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TITLE 6
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Chapters:
6.04 Health Services Agreement
6.10 Compost Procurement
6.12 Refuse Disposal
6.14 Hazardous Materials Cleanup
6.16 Rodent Control
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CHAPTER 6.04
HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT
Sections:
6.04.010 Agreement authorization
6.04.020 Filing
6.04.030 Health officer appointment
6.04.010 Agreement authorization
The Mayor of the City is authorized, pursuant to RCW
70.08.090, to enter into a health services agreement with the
governing bodies of the Seattle – King County Department of
Public Health.
(Ord. 412 §1, 1964; Ord. 406 §1, 1964)
6.04.020 Filing
A copy of the agreement is on file with the City Clerk and by
this reference made a part hereof.
(Ord. 412 §2, 1964; Ord. 406 §2, 1964)
6.04.030 Health officer appointment
The City appoints the Director of Public Health of the
Seattle/King County Department of Public Health as the health
officer of the City.
(Ord. 412 §3, 1964; Ord. 406 §3, 1964)
CHAPTER 6.10
COMPOST PROCUREMENT
Sections:
6.10.010 Intent and Purpose
6.10.020 Definitions
6.10.030 General Policy
6.10.040 Local Purchasing
6.10.050 Planning
6.10.060 Education
6.10.070 Reporting
6.10.010 Intent and Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations
regarding the procurement of compost.
(Ord. 2699 §3, 2023)
6.10.020 Definitions
“Finished compost product” means a product created with
“composted material” as defined in RCW 70A.205.015(3).
Finished compost products include, but are not limited to, 100%
finished compost, or blends that include compost as a primary
ingredient. Mulch is considered a finished compost product if it
contains a minimum of 60% composted material. Bark is not a
finished compost product.
(Ord. 2699 §4, 2023)
6.10.030 General Policy
The City shall purchase finished compost products for which
compost is an appropriate material in City projects or on City land.
(Ord. 2699 §5, 2023)
6.10.040 Local Purchasing
The City shall purchase finished compost products from
companies producing compost locally, that are certified by a
nationally recognized organization, such as the United States
Composting Council, and that produce finished compost products
derived from municipal solid waste compost programs while
meeting quality standards adopted by the Department of
Transportation or adopted by rule by the Department of Ecology.
(Ord. 2699 §6, 2023)
6.10.050 Planning
A. In order to meet the general policy set forth in TMC
Section 6.10.030, the City shall plan for the use of compost in the
following categories:
1. Landscaping projects;
2. Construction and postconstruction soil
amendments;
3. Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater
runoff, promote vegetative growth, or improve the stability and
longevity of roadways; and
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4. Low-impact development of green infrastructure to
filter pollutants to keep water onsite or both.
B. This plan will be re-assessed by December 31, 2024, and
each December 31st of even-numbered years thereafter as part
of its reporting obligations per TMC Section 6.10.070.
(Ord. 2699 §7, 2023)
6.10.060 Education
The City shall conduct educational outreach to inform
residents about the value of compost and how the City uses
compost in its operations each year.
(Ord. 2699 §8, 2023)
6.10.070 Reporting
By December 31, 2024, and each December 31st of even-
numbered years thereafter, the City shall report the following
information to the Department of Ecology:
1. The total tons of organic material diverted each year;
2. The volume and cost of composted material
purchased each year; and
3. The source(s) of the finished compost product
purchased.
(Ord. 2699 §9, 2023)
CHAPTER 6.12
REFUSE DISPOSAL
Sections:
6.12.010 Title
6.12.020 Definitions
6.12.030 Deposit unlawful – Exemption
6.12.040 Adequate receptacles required
6.12.050 Container construction
6.12.060 Hauling restrictions
6.12.010 Title
This chapter shall be known as the “Tukwila Refuse
Ordinance” and may be cited as such.
