HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-2010-011-O-10Efefctive Date: March 12, 2010 2/2/2010
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AN ORDINANCE
Amending Sections of the City Code Relating to
Refuse and Yard Waste Collection Services
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Subsection 8-5-6 (D) of the Evanston City Code of
1979, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
Yard Waste: Kraft paper bags used for yard waste shall have a maximum capacity of
thirty (30) gallons and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds when filled. Branches shall
not exceed four inches (4") in diameter and/or four feet (4') in length. Branch and
trimming bundles shall not exceed two feet (2') in diameter.
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SECTION 2: That Section 8-5-12 of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as
amended, is hereby further re -titled and amended to read as follows:
8-5-12: IMPOSITION OF SANITATION SERVICE CHARGES:
(A) Refuse: There is hereby established the following fee structure for the collection
and disposal of refuse, as defined in Section 8-5-1 of this Chapter, by the City:
1. Six and 95/100 dollars ($6.95) per month per dwelling for one City -issued
sixty-five (65) gallon wheeled cart, only.
2. Ten and 95/100 dollars ($10.95) per month per dwelling for one City -
issued ninety-five (95) gallon wheeled cart plus one thirty (30) gallon or
less trash bag.
3. Six and 95/100 dollars ($6.95) per month per dwelling for any additional
wheeled cart of any size. The initial monthly fee shall be based on the
largest wheeled cart present at the location.
(B) Yard Waste: There is hereby established the following fee structure for the
• collection and disposal of yard waste, as defined in Section 8-5-1 of this
Chapter, by the City:
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1. One and 75/100 dollars ($1.75) per yard waste sticker. Purchasers shall
affix one (1) sticker to each bag of yard waste and/or branch and trimming •
bundle, regulated by Subsection 8-5-6 (iD) of this Chapter, left for
collection by the City.
2. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year per yard waste cart.
SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: That if any provision of this ordinance or application thereof
to any person circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect
without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid application of this ordinance
is severable.
SECTION 5: That this ordinance 11-0-10 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. •
Introduced: ' V)J . 2010 Approved:
Adoptedti�r,ry u .�1. , 2010 , 2010
Eli eth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
odney Grne, City Clerk W. Grant Farrar, City Attorney
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