8.08.210 Collection charge – Payment – Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for garbage and recycling services shall be compulsory and universal. Services shall be billed monthly or bimonthly as determined by the director of finance for all accounts within the city limits, except that some recently annexed areas that may be served and billed by existing service providers until city franchises are established with the service provider(s). Charges or accounts shall be paid at the finance director’s office 20 days after the billing date appearing on the bill. A delinquency charge of $15.00 or one percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater, will be assessed 30 days after the original bill date if payment is not received in the finance director’s office. Nonpayment of delinquent bills and associated charges over 45 days old shall result in:
1. The suspension of all city utility services to the subject property regardless of whether such services are separately billed; and/or
2. The removal of containers and reduction of service to the 35-gallon cart service, for which the customer shall continue to be charged and remain liable for payment.
B. While accounts may be opened and maintained by tenants, the owners of the property receiving the services shall be responsible for payment of all charges for the service. Commercial customers who are tenants will be denied delivery of containers until:
1. A completed application is received and approved; and
2. The owner signs a release form accepting liability for unpaid charges.
Unpaid charges for solid waste services may become a lien against the property.
C. It shall be the responsibility of each person furnished solid waste service to notify the finance department of any address change or change in service. (Ord. 6367 § 11, 2011; Ord. 6160 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6139 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6101 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6069 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6054 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5272 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5243 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.260.)