Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 9A.20 Collection Charges

A franchise waste hauler may not charge industrial, residential and commercial customers at rates other than those specified in their franchise agreement, except that the County may authorize a customer to receive reduced service for a reduced charge and may approve an agreement between the customer and the franchise waste hauler to provide additional service for an additional charge. These authorized charges may be revised by the Board from time to time. The methods for revising authorized charges shall be specified in their franchise agreement.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)

The holder of the franchise, for engaging in the business of collecting industrial refuse, shall pay quarterly to the County, a percentage of the gross receipts derived from the furnishing of such industrial refuse collection services within the County. The percentage amount of the fee and payment requirements shall be specified in the franchise.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)

A charge may be collected by the County's authorized recycling entity/entities from the tenant, lessee, owner or occupant of each residential unit, as well as for each Multi-Family Residential Dwelling, commercial and/or institutional entity situated within the County that subscribes to said service at rates which may be established by the Board and specified in the franchise agreement.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)

The holder of a franchise agreement for collection of refuse shall pay quarterly to the County a franchise fee based on gross revenues. The percentage amount of the franchise fee and payment requirements shall be specified in the franchise agreement.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)

The fees for any other activity involving refuse or recyclable materials shall be determined by the Board.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)

Fees shall be paid to the County which shall deposit them to the General Fund and Landfill Closure Fund as determined by the Board.

(Ord. No. 4506, § 2, 6-7-2022)