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(1) Any senior citizen (60 or older) who is a resident of Snohomish county and whose previous year’s gross annual household income does not exceed 150%, or 200% for households with disabled seniors, of the federally established poverty guidelines published annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, may make application for a senior citizen solid waste disposal fee card on forms established by the director.

(2) An application shall be accompanied by proof of age, residency, household income, and disability if applicable. Documentation acceptable to establish proof of age includes a valid Washington state drivers license, a valid Washington state identification card, a birth certificate, or a passport. Documentation acceptable to establish residency includes a Snohomish county real property tax statement, a property tax receipt, or a current utility bill with service address. Documentation acceptable for income verification includes federal tax returns, an annual Social Security income statement, or other documentation approved by the director or his/her designee. Documents acceptable for proof of disability include certification of an applicant’s condition in writing on official letterhead by the agency or doctor who declared the disability, applicant’s disability parking permit identification card issued by the Washington State Department of Licensing, or other documentation approved by the director or his/her designee.

(3) Upon approval of the application, the senior citizen shall receive a senior citizen solid waste disposal fee card. The card shall be non-transferable and its use shall be restricted to those named on the card for individual use. Each card shall be valid for a calendar year and applications may be reviewed annually to determine continued program eligibility.

(4) The card shall authorize 20 uses in any calendar year or remainder thereof and shall allow senior citizens holding a valid card to use any county owned and operated solid waste disposal system facility in accordance with operating rules developed by the director. The card shall be restricted to a per use volume of up to four covered containers not exceeding 32 gallons each or the equivalent thereof at a per use cost of $2.00.

(5) At any time, the director or his/her designee may require proof of identity for any individual using a card. Any use of a card by an unauthorized individual or for waste other than that generated by the holder shall be sufficient cause for revocation and any card so used may be immediately seized by the director. (Added by Ord. 90-022, May 14, 1990; Amended by Ord. 92-111, Oct. 7, 1992; Amended by Ord. 95-022 § 1, June 24, 1995, Eff date June 24, 1995; Amended by Ord. 03-115, Sept. 3, 2003, Eff date Sept. 14, 2004; Amended by Ord. 08-125, Nov. 10, 2008, Eff date Jan. 1, 2009; Amended by Amended Ord. 11-002, Feb. 16, 2011, Eff date Mar. 4, 2011).