The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that
the accumulation, collection, removal and disposal of solid waste
is controlled by the Town in a manner that protects the public health,
safety and welfare.
[Amended 2-14-2012; 9-11-2012; 10-24-2014]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The residue of the combustion of any type of solid fuel,
such as wood, coal, coke, charcoal or like substances.
Sacks designed for refuse with sufficient wall strength to
maintain physical integrity when lifted by the top, securely tied
at the top for collection, with a capacity not to exceed 30 gallons
and a loaded weight not to exceed 35 pounds.
Materials resulting from the construction, alteration or
repair of structures and consisting of plaster, metal, brick, concrete,
lathing, roofing, earth, structural members and like material.
A large appliance, piece of furniture or waste material from
a residential source other than hazardous waste, with a weight or
volume greater than that allowed for containers, such as box springs,
furniture, tree limbs, mattresses, drum containers, motor vehicle
parts, motor vehicle and motorized equipment, tires, odd pieces of
construction debris, toys, appliances, etc., normally not heavier
in weight than that which can be lifted comfortably by one person.
The act of collecting solid waste at the place of waste generation
by an approved, licensed solid waste collector and is distinguished
from "removal."
Any vehicle or equipment used in the collection of residential
refuse or commercial solid waste.
Those wastes which have a low flash point or explosive potential,
such as rubber dust or shreds, paints, oils and other flammable liquids,
etc. In any case of dispute, the ruling of the Fire Marshal shall
be final.
Each container or bin of one cubic yard or more placed for
use at a business, commercial location, residence, apartment building
or construction site. Each "commercial container" shall be identified
with the name and telephone number of the solid waste collector servicing
the container or bin.
Any person, firm or corporation whose principal business
activity is collecting, picking up and/or transporting solid waste
and/or recyclables and depositing or dumping the same at the designated
disposal site by means of a vehicle or vehicles capable of hauling
said materials.
Any common interest community in which the units are used
for dwelling or associated recreational purposes. "Condominiums" shall
not include apartments, cooperatives, commercial or other forms of
nonresidential ownership.
As defined in Section 47-68a or 47-202 of the Connecticut
General Statutes, as it shall be amended from time to time.
The Town Manager or his designee of the Town of Tolland,
who shall also serve as the recycling coordinator.
The disposal site(s) for solid waste emanating from Tolland
shall be a site(s) that the Town operates or contracts to use.
Putrescible animal or vegetable wastes resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking, serving or consumption of food and
including food containers.
Waste designated as hazardous by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, appropriate state agency or by the Town of Tolland.
The duly appointed Director of Health or his/her designated
agent.
The refuse that accumulates on or upon the land used for
manufacturing, industrial, wholesale and slaughtering purposes. Collection
of such materials will not be the responsibility of the Town.
Any condition which, in the judgment of the Town of Tolland
Health Officer, constitutes or could constitute a threat to the public
health, including, but not limited to, those conditions specifically
listed in Section 19-13-B1 of the State of Connecticut Public Health
Code.
Any individual, commercial solid waste hauler, institution,
public or private corporation, partnership, association or any other
entity, public or private, however organized.
Any dwelling, house, building or other structure and the
real property located thereon.
A place or facility where solid waste materials are sorted,
crushed, cleaned or otherwise processed prior to final disposal or
recovery.
Any item or items that are part of the solid waste stream
which are defined herein or by state statute or regulation as being
recyclable, including, but not limited to, the following:
CARDBOARDNon-waxed corrugated boxes and similar corrugated and kraft paper materials which have a minimum of contamination by food or other material.
GLASS FOOD CONTAINERSA glass bottle or jar of any size or shape used to package food products suitable for human or animal consumption, which are rinsed clean, without tops, covers, corks or food remains.
METAL FOOD CONTAINERSAny aluminum, bimetal, steel, tin-plated steel or other metallic can and aerosol cans (without hazardous waste contents), plate or tray of any size or shape used to package food products suitable for human or animal consumption, which are rinsed clean, and without food remains.
