[Amended 12-29-1986 by Ord. No. 602, approved 12-29-1986; 6-8-1987 by Ord. No. 606, approved 6-8-1987; 12-28-1988 by Ord. No. 615, approved 12-28-1988; 12-26-1990 by Ord. No. 624, approved 12-26-1990; 9-26-2002 by Ord. No. 699, approved 9-26-2002; 12-28-2004 by Ord. No. 723, approved 12-28-2004[1]; 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 810, approved 8-14-2023[2]]
A. 
Fees. The fees for collection and disposal of garbage placed for collection at the curb from which collection is made shall be as follows:
(1) 
For each family unit, $127.50 per quarter for the collection of garbage, except for a senior citizen 65 years and over living in a separate unit, in which case, the fee shall be $100.50 per quarter.
(2) 
For hotels, restaurants, and other businesses and institutions electing to come under this subsection, $127.50 per quarter for the collection of garbage. Additional containers shall be collected at a rate set forth by the Borough in its sole discretion.
B. 
The above fees shall be effective September 1, 2023, and shall be billed quarterly. If bills are not paid within 30 days of the due date, there shall be added thereto a 10% penalty.
C. 
Delinquent charges, accounts and penalties shall be enforced by legal action in assumpsit and by such other method or in such manner authorized and permitted by law for the collection of municipal claims.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 1-1-2005.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 9-1-2023.