Chapter 13.14
CURBSIDE AND YARD
WASTE RECYCLING
Sections:
13.14.030 Curbside collection.
13.14.040 Yard waste collection.
13.14.010 Established.
The city council, pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 70.95.160, hereby establishes a curbside recycling program for residences within the incorporated areas of Milton. (Ord. 1192 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1125, 1990).
13.14.020 Purveyor.
The city council hereby elects to use the solid waste collection company for the city curbside and yard waste recycling program. (Ord. 1192 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1125, 1990).
13.14.030 Curbside collection.
The city shall offer all residential households biweekly curbside pickup of recyclables in containers provided by the service provider. (Ord. 1827 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1192 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1125, 1990).
13.14.040 Yard waste collection.
The city shall offer all residential households biweekly curbside pickup of yard waste. The city shall provide one 90-gallon covered container on wheels to each customer who chooses to participate in this program. The container will accommodate any material which is grown on residential property or is included in the landscaping of residential property, excluding rocks, related items such as sand or gravel, branches larger than four inches in diameter and stumps. Branches must fit in the container with the lid closed. The fee for the service shall be set by the city through a solid waste contract. (Ord. 1827 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1192 § 1, 1992).