Main St. Commons.docx
MEMORANDUM
June 27, 2019
TO:Dimarco Architecture
FROM:Steve Fisher, City of Edmonds Public Works, 425-771-0235
RE:Plan review for trash collection area
BLD 20190529 – Main St. Commons remodel, 550 Main St., Edmonds
The proposed trash collection area is correctly located adjacent to the alley on the south side of the property. An adjustment to the size of the area will need to be considered to
meet the volume of waste expected with 2 full service restaurants plus inclusion of waste from the other new building.
Comments from the waste hauler (Sound Disposal) has them predicting the upper limits of their service optionswhich would likely use three 2-cubic yard containers picked up daily, or
almost daily (except Sundays). 15 feet of width for this area is too tight for 3 containers which need space around each container for maneuvering (rolling to and from the truck) and
for access and use by the building tenants. Either the width needs to increase by minimum of 5 more feet or a secondary separate enclosure needs to be sited for the other building’s
waste.
Another consideration is for the screening required along the alley. Gates are typically required but not shown on this plan. Due to the narrow alley at this location, a roll-up door
is more sensible and works well on similar alley scenarios in downtown Edmonds.
Other questions regarding having food scrap compost container service and whether the different businesses would be sharing containers or have separate accounts were also brought up
since that will have impact on the ultimate trash area size(s).
Please let me know if you have any questions.