[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Lancaster 1-12-1959 as Chapter XV of the Ordinances of the Village of Lancaster
(Ch. 85 of the 1976 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 8-26-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996; 4-28-2008 by L.L. No.
3-2008]
This chapter does not apply to those businesses and residences which dispose of garbage, rubbish and refuse through the utilization of a dumpster pursuant to a permit issued by the Village of Lancaster. Utilization of dumpsters shall be governed by Chapter 126 of the Code of the Village of Lancaster, New York.
[Added 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
A.
Section 11 and Section 12 of Town of Lancaster Local Law No. 3-1992
(recyclable materials) as adopted August 17, 1992, by the Town of
Lancaster shall be incorporated within the Code of the Village of
Lancaster, New York as if fully stated herein.
[Amended 9-14-1970]
A.
All cans and containers used for the purposes indicated in this chapter
shall be a plastic, rubber or metal container of a style designed
and marketed for the holding of waste material, trash and/or garbage.
Such container shall not exceed 30 gallons in capacity or, including
contents, 50 pounds in weight.
[Amended 11-13-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006]
B.
All cans and containers used for the purpose indicated in this chapter
shall be cleaned often enough to prevent the spread of disease, foul
smell or attraction of flies or other insects.
C.
All cans and containers shall be equipped with handles and a top
or lid which shall be applied tightly on the container to secure the
contents.
[Amended 11-13-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006]
D.
The owner or owners of a building that is occupied as the residence
of more than six families, as the term "family" is defined in the
Multiple Dwelling Law, living independent of each other, shall provide
a centrally located refuse container or containers in which to store
refuse and garbage in a safe manner between collections.
[Amended 8-26-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]
[Amended 9-14-1970; 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 4-14-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
A.
Old clothes and carpets shall be segregated from other matter and
secured tightly in compact bundles or packages and placed upon the
sidewalk near the curb.
B.
Cartons, boxes and other containers shall be broken up, flattened
or taken apart, and tied in bundles not exceeding five feet in length,
one foot in thickness and 50 pounds in weight.
C.
Trimmings, shavings, sawdust and other loose materials shall be taken
care of in such manner that they shall not be blown and scattered
about.
D.
Large cardboard boxes shall be reduced to three feet in length and
tied.
E.
Tree limbs shall be tied and cut into lengths no longer than four
feet.
F.
No person shall put out for collection building materials or refuse
material caused by the work of contractors, carpenters, plumbers,
paperhangers or other tradesmen or workmen.
[Amended 9-14-1970]
A.
All garbage, ashes, refuse and other materials covered by this chapter
shall be kept off the streets until 12 hours prior to the day of collection
in specific areas, but placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled
collection day.
B.
On applicable garbage collection dates all cans, containers and refuse
encompassed by this chapter shall be placed at the curb to be emptied.
[Amended 11-13-2006 by L.L. No. 5-2006]
C.
All cans or containers must be removed within 12 hours after they
are emptied.
D.
Whenever one location shall require the removal of more than 1/2
a truckload of garbage, refuse, or any other material included within
this chapter, a charge shall be levied, which shall be determined
from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.[1]
[Amended 6-11-1979 by L.L. No. 3-1979; 9-8-1980 by L.L. No.
11-1980]
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to a resolution passed 10-27-1980,
truck spot fees shall be raised from $25 to $30.
[Amended 9-14-1970]
A.
The Superintendent of Public Works shall schedule separate collections
for materials which will decay and for refuse and shall cause notification
of the dates of collection thereof to be published in the official
newspaper.
B.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be empowered to establish administrative
rules and regulations to ensure compliance with this chapter and may
prohibit the collection and disposition of chemicals, compounds and
explosives to ensure the health and safety of the populace.
[Amended 8-26-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]
No person other than an authorized employee or agent of the
Village shall disturb or remove any ashes, garbage or other rubbish
or refuse placed, by owners or their tenants or by occupants or their
servants, within the stoop or area line or in front of houses or lots
for removal, unless requested by residents or by a person having the
proper authority.
No ashes, vegetables, garbage, cinders, shells, straw, shavings,
paper, dirt, filth, broken glassware, crockery, bottles or rubbish
or refuse of any kind whatever shall be carted to, dumped or deposited
upon any property of the Village, except under the supervision and
direction of the Superintendent of Public Works of the Village.
[Added 6-29-1976 by L.L. No. 10-1976; amended 4-11-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any provision
of this article shall be deemed a violation and shall be subject to
the following penalties:
A.
First offense:
written warning.
B.
Second
offense within twelve-month period: a fine of $50 to $100.
C.
Third offense
within twelve-month period: a fine of $100 to $150.
D.
Fourth
offense within twelve-month period: a fine of $150 to $300.
E.
Any additional
offense within twelve-month period: a fine of $300 to $500.
