1996-20 Amending Chapter 8.20 Solid Waste Collection and DisposalKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -20
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Finance Director
Drafted by: Accountant
Introduced: 11/26/96
Public Hearing: 12/05/96
Adopted: 12/05/96
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.20 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
REFLECT AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS ON STORAGE, COLLECTION,
PROCESSING, RECOVERY AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE
WHEREAS, the periodic review of the solid waste collection and disposal ordinance
has result in identifying some minor changes that will improve the regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is good public policy to keep regulations current;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: This ordinance is a general and permanent nature and shall become a
part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: Sections of Title 2 Health and Safety Chapter 8.20 Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal are hereby amended:
8.20.041 Services available.
A. The following categories of service are available under the system of collection and
disposal provided by the borough:
1. residential can or bag service shall be available within the corporate limits of
the city of Kodiak to each dwelling unit occupied by related persons or by five (5) or fewer
unrelated persons, on a once -a -week basis, except on dead -end streets and alleys with no
turnaround, where dumpsters will be provided on a ratio of one (1) dumpster per ten (10) to
fifteen (15) dwelling units;
2. residential carryout service, consisting of collection of bagged garbage, rubbish,
and trash from a location within or in close proximity to the dwelling unit, will be provided at a
charge in addition to the charge for established residential can or bag service. Carryout means
transporting the garbage from the residence or building to the collection point;
3. residential dumpster service on a ratio of one (1) dumpster to ten (10) to fifteen
(15) dwelling units located within apartment buildings, trailer courts, and other locations where
utilization of a centralized collection location is reasonably convenient to the customers, necessary
to the efficient collection of garbage, rubbish, and trash, and a suitable location for a dumpster
if available. Residential dumpster service shall be available in all areas where service is provided
outside the corporate limits of the city of Kodiak. Dumpsters will be located at or near
intersections of feeder roads and main arterial roads;
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4. commercial [bag] service will be available to business premises on the basis
of [collections] one MOO per week[ to two (2) times pm week]. Services shall be limited to four
(4) flostookso bags NON per collection. Commercial [bag]0* service shall also be
made available to all dwelling units, withm the ity 1urnt that are not eligible for residential bag
service or home business service; and
5. commercial dumpster service will be provided to business establishments with
a collection frequency between one (1) and seven (7) times per week with dumpster capacities
ranging from two (2) to six (6) cubic yards, as selected by the customer. Federal facilities may
provide their own system of collection services or may contract with the borough for such
services.
B. Items such as beds, water heaters, furnaces, major appliances, and similar bulky
household items discarded by individuals utilizing the established collection service should be
taken directly to the landfill by the owner. Collection of such items will be provided once a month
as part of the residential service, at no additional charge, except for the months of December,
January, February and March.
C. The category of service to be provided and utilized, as well as the frequency of
collection necessary to conform to the health requirements, shall be determined by the
[dileaudonviittttiogiogiow in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. Prior to any
change in category or classification of service, the [di-red-04o fikoodationom shall send a
notice to the person affected by the change, requesting the person to appear and confer with the
[director]eootimwoit.w. within seven (7) days from the date of mailing or personal
delivery of the notice. The notice shall specify the former classification or category of service,
the proposed new category of service, the date and place to appear to discuss the change in
classification, and shall invite the person or persons affected by the change to appear and present
any basis that may exist for modifying or nullifying the proposed change in category of service.
(Ord. 86-52-0 §2, 1986).
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
8.20.050 Schedule of rates.
A. The rates to be charged for garbage collection and disposal, including the
operation and maintenance of the baler facility and the sanitary landfill, will be set by
resolution of the assembly at such rates as is necessary to make the garbage disposal
service operate as a non-subsidized free standing operation. Payment should be
made in cash at the time of delivery, except commercial users may make
arrangements for a monthly billing.
B. Unsecured loads transported by cars, pickups or trailers eight feet (8') or less
in length shall be charged ten dollars ($10) more than the secured load charge. All
other unsecured loads shall be charged thirty dollars ($30) more than the secured
load charge.
C. Borough baler facility [permitl§71, accounts:
1. individuals or firms which regularly use the baler facility may obtain a [permit
carc]Oti0106,11:;000016t [ • • . • - . • e ]. Applications
[for tit may be obtained from the director of filhOW or
his designee. All applications are subject to approval by the director of finance or his
designee;
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3-2. charges for which credit is extended [ ] will be billed
monthly and are due within ten (10) days after the bill is mailed; and
43. [
. (Ord. 86 -39 -0 §2(part), 1986).
8.20.055 Vacancy
A. No reduction of charges will be made on partially vacant or vacant premises
unless the director of finance has first been notified of such intended vacancy. No
allowance will be made for a vacancy period of less than thirty (30) days. The
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during the recognized vacancy period.
B. When such a vacancy occurs, the property owner will certify in writing that
the premises are vacant and will indicate the length of vacancy anticipated. The
property owner of vacant premises will be required to recertify in writing that the
premises remains in a vacant status when the duration of such vacancy exceeds one
hundred eighty (180) days from the original certification or recertification. The
property owner will notify the director of finance immediately when the premises are
again occupied. If the premises are found to be occupied and the director of finance
is not notified, the account will be back - billed as if no vacancy occurred. (Ord. 95 -15
§3, 1995).
