(a) All single-family and multi-family garbage collection services will be offered only in combination with recycling collection service. Rates will be established for these combined services by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

(b) Recycling collection for single-family dwellings shall be provided weekly from each dwelling, preferably on the same day as garbage collection, unless the collection company can demonstrate to the county that an alternative collection schedule can result in the same or higher levels of participation and recovery. Recycling collection for multi-family residences shall be at least once every two weeks, unless the collection company can demonstrate to the county that an alternative collection schedule can result in the same or higher levels of participation and recovery.

(c) Solid waste collection companies shall offer and provide single-family dwellings, at a minimum, the collection services listed below. All single-family residential garbage collection services offered within the recycling service zone shall include recycling collection.

(d) The following materials from single-family dwellings and multi-family structures shall be collected when properly prepared and meeting the material description as specified by the solid waste management division and the solid waste collection company:

Other recyclable materials, such as scrap metals, other plastics or used motor oil, may be collected if mutually agreed to by the director of the solid waste management division and the solid waste collection company. Fees determined to be reasonable by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission may be charged for this service.

(e) Prior to February 1, 1998, a recycling container or containers to hold the materials designated for collection shall be provided to each single-family residential dwelling upon request. After February 1, 1998, a recycling container or containers shall be provided automatically to all new single-family residential dwelling customers, within the recycling service zone, unless the resident requests to not receive the container.

(f) Recycling containers to hold the materials designated for collection shall be provided to each multi-family structure or complex, unless the complex owner or manager chooses not to utilize the recycling component of the combined recycling and garbage service.

(g) Recycling containers shall be sufficient in number and type to hold all recyclables accumulated between collections.

(a) Yard debris collection services shall be provided to all single-family dwellings and multi-family structures that request such services. Services to be offered include:

(b) Solid waste collection companies are not required to provide a container for yard debris collection but may do so at their option. Yard debris shall be collected either bundled or containerized. Residents shall have the option of providing their own reusable container so long as such containers meet specifications set by the solid waste collection company.

(c) Collection companies shall collect yard debris when properly prepared as specified by the solid waste management division and the collection company. The collection service shall be provided at least twice monthly, from March through October, and monthly from November through February.

(d) Fees determined to be reasonable by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission may be charged for this service.

(a) Solid waste collection companies shall offer bulky materials collection service, for reuse, recycling, or disposal, both inside and outside the recycling service zone. Solid waste collection companies are encouraged to develop innovative and cost-effective routing and services which periodically provide for bulky materials collection throughout their service area.

(b) Solid waste collection companies may, at their option and in select areas, provide optional recycling and yard debris collection services outside the recycling and yard debris collection zones. Rates for these services shall be established by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

(a) Processing and marketing of all source-separated recyclable and compostable materials collected shall be provided such that no more than five percent by weight of the collected material may be landfilled. In case of an emergency or absolute inability to recycle the collected materials, a larger percentage may be landfilled with the formal consent of the county council.

(b) Recycling and yard debris collection containers made of plastic shall be manufactured using a percentage of post-consumer recycled materials, if available and competitively priced.

(c) Promotional strategies shall be employed by collection companies to reasonably and regularly inform and notify each single-family and multi-family customer of the inclusion of recycling collection service and charges in combination with garbage collection service. Promotional strategies shall also be employed to regularly inform each customer and residence of proper material preparation, collection schedules, and the availability of mini-can, yard debris collection and other services.

(d) Solid waste collection companies are asked to provide the division with promotional and educational materials for review and comment prior to production and distribution to customers. This does not include short messages on billings. The division will review materials for content and accuracy of information, and consistency with materials prepared by the county. (Added by Ord. 98-002 § 4, Feb. 11, 1998, Eff date Feb. 23, 1998; Amended by Amended Ord. 22-041, Oct. 19, 2022, Eff date Nov. 10, 2022).