§ 26.70.090. Commercial recycling.


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  • A.

    The following rates apply to the collection of commercial recyclables from containers having a capacity of 96 gallons, 3, 4, or 6 cubic yards that can be emptied mechanically from a refuse collection vehicle.

    1.

    96-gallon roll cart service refers to automated curbside collection of recyclables.

    2.

    3 cy, 4 cy, and 6 cy dumpster service refers to the collection of recyclables such as mixed paper and cardboard.

    3.

    Rental rates for commercial recycle dumpsters provided by SWS shall be $19.70 per month.

    B.

    Terms of service:

    Roll Cart Size 1 x every other wk. 1 x per wk. 2 x per wk.
    96 gal $ 13.95 $ 27.89 $55.78

     

    Dumpster Size 1 x per wk. 2 x per wk. 3 x per wk. 4 x per wk. 5 x per wk. 6 x per wk.
    3 cy dumpster $ 84.00 $168.00 $ 252.00 $ 336.00 $ 420.00 $ 504.00
    4 cy dumpster $ 89.00 $179.00 $ 268.00 $ 357.00 $ 446.00 $ 536.00
    6 cy dumpster $ 105.00 $ 210.00 $ 315.00 $ 420.00 $ 525.00 $ 630.00

     

    C.

    Additional service and rules pertaining to commercial recycling.

    1.

    A fee of $68.25 may be applied to a customer whose mixed-paper/cardboard commercial recycling container contains more than ten percent of contaminants. The fee will be applied at the discretion of the collection driver.

    2.

    Dumpster customers who load a container above lid level, exceeding the capacity of the container, will be charged and billed an excess rate of $21.00 per cubic yard, with a minimum of one cubic yard.

    3.

    Damage repair beyond normal wear and tear to dumpsters, dumpster lids and locking devices caused by the customer will be charged to the customer. Repair charges are set out in subsection 26.70.080B.1.

    4.

    A customer shall be charged a fee in the amount of $200.10 for any dumpster delivery, removal and/or exchange.

    5.

    A customer may schedule a recyclable pick up at times other than the scheduled collection times at a rate pursuant to subsection 26.70.090C.6.

    6.

    The charge for special pickup service with a one person crew shall be $100.05 straight time and $111.45 overtime for each one-half hour of vehicle time required for the pickup, plus recycling charges based on the estimated volume of refuse picked up. The charge for special pickup service with a two man crew shall be $113.20 straight time and $132.20 overtime for each one-half hour required for the pickup, plus recycling charges based on the estimated volume of refuse picked up.

    7.

    Customers may request a reload of their dumpster on a scheduled service day. If the reload can be accomplished within five minutes, the customer will only be charged the additional yardage. If the driver is required to stand-by longer than five minutes for the reload to be completed, the customer will be charged the minimum of one-half hour stated in subsection above.

    8.

    Commercial recycling materials left outside of a dumpster will be treated as refuse material and be charged at refuse rates.

(AO No. 2018-98 , § 2, 1-1-19)