this section. The city council shall be authorized from time to time to amend the charges and collection fees for garbage collection within the city by ordinance or resolution, whichever shall be appropriate at the time. (Ord. 710 §§ 1, 2, 1992)
13.20.110 Collection of fees and charges.
All charges for the services to be rendered hereunder and pursuant to this chapter in the collection and disposal of said garbage and refuse shall be payable to the city clerk/treasurer, and if not paid on or before 10 days from the date of billing therefor, such charge or charges shall become delinquent. Upon failure to pay such charges and upon delinquency thereof, the amount thereof shall become a lien against the property for which the garbage collection is rendered. Such lien shall be made effective by filing a notice thereof, specifying the charges, the period covered by the charges and giving the legal description of the premises for which the service was rendered. Such liens shall be filed with the same official and within the time and shall be foreclosed within the time and manner prescribed by the laws of the state for filing and foreclosing liens for labor and material. Such liens shall be prior to any and all liens and encumbrances filed subsequent to the filing of such lien but shall be subject to all general taxes and local improvement assessments whether levied prior or subsequent thereto. (Ord. 396 § 11, 1973)
13.20.120 Violation – Penalty.
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any of the terms of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon being found guilty thereof shall be punished by a fine in any sum not exceeding $100.00, or by imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 396 § 12, 1973)