1995-027E: \WPDOCS \ORD\LANDF ILL. RTE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR USE OF
THE LANDFILL; AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT TO DENY THE USE OF THE LANDFILL TO CUSTOMERS PROVIDING
FALSE INFORMATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the charges for use of the landfill are hereby
established as follows:
SCHEDULE SW-L
SANITARY LANDFILL USE
(Effective 02/15/95)
APPLICATION
Applicable to individuals and commercial entities that use the
City's sanitary landfill site.
A. RATES AND CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE ORIGINATING INSIDE THE CITY:
Individuals who are residents of the City of Denton with solid
waste originating inside the city limits of Denton, Texas
shall pay the following rates:
Charge Per
Type of Vehicle Vehicle Per Load
1. Automobiles and station wagons, $ 6.00
pickup trucks less than one-half ton.
2. Motor vehicles with a carrying load capacity $ 21.00
of 2 cubic yards but less than 5 cubic yards
such as one-half ton pickups.
3. Pickup trucks with side boards and all other $ 60.00
vehicles with a carrying capacity in excess
of 5 cubic yards but less than 10 cubic yards.
4. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $ 90.00
10 cubic yards but less than 15 cubic yards.
5. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $120.00
15 cubic yards but less than 20 cubic yards.
6. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $180.00
20 cubic yards but less than 30 cubic yards.
7. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $240.00
30 cubic yards but less than 40 cubic yards.
8. Vehicles with carrying capacity of 40 cubic $300.00
yards or more.
B. RATES AND CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE ORIGINATING OUTSIDE THE
CITY: Individuals and commercial entities who are not
residents of the City of Denton or any customer with solid
waste that does not originate from inside the city limits of
Denton, Texas shall pay the following rates:
INDIVIDUAL USERS
Charge Per
Type of Vehicle Vehicle Per Load
1. Automobiles and station wagons, $ 15.00
pickup trucks less than one-half ton.
2. Motor vehicles with a carrying load capacity $ 52.50
of 2 cubic yards but less than 5 cubic yards
such as one-half ton pickups.
3. Pickup trucks with side boards and all other $150.00
vehicles with a carrying capacity in excess
of 5 cubic yards but less than 10 cubic yards.
4. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $225.00
10 cubic yards but less than 15 cubic yards.
5. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $300.00
15 cubic yards but less than 20 cubic yards.
6. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $450.00
20 cubic yards but less than 30 cubic yards.
7. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $600.00
30 cubic yards but less than 40 cubic yards.
8. vehicles with carrying capacity of 40 cubic $750.00
yards or more.
REGULAR COMMERCIAL USERS
The City Manager may enter into contracts with private commercial
collection service companies for regular use of the sanitary
landfill site at the following rates:
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Residential and commercial $ 15.00/cubic yard or
garbage $ 60.00/ton
Rubbish (trash) $ 15.00/cubic yard or
$ 60.00/ton
Uncompacted residential and $ 15.00/cubic yard or
commercial garbage $ 60.00/ton
Ail such contracts may contain conditions of operation, disposal
and delivery as the City Manager or his designee shall determine
necessary for the efficient operation of the landfill site and the
method of billing and collection for such use.
C. RATES AND CHARGES FOR UNCONTAMINATED AND UNBAGGED LEAVES,
GRASS CLIPPINGS AND BRUSH.
Ail customers who submit for deposit uncontaminated and unbagged
leaves, grass clippings and brush shall pay the following rates:
Charge Per
Type of Vehicle Vehicle Per Load
1. Automobiles and station wagons, pickup $ 4.50
trucks less than one-half ton.
2. Motor vehicles with a carrying load capacity $ 15.75
of 2 cubic yards but less than 5 cubic yards
such as one-half ton pickups.
3. Pickup trucks with side boards and all other $ 45.00
vehicles with a carrying capacity in excess
of 5 cubic yards but less than 10 cubic yards.
4. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $ 60.75
10 cubic yards but less than 15 cubic yards.
5. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $ 90.00
15 cubic yards but less than 20 cubic yards.
6. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $135.00
20 cubic yards but less than 30 cubic yards.
7. Vehicles with carrying capacity in excess of $180.00
30 cubic yards but less than 40 cubic yards.
8. Vehicles with carrying capacity of 40 cubic $225.00
yards or more.
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D. OTHER RATES AND CHARGES: Ail customers using landfill.
A. TIRE CHARGES Charqe Per Tire
1. Automobile tires not shredded, $ 2.30
quartered or halved.
2. Truck tires not shredded, $ 4.60
quartered or halved.
B. SPECIAL WASTE Rate Per Cubic Yard
Disposal of "Special Waste" as defined $ 7.50
by the State of Texas Municipal Solid
Waste Management Regulations. Acceptance
of special waste is subject to Federal
and State laws and regulations, and the
City has the right to refuse to
accept waste.
C. UNSECURED LOADS Rate Per Load
Applies to solid waste loads that are $10.00
not secured with a tarpaulin or other
equipment that prevents material from
spilling along and within the right-of-
way of public access roads serving
landfill site.
LIMITATIONS
Landfill permits issued by the City of Denton prior to the
effective date of this ordinance may be redeemed for their face
value. The customer must pay the difference between the current
rate and the face value of the permit. The customer is not
entitled to a refund if the face value of the permit exceeds the
current rate.
SECTION II. That the Superintendent of the Solid Waste
Department of the City of Denton is authorized to deny the use of
the landfill to customers for providing false information regarding
the residency of the individual or origination of the solid waste.
SECTION III. That this ordinance shall become effective for
solid waste service rendered on or after February 15, 1995.
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PASSED ~D APPROVED this the ~day of ~ 1995.
ATTEST:
JE~IFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETLY
BY: ~~j~~
APP ED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MICHEL A. BUCEK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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