Why does Eureka have mandatory waste and recycling service?

Waste and recycling must be regulated to the extent necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, to conserve disposal capacity, to meet state laws and to ensure cost effective public service.

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1. Did I miss the exemption period if I missed the application due date?
2. Does my exemption last forever?
3. Does my exemption expire a year after it is approved?
4. Can I use the affidavit from a previous year and change the date range myself?
5. Can I use this program if my property is vacant?
6. I do not use my Recology bins and I am not exempt. Can I receive a refund or prorate?
7. Can I be exempt but still have a green waste bin?
8. I generate a lot of waste and it is cheaper to self-haul it than pay Recology. Can I be exempt?
9. Why does Eureka have mandatory waste and recycling service?
10. My property was exempt and then a tenant moved in and set up service. After they move out, does my exemption resume?