(A) The rates and charges for garbage and trash collection shall be billed based on a rate established by the city with its franchisee by contract on a periodic basis. For rental premises, the franchisee may bill the renter or owner at the election of the owner, but the owner shall be responsible for the solid waste collection bill in the event it is not paid by the renter, and the franchisee may enforce the account obligation against the owner in its own name.
(B) The rates and charges shall be billed as follows:
(1) Commercial | Monthly in arrears |
(2) Residential, disabled and fixed income | Monthly in advance |
(3) All remaining residential | Quarterly (current month plus two in advance), or Monthly (at request) |
(C) All bills shall be due and payable within ten (10) days after rendition. Bills which are not paid will be determined as follows:
(1) Commercial accounts 60 days past due
(2) Residential billed monthly 60 days past due
(3) Residential billed quarterly 90 days past due
(D) In the event that a residential user of the solid waste franchise service shall be out of town and not living in his residence for a period exceeding thirty (30) days, then upon application to the franchisee, the resident can arrange for the solid waste collection service to be discontinued and the resident shall not be required to pay. In any other event, all residents shall pay the appropriate monthly fee for solid waste services.
(E) In the event a bill becomes delinquent, the franchisee may, after a written notification to the customer, terminate the collection service to the responsible party or parties until such time as the bill is paid. The franchisee shall at the same time notify the Madison County Health Department of the termination of service and the reason for termination.
(Ord. No. 23.80, § 1, 12-16-80; Am. Ord. No. 14.92, 9-15-92; Am. Ord. No. 4.93, 3-2-93, Am. Ord. 7-94, 5-17-94; Am. Ord. No. 28-97, 12-16-97)