Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Don't Pay Double For Trash!

Northeast Shores is continually impressed with the number of neighborhood residents that have their families living alone in doubles in the neighborhood.

These families have the advantage of voluminous square feet to enjoy, a separate kitchen for entertaining, and lots of storage space for those large holiday decorations.

As you may know, the City of Cleveland recently implemented an $8 monthly fee for trash collection. This monthly fee is a "per unit" fee so that means doubles owe $16 a month!

Well, the City of Cleveland Division of Waste Collection does not want to charge you double for living in your whole double. If you do live in your whole double, you can reduce your trash collection fee to the single-family rate of $8 by printing then completing the Exemption Request Form located at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/30638930

This form covers a number of potential exemptions. To help clarify how to complete this form if you are living in your whole double (and only creating trash for one household), we have completed the form generically as an example. Follow this link to show how you should complete the form:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/30644103

After completing the form, you will need to mail it to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at the address listed on the form. You will also need to submit a copy of your water bill and your deed. Your water bill is mailed to you (and has your water account number which you have to list on the Exemption Form). If you do not have your deed, you can search by the owner's name (under "optionally enter party"). Also, don't forget to change the "Enter Recording Date" to the window of time when you purchased the property. Download then print a copy of your deed from:
http://tinyurl.com/2ezff9n

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