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SOLID WASTE POLICY Updated 06/07/2022 1 Solid Waste - Fee Schedule The following schedule of fees shall be charged for use of the City’s Solid Waste Facility (Facility) and services rendered by the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW). A. Vehicles with an “EZCard” (as defined in Section 62-11 of the City of Lewiston Code of Ordinances) will not be charged for waste disposal as described in Sec. 62-24 EZCard Program. When waste material is brought to the Facility and the “EZCard” is presented, it will be entered into the Facility’s Scale Management System to identify the quantity of waste material being disposed. Once one thousand (1,000) pounds of waste material has been disposed or if the EZCard has reached its expiration date the waste material brought to the Facility will be paid for at the current disposal rate. Failure to present the “EZCard” will result in charges for the disposal of the waste material. Owners of Residential Properties & Multi Unit Apartment Buildings, which are owner occupied, as described in Sec. 64-24 EZCard program – No Charge for the dwelling unit, which they occupy year round. Replacement EZCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 Dwelling Units of Multi Unit Apartment Buildings, which meet the criteria described in Sec. 62-24 Smart Card program - $25 per EZCard. Tenants, which meet the criteria described in Sec. 62-24 EZCard program - $25 per EZCard. The EZCard will be issued to property owners who are current on all outstanding debts to the City. B. All vehicles, which do not have a valid EZCard for the type of materials to be disposed and compaction vehicles shall be weighed and charged a unit price of: $ 100.00/Ton The minimum disposal charge shall be: $7.00 C. All vehicles hauling commercial, or construction debris shall be subject to a minimum charge of: $8.00 D. All vehicles containing only recyclables and/or scrap metal, as defined in Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances: NO FEE E. Exceptions: No fees shall be levied on the City (includes all City departments, agencies and school district) for the disposal of solid waste, as defined. F. Waste Collection and Disposal from Multi-Unit Apartment Buildings, as defined in Section 62-11 of the City Code of Ordinances: $170.00 per dwelling unit per year. In cases where the Multi-Unit Apartment Building is owner occupied the fee on the owner’s dwelling unit will be waived. ---PAGE BREAK--- SOLID WASTE POLICY Updated 06/07/2022 2 G. One time application fee for Multi-Unit Apartment Buildings not receiving waste collection service provided by the City, as of July 1, 2006: $100.00 Penalties - Chapter 62 Solid Waste The first violation minimum fine is $100. A second violation minimum fine for a violation occurring within six months of a first violation is $210.00. A third or any subsequent violation occurring within six months of a first violation is $420.00. In addition, where in the opinion of the Director of Planning and Code, the Public Works Director, or their designees, the nature or volume of waste material is considered excessive, and/or if the waste material is other than solid waste, and/or if the responsible party does not timely remove it, the minimum fine shall also include all costs incurred by the City to collect, transport, and dispose of this material. Note: This penalty is outlined in the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 62, Article I In General. Hazardous Material - Chapter 62 Solid Waste A fine of $1,055.00 for each offense. Note: This penalty is outlined in the City Code of Ordinances Chapter 62, Article III Hazardous Materials. Solid Waste – Spring Brush Collection Assistance Event During the week of the Spring Brush Collection Event (the last full week in April), The City’s Department of Public Works will collect wood/tree waste (butt ends are to face the street) from the City’s residential properties (as defined in Sec. 62-11 of this chapter). a. Quantities are limited to 3 yd3 (one standard pick-up truck load) per residence. b. Residents must have all wood/tree waste placed curbside no later than the third Sunday in April. c. Once Department of Public Works staff has cleared a street of wood/tree waste, they shall not return to that street to collect additional wood/tree waste. d. Curbside collection is restricted to wood/tree waste only. Wood/tree waste which shall not be collected includes – tree stumps (regardless of size), tree limbs greater than 12 inches diameter, demolition wood – fencing, decking, and/or wood from construction/demolition projects.