13.24.420   Abandoned containers.
   A.   The franchisee that owns a waste material container that the solid waste manager determines is abandoned will be charged the costs for the collection, emptying, and storage of the container.
   B.   After the city has collected an abandoned container, the city will notify the franchisee of the abandoned container's location and may charge a daily storage fee until the franchisee retrieves the container.
   C.   If the franchisee does not retrieve the container from the city within 30 days of being notified, the container will be disposed of as authorized by the city code for lost or unclaimed property.
   D.   Any costs or fees related to the collection, emptying, or storage of an abandoned container is due as part of the franchisee's monthly payment to the city. Costs and fees will be added to the next monthly revenue invoice. (Ord. 2023-0024 § 56; Ord. 2021-0003 § 15)