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CHAPTER 106 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE 106.08 COLLECTION FEES. The collection and disposal of solid waste as provided by this chapter are declared to be beneficial to the property served or eligible to be served and there shall be levied and collected fees for the same, in accordance with the following: (Goreham vs. Des Moines, 1970, 179 NW 2nd, 449 (Iowa 1970)) 1. Schedule of Fees. The fees for residential garbage and recycling collection and disposal service, used or available are: A. Garbage. For each residential premises, each attached single-family, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, and mobile home park; an option of a 35-gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65-gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by the contracted hauler. B. Recycling. For each residential premises, each attached single- family, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, and mobile home park; an option of a 65-gallon container or a 95-gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated recycling system will be provided by the contracted hauler. Multi-family units and the mobile home park will have the option to opt out of the City billed recycling option provided that an alternate recycling system has been established with a private hauler. 2. Payment of Bills. All fees are due and payable under the same terms and conditions provided for payment of a combined service account as contained in Section 92.03. Garbage and recycling services may be discontinued in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.04 if the combined service account becomes delinquent and the provisions contained in Section 92.07 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account. 106.09 LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT. Except as provided for in Section 92.06, the owner of the premises served and any lessee or tenant thereof are jointly and severally liable for fees for solid waste collection and disposal. Fees remaining unpaid and delinquent shall constitute a lien upon the property or premises served and shall be certified by the Clerk to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) [The next page is 893] CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 860 -