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Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE

§ 51.13 EXCLUSIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Appear and show cause for exclusion.

(1) Any written notice sent to a property owner must include an option to appear before the City Manager, or a designated representative, at a time specified within the notice to show cause why such person should not be required to subscribe for the collection of garbage, recyclables, and organic waste. In addition, any property owner not receiving a notice may arrange to appear before the City Manager, or a designated representative, at a time specified to show cause why such person should not be required to subscribe for the collection service. At the appearance, the Manager may find excluded from the requirements of said section only those persons who show:

  • (a) That they are not owners of the property mentioned; or

  • (b) That the property is not within the city limits; or

  • (c) That the property is vacant; or

  • (d) That the residential unit or structure on the property is vacant or temporarily unoccupied for a period in excess of one month; or

(e) Unique parcel specific conditions which compel the property owner, tenant or occupant to self haul their garbage, recyclables and organic waste to the transfer station. Such conditions may include properties with long, narrow or steep driveways where the franchisee, in the opinion of the City Manager, is unable to properly and safely use the franchisee's equipment, and granting such exclusion would not create a nuisance; or

(f) That the owner or occupant legally recycles and composts virtually all their solid waste so that no unsanitary condition, hazard to health, or public nuisance will arise upon the premises owned, managed or controlled by them if they are not provided with collection and disposal services by a collector.

(2) Declaration required.

(a) All persons claiming an exclusion per this section must occupy the property and will be asked to sign a declaration or affidavit, under penalty of perjury, once per year stating that they legally recycle and compost virtually all their solid waste so that no unsanitary condition, hazard to health, or public nuisance will arise upon the premises owned, managed or controlled by them.

(b) The signed affidavit must be submitted in person, electronically or through the mail on or before June 1 in order to be excluded from subscribing to collection services for the subsequent fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Those affidavits submitted electronically must have a timestamp on or before June 1. Those affidavits submitted through the mail must be postmarked on or before June 1. There will be a five-day grace period for extenuating circumstances as deemed appropriate by the City Manager, or a designated representative.

(B) Any exclusion granted by the City Manager is revocable for cause, as determined by the City Manager. Any exclusion granted by the City Manager can be made conditional, as needed to ensure continuing eligibility. Violations of any such conditions can result in the revocation of the exemption, and/or result in the assessment of penalties under Eureka Municipal Code § 10.99. (Ord. 943-C.S., passed 2-21-23)

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▸ Contents — Eureka Zoning Code
Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. ▸ Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
    Overview
    1. § 51.01 FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORITY.
    2. § 51.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 51.03 MANDATORY COLLECTION SERVICE.
    4. § 51.04 CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION.
    5. § 51.05 CURBSIDE BULKY ITEM/GOODS COLLECTION.
    6. § 51.06 CURBSIDE ORGANICS WASTE COLLECTION.
    7. § 51.07 ORGANICS REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY GENERATORS.
    8. § 51.08 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES INCLUDING MULTI…
    9. § 51.09 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF PROHIBITED WASTES.
    10. § 51.10 INDIVIDUAL WASTE REMOVAL.
    11. § 51.11 LITTERING; UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL.
    12. § 51.12 ORGANICS DE MINIMIS WAIVERS FOR COMMERCIAL GENERATORS.
    13. § 51.13 EXCLUSIONS.
    14. § 51.14 DISCONTINUING SERVICE UPON VACANCY.
    15. § 51.15 BILLING FOR SERVICES.
    16. § 51.16 RATE DEVIATIONS.
    17. § 51.17 STORAGE.
    18. § 51.18 CONTAINERS.
    19. § 51.19 FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION OR REMOVAL.
    20. § 51.20 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
    21. § 51.21 RIGHT TO COLLECT SOLID WASTE.
    22. § 51.22 UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION PROHIBITED.
    23. § 51.23 CIVIL ACTION BY FRANCHISE COLLECTOR/HAULER.
    24. § 51.24 COLLECTION CONTRACT.
    25. § 51.25 COLLECTION VEHICLES.
    26. § 51.26 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS BY CITY.
    27. § 51.27 ENFORCEMENT.
    28. § 51.28 REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULERS AND FACILITY OPERATORS.
    29. § 51.29 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL EDIBLE FOOD GENERATORS.
    30. § 51.30 REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVI…
    31. § 51.31 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS.
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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