[Adopted 3-11-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992]
A.
The recovery and reuse of recyclable materials not only conserves
natural resources, but also reduces the cost of solid waste disposal
and the volume of waste that must be disposed of at solid waste management
facilities.
B.
The New York Legislature has mandated that before September 1, 1992,
all municipalities within the state adopt a local law that requires
the separation and separate disposal of recyclable material from garbage
and solid waste.
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes empty food and beverage containers.
Putrescible animal, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable waste
incident to and resulting from preparation, cooking and consumption
of food.
Includes all products made from silica or sand, soda ash
and limestone (being used for packaging or bottling of various matter)
and all other material commonly known as "glass," excluding ceramics,
light bulbs and flat glass known as "window glass."
Household effects too heavy or bulky for one person to carry,
including discarded beds, rugs, mattresses and light construction
debris such as discarded doors and windows.
Large and/or bulky household appliances commonly known as
"white goods" (refrigerator, dryer, washer, stove, etc.).
Papers of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and
distributed at fixed intervals, having printed thereon news and advertising,
excluding newspapers which have been soiled. Magazines, telephone
books and cardboard are not included, but may be designated for recycling
by the Sanitation Commissioner at a later date.
Includes all materials commonly called "plastics," but excludes
styrofoam containers or bubbles used for packaging.
Includes but is not limited to glass, plastic, cans, aluminum
products and newspaper. Other materials may be designated by the Sanitation
Commissioner.
Any discarded material or substances discarded as spent,
worthless or in excess to owners including but not limited to refuse,
rubbish, ashes and light construction debris.
Includes but is not limited to oil containers, aerosol cans,
paint containers, batteries and tires.
Grass clippings, leaves, garden debris and small cuttings
from shrubs, hedges and brush.
A.
Recyclable materials shall not be placed in the same receptacle or
otherwise mixed with other forms of garbage or waste for collection,
removal and disposal. The Village will not be responsible for the
collection of recyclable materials placed in such a fashion and may
refuse to accept waste containing recyclables.
B.
Unless otherwise specified by the Sanitation Commissioner, it will
not be the responsibility of the Village to pick up and dispose of
toxic trash. Such material cannot be commingled with either recyclables,
solid waste or garbage.
A.
Recyclables, other than newspapers, shall be placed in the plastic
containers provided by the Village and placed for collection on the
day(s) prescribed by the Village. Different types of recyclables may
be commingled as permitted by the waste management facility used by
the Village. Newspapers shall be bundled and tied for collection.
B.
The Village may, from time to time, change recycling requirements
depending on pickup and disposal methods available.
Any person who violates this Article shall be guilty of an offense
and punishable as follows:
