HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4146 Recycling Collection FeesCOMMISSION RESOLUTION N0.4146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ESTABLISHING CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION FEES
FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA SOLID WASTE SERVICES
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2008 the City Commission of the City of Bozeman
directed staff to proceed with a curbside recycling program, available to City of Bozeman
Solid Waste collection customers, providing a $10 per month subscription fee per 18-
gallon collection bin for once per week collection; and
WHEREAS, the 18-gallon collection bin will accommodate a mix of acceptable
recyclable commodities; and
WHEREAS, the curbside recycling program began on December 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, many customers have requested additional recycling collection bins;
and
WHEREAS, many commercial and large multi-residential complex customers
have requested larger recycling collection bins; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the 18-gallon bins, the recycling truck can
accommodate 65-gallon and 100 gallon totes, provided each tote only contains one
commodity; and
WHEREAS, the cost of collecting additional bins and totes at the same location
is considerably less than the cost of the first bin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman wishes to accommodate a variety of customer
recycling needs at a fair cost to the customer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby ordered by the
Commission of the City of Bozeman, State of Montana:
Section 1
To defray the estimated cost and expense of collecting and processing recyclable
commodities in the City of Bozeman, there is hereby established a schedule of fees to be
levied upon all users of the City's curbside recycling program, as set forth in Schedule A,
attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana at
a regular session thereof held on the 17th day of February, 2009.
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KAAREN JACO SON
Mayor
ATTEST:
S AC MEN, MC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RO RT. J. PLANALP
Interim City Attorney
SCHEDULE A
Commission Resolution No. 4146
Solid Waste Curbside Recycling Collection Fees, based on a 30-day month
Effective on February 18, 2009
All rates are monthly, with one time per week service.
A. Residential Account Basic Fee
The basic fee of $10.00 per month shall include one (1) 18-gallon recycling bin.
Each account shall be charged the basic fee.
B. Additiona118-gallon Recycling Bins for Residential Customer Accounts
For residential customers who wish to have additional 18-gallon recycling bins,
the charge shall be $4.00 for each additional bin per account.
C. Commercial and Multi-Residential Account Basic Fee
The basic fee of $10.00 per month shall include one (1) 18-gallon recycling bin.
Each account shall be charged the basic fee
D. Additional Recycling Bins/Totes for Commercial Customer Accounts
For commercial and multi-residential customers who chose to have additional
recycling bins or totes, the charge shall be as follows. These charges are in
addition to the $10.00 basic fee. A tote shall only be used for one type of
commodity and a mix of commodities shall not be deposited into totes:
1. Each additional 18-gallon tote $ 4.00
2. Add one 65-gallon tote $ 8.00
3. Add two 65-gallon totes $14.00
4. Add three 65-gallon totes $19.00
5. Add one 100-gallon tote (plastic or cans only) $10.00
6. Add two 100-gallon totes (plastic or cans only) $18.00