A. Pursuant to Chapter 35.21 RCW, liens are authorized by this code against property for which solid waste, recyclable materials, or yard waste collection services have been provided by collection companies operating under contract with the city.

B. Charges for solid waste collection and disposal; recyclable collection and disposal; and yard waste collection and disposal services are set by the collection company consistent with solid waste utility contracts with the city. Upon failure to pay the charges within the time provided for in invoices and/or bills issued by the collection company, the amount thereof shall become a lien against the property for which the solid waste, recyclable material, or yard waste collection service is rendered.

C. A notice of the lien authorized by this section shall specify the charges, the period covered by the charges, and the legal description of the property sought to be charged. The notice shall be filed with the county auditor within the time required and shall be foreclosed in the manner and within the time prescribed for liens for labor and material.

D. Liens authorized by this section shall be prior to all liens and encumbrances filed subsequent to the filing of the notice of lien with the county auditor, except the lien of general taxes and local improvement assessments whether levied prior or subsequent thereto.

E. The collection company seeking to exercise rights under this section shall have a current, executed contract for solid waste handling with the city authorizing the rights herein and providing for the method of such lien enforcement. (Ord. 831 § 2, 1997).