PLASTICSNumbers 1 through 7 plastics are presently collected as recyclables. Items should be rinsed clean and placed within the recycling container.
SCRAP METALUsed or discarded items which consist predominately of ferrous metals, aluminum, brass, copper, lead, aluminum, tin, nickel or alloys thereof, including, but not limited to, metal food containers.
STORAGE BATTERYLead acid batteries or other batteries used in motor vehicles such as automobiles, airplanes, boats, recreational vehicles, tractors and like applications.
NEWSPAPERUsed or discarded newsprint which is free of contamination by food or other material. Newspapers and newspaper advertisements, supplements, including magazines such as Parade or Northeast, comics, enclosures and other newspaper inserts are included.
WHITE GOODSStoves, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, air conditioners, washing machines, television sets and other major household appliances or fixtures.
To separate or divert an item or items from the solid waste
stream for the purposes of processing it or causing it to be processed
into an order to provide for disposition of the item or items in a
manner, other than incineration or landfilling, which will best protect
the environment. On July 1, 2009, Tolland implemented single-stream
recycling, which allows for all recycling to be commingled into one
container, unless otherwise noted in this chapter. Nothing in this
definition shall preclude the use of waste oil as fuel in an oil burner.
Grass clippings, leaves and similar garden or yard wastes are not
considered refuse and may not be disposed of in the weekly trash pickup,
but rather a recyclable that homeowners must dispose of by composting.
These materials are not collected by the Town of Tolland.
An approved container designed for use in the collection
of the recycling generated from residential units within the Town
of Tolland. Containers may be thirty-five-, sixty-five- or ninety-five-gallon
wheeled totes (standard size effective 9-11-2012 is 95 gallons). The
Town will provide one container per single-family home and two per
duplex or home/in-law apartment combination, which shall remain the
property of the Town. In no case shall the Town's solid waste
hauler pick up more than two containers per single-family home, or
two or three from a duplex or home/in-law apartment combination. Multifamily
apartments are required to provide independent recycling services
as would other nonresidential uses. Residents, as of 7-31-2017, were
given a one-time option of a second ninety-five-gallon recycling tote
for change to biweekly pickup, which began 7-31-2017.
Discarded waste materials in a solid or semi-liquid state
consisting of garbage, rubbish, or a combination thereof.
An approved container designated for use in the collection
of the refuse generated from residential units within the Town of
Tolland. Containers may be sixty-five- or ninety-five-gallon wheeled
totes. The standard size effective 9-11-2012 is 65 gallons. The Town
will provide one container per single-family home and two per duplex
or home/in-law apartment combination, which shall remain the property
of the Town. Effective 9-11-2012, except stated below, the Town's
solid waste hauler shall pick up one container per single-family home
or two from a duplex or home/in-law apartment combination. Those residents
who, prior to 9-11-2012, had two containers per single-family home
or four from a duplex or home/in-law apartment combination will be
grandfathered and still receive pickup for the remaining useful life
of those additional purchased containers. Multifamily apartments are
required to provide independent solid waste services as would other
nonresidential uses.
The act of taking solid wastes from the place of waste generation,
either by a licensed solid waste collector or by a person in control
of the premises.
Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of combustible and
noncombustible materials, excluding yard and garden wastes.
To salvage from discarded recyclables, refuse or other solid
wastes.
Unwanted or discarded materials, including solid, liquid,
semi-solid or contained gaseous material. This is an all-encompassing
term, including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, recyclables,
bulky waste and other separately identified waste streams.
A person or firm who has been issued a license pursuant to
this chapter by the Town of Tolland to collect refuse and recycling
generated from a nonresidential use within the Town of Tolland.
The company under contract with the Town of Tolland to collect
residential and municipal solid waste and/or recycling.
The Town of Tolland and/or its offices, employees or agents.
The Tolland Town Council.
The Tolland Town Manager.
An area designated by the Town for the assembly and transshipment
of recyclable materials.
The willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public
or private property.
Grass cuttings, leaves and similar green or yard waste are
not collected by the Town and must be composted by individual property
owners.
