Refuse collection charges

A. The monthly charges for refuse collection services shall be imposed and collected in accordance with the rate or rates as set forth in the annual budget ordinance, except that for those areas where regular collection is not provided, the director of finance may enter into a contract with the person requesting such service. B. The service charges prescribed in the annual budget ordinance shall be based upon the fiscal year, beginning on July 1 of each year; provided, however, where collection services are commenced more than thirty days after July 1 of any year, the annual service charges shall be prorated accordingly on a monthly basis. Regular billings for collection services shall be made at least annually. Such bills shall be payable in advance. C. Owners may pay for one refuse collection unit, per legally permitted dwelling unit. Fees for any additional units shall be paid in advance. A service fee as set forth in the annual budget ordinance shall be charged to owners for the closing and re-opening of a refuse account at the same residence within one year, or for re-opening a refuse account that has been closed by the division for delinquency. Owners will be credited for any decrease in the number of units against subsequent annual service charges. Refunds shall be issued only upon termination of all services. D. All collection charges, interest, fines, and penalties, if any, shall be collected by the department of finance for deposit into the solid waste management fund. (Ord. 3562 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3331 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3052 § 6, 2002)