§ 109.1-5-4. Frequency of Collection.  


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  • (a)

    MSW shall be collected no less than once weekly from single-family residences and townhouses.

    (b)

    MSW from all other sources shall also be collected no less than once weekly, unless a reduced collection frequency or alternative recycling system is approved in writing by the Director.

    (c)

    MSW shall be collected more frequently, as may be fixed by the Director or collected more frequently as may be fixed by the Fire Marshal or Chief of Fire and Rescue Department upon a determination that more frequent collections are necessary for the preservation of the public safety with respect to any particular establishment producing flammable MSW.

    (d)

    Any solid waste management bond or other surety held by Fairfax County as required by Article 4 may be used to pay for collection of waste where the collector for whom the bond/surety was issued has failed to meet the minimum collection frequency specified in this Article. (13-15-109.1.)