(A) Every customer and responsible person, including, without limitation, corporate and government entities, is jointly and severally liable for fees and charges for solid waste collection services. All charges, fees, penalties, and interest imposed pursuant to this chapter are civil debts owed to the city (or, if applicable, the franchisee) by the customer.
(B) The responsible person must arrange for collection, recycling and disposal of solid wastes generated or accumulated on those premises in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The fees and charges (plus any interest or penalties) are due and payable on the date stated on the bill. The responsible person is liable for the payment of all charges (plus any interest or penalties) for solid waste services, including any recycling charges.
(C) If solid waste and recycling service fees and charges (and any applicable interest or penalties) are not paid within 30 days of the date payment was due, solid waste, including recycling services, may be discontinued and collection of the unpaid amount may be undertaken by any lawful means available to the city or to a franchisee providing solid waste services.
(D) Upon receiving written notice from a responsible person to discontinue solid waste collection services because the responsible person obtained a self-haul permit in accordance with this chapter, or because the premises are vacant, the franchisee providing solid waste service must refund any advance collection fees.
(Ord. 1091, passed 1-5-04; Am. Ord. 1313, passed 12-1-21)