(Ord. 396 §9, 1964)
6.12.020 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and
enforcement of this chapter:
(1) “Ashes” means the solid waste products left after
combustion of coal, wood, other fuels, or other combustible
materials;
(2) “Commercial waste” means liquid and semi-liquid
waste materials, putrescible and nonputrescible, from factories,
water-craft, processing plants, farms, businesses, commercial
establishments, and any non-used by-product of a manufacturer
or industrial plant and/or sludge and sewage;
(3) “Dead animals” means small animals such as dogs,
cats, rabbits, squirrels, rats, etc., that are deceased;
(4) “Garbage” means all putrescible wastes, except
sewage and human body wastes, recognized industrial
byproducts and dead animals;
(5) “Industrial refuse” means solid waste materials,
putrescible and nonputrescible, from factories, processing plants,
farms, businesses, and commercial establishments;
(6) “Litter” as used in this chapter means and includes
refuse, rubbish, ashes, garbage, dead animals, industrial refuse,
commercial waste, and all other waste material of every kind and
description;
(7) “Refuse” includes garbage, rubbish, ashes, dead
animals, and all other putrescible and nonputrescible wastes,
except sewage and human body wastes;
(8) “Rubbish” means all nonputrescible wastes except
ashes and recognized industrial by-products; includes tree
branches, twigs, grass and shrub clippings, weeds, leaves, and
general residential yard and garden waste materials.
(Ord. 396 §1, 1964)
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6.12.030 Deposit unlawful – Exemption
It is unlawful to place, throw, deposit, or otherwise dispose of
litter in any public place, public road, public park, on any private
property; or in the waters within Tukwila except as provided in
TMC 6.12.030 or at the official refuse disposal facilities.
(Ord. 396 §2, 1964)
6.12.040 Adequate receptacles required
It is unlawful for the owners or occupants of private property
to deposit or accumulate, or to permit the deposit or accumulation
of, litter upon such private property; provided however, that this
shall not prohibit the storage of garbage or rubbish in public or
private litter receptacles, when approved by the health officer or in
garbage cans or in securely tied bundles when such garbage cans
or bundles are for immediate disposal; provided further that the
use of a compost pile or bin shall not be prohibited if the use and
maintenance thereof is in such a manner as to prevent the
attraction, breeding and/or harboring of insects and rodents. Any
such use permitted here under shall not be construed to permit a
nuisance as defined by State law.
(Ord. 396 §3, 1964)
6.12.050 Container construction
The storage of refuse, garbage, dead animals, and other
putrescible and nonputrescible waste shall be in containers
constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage, rodent and
insect infestation and other public health hazards until removed to
official disposal sites. Any other type of storage and disposal must
be approved by the King County Health Officer.
(Ord. 396 §4, 1964)
6.12.060 Hauling restrictions
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to haul refuse,
garbage, rubbish, dead animals, ashes, or any other waste
material of the kind defined in this chapter on the highways and
roads in Tukwila unless such materials are properly stored,
covered and otherwise secured so as to prevent spillage or
littering.
(Ord. 396 §5, 1964)
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CHAPTER 6.14
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLEANUP
Sections:
6.14.010 Definitions
6.14.020 Compliance
6.14.030 Liability for extraordinary costs
6.14.040 Incident response costs
6.14.050 Presentation of claims
6.14.060 Fees
6.14.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter, these terms shall be defined as
follows:
1. “Extraordinary costs” means those reasonable and
necessary costs incurred by the City of Tukwila, Tukwila Fire
Department, and local authorities in the course of protecting life
and property that exceed the normal and usual expenses
anticipated for police and fire protection, emergency services and
public works. These shall include, but not be limited to, overtime
for City employees; unusual fuel consumption requirements; any
loss or damage to City-owned equipment; the purchase or lease
of any special equipment or services, and all processing and data
collection costs required to protect the environment, community
property and the public during the hazardous materials incident.
2. “Hazardous materials” means:
a. Materials which, if not contained may cause
unacceptable risks to human life within a specified area adjacent
to the spill, seepage, fire, explosion, or other release, and will,
consequently, require evacuation;
b. Materials that, if spilled, could cause unusual
risks to the general public and to emergency response personnel
responding at the scene;
c. Materials that, if involved in a fire will pose
unusual risks to emergency response personnel;
d. Materials requiring unusual storage or
transportation conditions to assure safe containment; or
e. Materials requiring unusual treatment,
packaging, or vehicles during transportation to assure safe
containment.
