[Ord. 20-1451]
A local government must adopt and implement the residential service standard as required by the Regional Waste Plan and as specified in this chapter and administrative rules. The residential service standard ensures a comprehensive and consistent level of solid waste collection service for the region.
[Ord. 20-1451]
(a) 
A local government must implement the residential service standard by adopting the provisions of Section 5.15.130 and associated administrative rules.
(b) 
A local government must provide information related to compliance with this requirement at Metro’s request and as specified in administrative rules.
[Ord. 20-1451]
The Chief Operating Officer will adopt administrative rules to implement the residential service standard. The standard requires, without limitation, that a local government must:
(a) 
Provide comprehensive single-family residential solid waste collection services including collection of acceptable recyclable materials;
(b) 
Provide comprehensive multifamily residential solid waste collection services including collection of acceptable recyclable materials;
(c) 
Implement minimum service levels for all collected materials for multifamily residential customers;
(d) 
Develop and implement standards for collection areas, to ensure adequate access to collection receptacles;
(e) 
Provide supporting solid waste outreach and education programs and materials to all residential solid waste generators;
(f) 
Implement regional standards for collection container colors, signage and related informational materials; and
(g) 
Provide bulky waste collection service.