(a) The monthly rate that shall be charged each and every residential customer, whether residing inside or outside the City, for the garbage and refuse collection, removal and disposition services provided for their benefit by the City shall be established by the Service-Safety Director and a written copy of the rates shall be maintained at the Utility Office.
(b) (1) Any residential customer, whether residing inside or outside the City, who for any reason is absent from their residence for a period of three consecutive months, may make application to the Service-Safety Director stating that no one will be in residence at the property and that no rubbish, garbage, or refuse will be set out, either in the alley or at the curbside of this residence for at least three consecutive months. If the application is approved and if no pick-up service is in effect or required for the calendar month, then the collection rate shall be in an amount determined by the Service-Safety Director. If any pick-up service is in effect or required during any part of a calendar month, then the customer shall pay the rates for full service as set forth in subsection (a) hereof.
(2) Any business or commercial customer, whether operating inside or outside the City, who for any reason is absent from their business establishment for a period of three consecutive months, may make application to the Service-Safety Director stating that the business will be closed and that no business will be conducted, and that no rubbish, garbage or refuse will be set out, either in the alley or at the curbside of this business or commercial establishment for at least three consecutive months. If the application is approved and if no pick-up service is in effect or required for the calendar month, then the collection rate shall be established by the Service-Safety Director for the month. If any pick-up service is in effect or required during any part of a calendar month, then the customer shall pay the rates for full service as set forth in subsection (a) hereof.
(c) Bills shall be due on the fifteenth and twentieth of each month. In the event the due date falls on a weekend or holiday recognized by the City, then the due date shall be the next business day. Upon failure of a resident or nonresident to pay the collection rate on or before the due date of a month, a delinquency charge of ten percent of the amount then due shall be charged to such resident or nonresident.
(d) Large furniture items, including but not limited to sofas, chairs or bedding, will be assessed an additional charge in an amount established by the Service-Safety Director with a written copy of such charges maintained in the Utility Office. All furniture and bedding items with cloth coverings must be sealed with plastic and tape.
(Ord. 17-21. Passed 4-12-21.)