3. “Hazardous materials incident” means an incident
creating a danger to persons, property, or the environment as a
result of spillage, seepage, fire, explosion, or release of hazardous
materials, or the possibility thereof.
4. “Person” means an individual, partnership,
corporation, or association.
(Ord. 2576 §3, 2018)
6.14.020 Compliance
Any person transporting hazardous materials shall be
responsible for the cleanup of any hazardous materials incident
that occurs during transportation, and shall take such additional
action as may be reasonably necessary after consultation with the
Tukwila Fire Department in order to achieve compliance with all
applicable federal and State laws and regulations.
(Ord. 2576 §4, 2018)
6.14.030 Liability for extraordinary costs
Any person responsible for causing the hazardous materials
incident, other than operating employees of the transportation
company involved in the incident, is liable to the City for
extraordinary costs incurred by the City in the course of protecting
the public from actual or threatened harm resulting from the
hazardous materials incident. The liability stated in this chapter
applies to an owner of a vehicle or a vehicle operated with the
owner’s permission, the owner of a property or an individual on the
owner’s property, or a person who willfully or negligently causes
or permits such an incident to occur.
(Ord. 2576 §5, 2018)
6.14.040 Incident response costs
Any person causing a hazardous materials incident requiring
a City of Tukwila, Tukwila Fire Department or local authority
response shall be responsible for the extraordinary costs of the
hazardous materials incident response. Such costs shall include,
but not be limited to, traffic control, detours, scene safety, removal
of debris resulting from the hazardous materials incident,
hazardous material control and hazardous material removal.
(Ord. 2576 §6, 2018)
6.14.050 Presentation of claims
The City of Tukwila, Tukwila Fire Department and local
authorities may present claims for liability under this chapter, bring
actions for recovery thereon, and settle and compromise, in their
discretion, claims arising under this chapter.
(Ord. 2576 §7, 2018)
6.14.060 Fees
Fees related to incident response costs and “extraordinary
costs” shall be in accordance with the Fire Department Fee
Schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 2576 §8, 2018)
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CHAPTER 6.16
RODENT CONTROL
Sections:
6.16.010 Title
6.16.020 Purpose
6.16.030 Building maintenance and protection required-
Rodent eradication
6.16.040 Keeping premises free from rodents required
6.16.010 Title
This chapter shall be known as the “Tukwila Rodent Control
Ordinance” and may be cited as such.
(Ord. 397 §7, 1964)
6.16.020 Purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to prevent the spread of
infectious and contagious diseases and especially the disease
known as “Bubonic Plague” by rats, mice, and other rodents.
(Ord. 397 §1, 1964)
6.16.030 Building maintenance and protection
required – Rodent eradication
It is unlawful for the owner or occupant to fail to reconstruct or
repair all store rooms, grain elevators, warehouses, docks, and
slaughter houses, and other buildings, including residences, by
the use of screens, nets, cement or other materials approved by
the health officer as to sufficiency, for the purpose of preventing
rats, mice, or other rodents from gaining entrance thereto; and it
is also unlawful for the owner of any food or other products or of
any goods, wares, and merchandise in such buildings to fail to
adequately protect the same to prevent such rodents from gaining
access to or coming in contact therewith. Such buildings shall at
all times be kept free from such rodents; and the health officer or
his representative may, at any reasonable hours, inspect such
buildings for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of such
rodents; and if found to be present, the owner or occupant of the
premises shall apply such reasonable measures for their
eradication as shall be approved by said health officer, and shall
thereafter continue such reasonable measures likewise approved
to keep such buildings free therefrom.
(Ord. 397 §2, 1964)
6.16.040 Keeping premises free from rodents
required
All premises and places shall be maintained free from rats,
mice and other rodents; and it is unlawful for the owner or
occupant thereof to fail to take such reasonable preventive and
remedial measures for such purposes as shall be prescribed by
the health officer.
(Ord. 397 §3, 1964)