§ 28-33. Deposits for collection services.

(a)

Deposit amount. Every residential user of the solid waste collection service shall pay or cause to be paid a deposit in the amount set forth and pursuant to the terms set forth in a resolution.

(b)

Refund of deposit.

(1)

For residential customers who have had continuous service for a period of 24 months, the town shall refund the customer's deposit provided the customer has a "good credit history." The deposit will be applied as a credit to each residential customer's account for the next billing cycle after the customer establishes a "good credit history". When the credit exceeds the amount of the bill to which the credit is applied, the balance of the credit shall be applied to the following bill.

(2)

For purposes of this section, "good credit history" means that during the preceding 24 consecutive months, a customer who: (i) never had service discontinued for delinquent payment; (ii) never had a check returned for non-payment; and (iii) had no more than one instance of a delinquent payment of a bill.

(3)

Current residential customers, or those who have had service within the last 12 months, with a "good credit history" will not be subject to a deposit requirement. Should future delinquencies occur resulting in a cessation of service, a deposit shall be required prior to the resumption of service.

(4)

Upon discontinuance of residential collection service, any deposit held by the town shall be applied toward any unpaid charges, fees and bills. Any remaining deposit shall be refunded to the customer.

(Ord. No. 14-12, exh. A(11-15), 9-5-2012; Ord. No. 03-15, § 1, 3-10-2015)