A. Negotiated Charges. The solid waste administrator may negotiate with the city’s agents and certain businesses or industries where the volume or content of their garbage would indicate that a rate other than those specified in this chapter would be appropriate. Subsequent to each negotiation, an agreement between the business, the city, and the city’s agent shall be drawn.

B. Household Hazardous Waste Rates. The Seattle-King County department of public health has the authority to levy a charge on every solid waste account within the Auburn city limits located within King County for the purpose of funding hazardous waste disposal programs. These charges are in addition to the charges specified herein. The finance director is authorized to apply these charges to solid waste accounts as may be duly authorized by the Seattle-King County department of public health.

C. Carry – Out Services for Residents with Disabilities. Carry-out service shall be offered to households lacking the ability to place containers at the curb, at no additional charge by the garbage service provider(s) that has entered into a current service agreement with the city. The administrator shall use qualification criteria that is fair and meets the needs of the city’s residents with disabilities. Residents desiring carry-out service must submit an application and documentation to justify their application to the administrator. (Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4667 § 1, 1994; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.240.)