8.20.060 Solid waste storage and containers. All garbage, rubbish and trash placed
for collection shall be contained or secured by one of the following methods:
A. In plastic bags having a minimum thickness of 2.0 mils and a
[rairrimtm capacity of thirty (30) gallons, securely tied and unbroken. The
contents of each bag shall not weigh more than thirty (30) pounds;
B. In metal or plastic cans having a maximum capacity of thirty -two (32) gallons,
a maximum empty weight of twenty (20) pounds, a maximum loaded weight of sixty
(60) pounds. Cans shall be tapered outward toward the top and so loaded that the
contents will readily fall from the container when the lid is removed and the can is
inverted. The cans shall be equipped with handles that are easily gripped with a
gloved hand and a lid that can be readily removed for emptying. If lids are tied to
cans, they shall be secured in such a manner that the lid is held by elastic cord, is
easily removed from the top of the can and hugs tight to the side of the can when
removed from the top of the can. Cans and lids shall be maintained in good repair
and shall exclude water;
C. Bulky items of trash may be secured in tied bundles not over fifteen inches
(15 ") in diameter, thirty -six inches (36 ") in length, and having a maximum weight of
thirty (30) pounds;
D. Ashes, soot, kitty litter, excrement, and other objectionable and obnoxious
material shall be placed in securely tied plastic bags and shall not be placed loose in
cans;
E. Garbage, rubbish, and trash accumulating between regular scheduled
collection days shall be stored in containers or locations which exclude dogs, cats,
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rats, rain, and snow and shall be protected in some manner so that the container will
not be easily tipped by dogs or windstorms;
F. Solid waste shall not be stored longer than the period between scheduled
collections n `:
G. All putrescible solid waste shall be drained of surplus liquids and shall be
securely wrapped in paper or placed in watertight bags before being placed in
containers;
H. No person shall deposit solid wastes upon any street, alley, city or borough
property, or upon any property or in any container owned by another unless he does
so with the consent of the property owner; and
I. No person having the care as owner, lessee, agent or occupant of any
premises shall not store solid wastes for collection purposes except in a clean and
sanitary manner and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and
municipal statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. The borough reserves the right
to clean such premises if not properly kept and to add the cost thereof to the utility
bill of such person, and to prosecute such person for noncompliance with this code.
(Ord. 86 -39 -0 §2(part), 1986).
8.20.065 Service requests, billing and collection.
A. Each person making an initial request for collection service shall complete, sign,
and submit an application to the borough on a form prescribed by the director Of
na , specifying the premises to be served, the type of service [requested], the
address to which billing shall be sent, and such other information as may be
determined to be necessary by the director
B. Billing for service will normally be in the customer's hands prior to the tenth of
the subsequent month. The person subscribing to the collection service shall be billed
either directly by the city of Kodiak, the borough, or by the contractor performing the
service on behalf of the borough. Billings by the borough for garbage collection
service may be combined with billings for other borough services in an itemized billing
setting forth the charge for each service provided.
C. Payments for garbage collection and disposal service shall normally be made
monthly on or before the [20th]tsb f r f ( th ); day of each month and billings
may require payments to be made in advance. Payments for garbage collection
service that are not timely made shall be subject to late charges as outlined in section
13.01.155 of this code.
D. If the borough determines that a person applying for service, who is not the
owner of the premises to be served, has not established credit in the community
sufficient to create a reasonable belief that billings for garbage collection will be
timely paid, the borough may require the applicant to post a deposit in an amount
equal to two (2) months billings for the collection service requested. The deposit shall
be retained by the borough for a period of one (1) year, after which it will be returned
on a request of the person making the deposit if a record of timely payment has been
established. Deposits posted with the borough will not be escrowed and the
depositor will not earn interest during the period the funds are retained by the
borough.
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E. Every charge to a person made by the borough in connection with garbage
collection, to include, but not limited to, residential can or bag service, residential
carry -out service, residential dumpster service, commercial bag service, and
commercial dumpster service, constitutes a lien chargeable against the property and
has a status the same as if the charge had been levied or assessed as a property tax.
The lien may be foreclosed by the borough in the same manner as any other lien or
mortgage against the property for nonpayment. (Ord. 95 -15 §4, 1995; Ord. 94 -07
§2, 1994; Ord. 91 -07 §2, 1991; Ord. 86 -52 -0 §3, 1986).
8.20.070 Hazardous and toxic wastes.
A. Except as provided in this chapter:
1. no person shall dispose of hazardous or toxic wastes within the borough;
and
2. no person shall dispose of hazardous or toxic wastes generated within the
borough.
B. Hazardous and toxic wastes that the [director] r r i r >< n` tr er
determines can be safely and efficiently disposed of at borough disposal facilities shall
be separately contained, clearly identified and delivered to a designated disposal
facility upon such reasonable notice as the [director]07...
require.
C. Hazardous and toxic wastes which the [director]er
determines cannot be both safely and efficiently disposed of at borough disposal
facilities shall be disposed of in such a manner as to prevent any hazard, damage or
injury to persons or property, and shall, in addition, be disposed of in accordance with
any and all applicable federal, state and municipal statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations. (Ord. 86 -39 -0 §2(part), 1986).
ATTEST:
o nna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1996
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
cp
ome M. Selby, Borough ayor
Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
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