[Adopted 8-13-1991 by L.L. No. 5-1991]
This article may be cited as the "Town of Porter Recycling Law."
As used in this article, the following words shall have the
meanings set forth:
COLLECTION AGENT
The person holding the contract with the Town of Porter to
collect solid waste materials in the Town.
PERSON
Natural person, corporations, partnerships, or any other
organization formed by two or more persons.
RECYCLABLE
May include, but not limited to:
B.
METAL CANSContainers fabricated out of metal other than aluminum.
C.
GLASSBottles, jar and other containers made from glass.
D.
NEWSPRINTThe common inexpensive paper made from wood pulp and used primarily for newspapers. Excluded are glossy inserts, magazines and phone books.
E.
PLASTICItems made from high-density polyethylene (HDP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Styrofoam items are excluded.
F.
CARDBOARDWood pulp-based material, generally smooth on both sides with a corrugated center.
G.
Such other materials as the Town Board may by resolution add
from time to time.
There is hereby established a program for the separation, preparation
and collecting of recyclable waste in the Town of Porter.
All designated recyclables shall be prepared, separated and
collected as hereinafter set forth.
Containers for recyclables will be procured by the Town and
distributed to each residence at no charge. Replacement containers
will be supplied as needed at a price to be established by the Town
Board.
Recyclable items will be separated from nonrecyclables and placed
in the appropriate containers. Aluminum, glass, metal and plastic
containers shall have the tops removed and shall be rinsed of contents.
From the time that a resident places recyclable materials at
curbside for collection, title to such materials shall vest in the
Town. No person who is not acting under the authority of the Town
shall collect or remove any such material. Each such removal shall
constitute a separate violation of this article.
[Added 5-9-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994]
The provisions hereof also apply to commercial, industrial and
institutional waste generators. In the event they do not have recyclables
collected pursuant to law or contract, they shall be responsible for
the same prior to being disposed of in any manner, whether left for
collection or delivered to a solid waste management facility. The
materials must be source separated.
Each violation of this article shall constitute an offense punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250.