[Adopted 5-15-1967 by Ord. No. 85]
This ordinance shall be known as the "Palmer
Township Refuse Disposal Ordinance."
[Amended 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-472]
A. Preparation of refuse.
(1) All refuse shall be drained free of liquids before
disposal.
(2) Refuse shall be placed in Township-approved containers.
B. Refuse containers.
(1) Containers shall be made of durable, watertight, rust-resistant
material, having a close-fitting lid and handles to facilitate collection.
(2) Residential containers shall be of the size and type
as designated by the Township.
(3) It shall be unlawful to permit the accumulation of
residue of liquids, solids or a combination of such material on the
bottom or sides of containers, it being the intention of this provision
that the interior of containers shall be kept clean by thorough rinsing
and draining as often as necessary.
C. Storage of refuse on residential properties.
(1) Containers. Each residential unit shall utilize Township-approved
containers and shall place and keep all refuse therein.
(2) Except for days on which refuse is being collected,
all refuse containers must be kept to the side or rear of the premises.
Municipal waste containers shall not be stored on front porches or
within three feet of the front door. Exceptions:
(a)
In High-Density Residential areas, as defined in Chapter
190, containers may be kept along the front of the house or structure. A natural or man-made screen is encouraged. Man-made screens shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter
190.
(b)
For single-family attached and semidetached homes, containers may be kept along the front of the house or structure, upon request and approval by the Board of Supervisors, provided that such containers are obscured from view from the public street by a natural or man-made screen and located a minimum of five feet from property lines. Man-made screens shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter
190.
(c)
Where a waiver is obtained, by the Board of Supervisors,
due to the infeasibility by topographic constraints or disability
limitations.
(d)
For residents that are approved for and utilize
the Township's assisted collection program provided by the contracted
hauler.
D. Storage of municipal waste on multifamily, commercial,
institutional, and industrial properties and establishments.
(1) Containers. Storage of municipal waste on commercial,
institutional, and industrial properties shall be made of durable,
watertight, rust-resistant material, having a close-fitting lid when
necessary, and in the size and shape suitable to facilitate safe collection.
Such containers shall be kept clean and in good working order.
(2) Location of containers. Containers for collection
at multifamily, commercial, institutional, and industrial properties
and establishments shall be located on such premises at a place which
shall not interfere with public or private sidewalks, driveways, roads,
streets, highways or entrances and exits or public or private buildings.
(3) Except for days on which refuse is being collected,
all municipal waste containers must be kept to the side or rear of
all premises, obscured from view from the public street and shall
be in accordance with the approved site plan, if applicable.
[Amended 10-8-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-415]
It shall be unlawful to dump, burn, bury, destroy, or otherwise
dispose of refuse within the jurisdictional limits of the said Township
of Palmer except at a Township-approved refuse disposal site. It shall
be unlawful to dump, burn, bury, destroy, or otherwise dispose of
materials designated for recycling pursuant to the Act of July 28,
1988 (P.L. 556, No. 101), known as the "Municipal Waste Planning,
Recycling and Waste Reduction Act," except as prescribed by Palmer
Township's Municipal Recycling Program.
[Amended 10-25-1988 by Ord. No. 227]
A. Any person or persons charged with the violation of
any of the provisions of this ordinance, upon conviction thereof before
a Justice of the Peace of the said Township of Palmer, shall pay a
fine not to exceed $600 and, in default thereof, be committed to the
Northampton County Prison for a period not exceeding 30 days.
B. Each day of violation of the particular code or ordinance
applicable shall be considered a separate offense, for which the fines
and penalties stated herein may be imposed on a daily basis.
C. For collection of fines and penalties, see §
1-16E of Chapter
1, General Provisions.
The provisions of this ordinance are severable;
and if any part hereof shall be held to be unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid by any court, such decision shall not affect or impair any
of the remaining provisions of the ordinance. It is declared to be
the intent of the Board of Supervisors that this ordinance would have
been adopted even if such invalid provision had not been included
herein.
This ordinance shall become effective 30 days
after enactment hereof.
[Adopted 8-23-1983 as Ord. No. 201]
The disposal site is herein identified as that
located at the South 25th Street Quarry, Palmer Township, Northampton
County, Pennsylvania.
Use of the disposal site is limited to Palmer
Township residents and Palmer Township businesses. Written proof of
residency is required in this regard.
Use of the disposal site is limited to tree
branches, leaves, grass and hedge and bush clippings removed by Palmer
Township residents and businesses from their property. Building supplies,
hazardous liquids or materials, white goods, junk and garbage are
not permitted.
No use of the disposal site is permitted for
people engaged in the business of tree trimming, landscaping, grass
cutting or hedge or bush cutting businesses and/or building contractors.
A record of those individuals given permission
to use the disposal site will be maintained by the Police Department.
This ordinance shall become effective five days
after adoption.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances, insofar
as they are inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed absolutely.