We're back!  Code Enforcement is once again on the 6th floor of City Hall! 

Solid Waste violation                                                Not a violation                            Solid Waste violation

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Solid waste includes rubbish, refuse, garbage, discarded items, and all waste material of every kind and description.  Items such as toys, tools or yard art which may present a cluttered appearance are not a violation.

No owner or occupant of private property may deposit or accumulate, or permit the deposit or accumulation of, garbage upon his/her property.  Accumulation of litter/garbage is also not allowed on sidewalks or planting strips.  Owners/Occupants of the property are responsible for items deposited on their property whether or not it was deposited by them.  See SMC 10.08.010 for the entire code.

Accumulation of solid waste, including garbage, refuse, or any malodorous, unhealthful, flammable, or putrescent materials on the premises is considered a public nuisance and is susceptible to abatement by the City, with or without prior notice.  These abatements would be at the expense and liability of the premises owner and/or the person causing or maintaining the premises.  They are charged based on time, distance of haul, accessibility of staff, vehicles and equipment to materials, number and kind of workers, equipment used, volumes or weights of materials removed or any combination of these variables.  The Litter Control crew may trim any trees, shrubbery or remove any obstructions or obstacles to the safe and efficient collection of material to be removed.  Any charges for such action may be added to the bill for the solid waste service.

Unpaid charges within 30 days of the service may become a lien against the property as per 13.02.0242

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Last modified: 08/27/08