[Adopted 10-6-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021[1]]
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Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 71,
Art. III, Waste Removal Days, adopted 8-11-1964 by Ord. No. 52, as
amended.
A.
All garbage, refuse and recyclables placed outdoors shall be secured
in watertight, odor-tight and rodentproof containers with covers securely
in place unless curbside for collection as set forth below.
B.
No person, firm or entity shall place or cause to be placed, leave
or permit to remain any garbage, rubbish or trash receptacles upon
any of the sidewalks or other public places within the Village except
on days designated by the Village Board as waste removal days.
As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
Large household items, such as furniture, mattresses, major appliances, scrap metal items and carpets. Bulk waste shall not include items that are prohibited under § 71-5.3
Any nonresidential establishment, any multifamily dwelling
with four or more units or any mixed-use establishment.
Remains of major remodeling, construction, reconstruction,
repair and demolition operations on houses, apartments, pavements
and other structures, such as excavated earth, stones, concrete, bricks,
plaster, roofing, sheathing, lumber and insulation, as well as rubble
from the installation of plumbing, heating and electrical systems.
Solid waste originating in and around residential premises,
including all residential users and such multiple residential, mixed
residential and/or commercial users as may elect and be approved by
the Department of Public Works Superintendent to receive solid waste
collection services.
The Department of Public Works Superintendent.
Each unit shall be equal to one ninety-six-gallon container
of garbage.
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Single- and two-family
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1 unit per dwelling unit
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Multifamily (3+ units)
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0.5 unit per dwelling unit
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Commercial
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As determined by the Superintendent
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A.
The Village shall collect and dispose of all residential solid waste
originating in the Village.
B.
At the discretion of the Superintendent of Public Works, the Department
may collect and dispose of commercial, institutional, multiple residence
and mixed residential use solid waste originating in the Village if
the Superintendent determines that collection from such users can
be accomplished using existing staff and equipment and without compromising
the services provided by the Village to residential users. Commercial
businesses that are utilizing Village solid waste collection as of
the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed approved. The Department
shall not collect industrial, infectious, or hazardous waste.
C.
Commercial, institutional, multiple residential and mixed residential users, other than those which elect to receive and are approved to receive Village solid waste collection services, must provide for the lawful collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables and must establish to the satisfaction of the Superintendent that a licensed commercial solid waste and/or recyclable collector is providing collection and disposal services for the user and that solid waste collection is being made at a frequency determined by the Superintendent to be consistent with public health requirements. Failure to provide for adequate collection and disposal services or to provide satisfactory proof to the Superintendent shall constitute a violation and shall be subject to penalties provided by § 71-5.7 herein.
A.
Garbage intended for curbside collection by the Village shall be
placed in Village provided containers no larger than 96 gallons. No
container shall be placed or permitted near the curb or street prior
to 3:00 p.m. the day before collection or after 11:59 p.m. the day
of collection.
B.
Garbage shall be separated from recyclable materials.
A.
Solid waste that cannot fit within the Village-provided containers
shall be deemed bulk waste.
C.
Property owners setting out bulk waste with prior approval of the
Superintendent shall follow the directions of the Superintendent with
respect to the placement and timing of the bulk waste. Property owners
will be billed in accordance with the fee schedule.
D.
In the event a property owner or occupant sets out bulk waste and
such waste is not removed within 24 hours, the Superintendent shall
cause such waste to be removed and the owner of the property shall
be billed in accordance with the fee schedule.
A.
The following is not permitted to be set out for garbage collection:
(1)
Garbage not contained within a Village-provided container.
(2)
Hazardous waste including but not limited to, automotive products
such as batteries, oil and gas, automotive fluids; mercury; oil-based
paints and stains; propane tanks and fire extinguishers.
(3)
Medical waste including sharps.
(4)
Demolition and construction debris.
(5)
Tires.
(6)
Materials that can be recycled.
B.
The following shall be prohibited:
(1)
Throwing or depositing litter in or upon any street, sidewalk or
other public place within the Village except in receptacles for collection
as set forth in this chapter.
(2)
The failure of an owner or person in control of any private property
to maintain the premises free of litter; provided, however, that this
section shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized private
receptacles for collection.
(3)
Setting out bulk waste except on designed bulk waste days or as approved
by the Superintendent.
A.
The Village Board of Trustees shall set and amend from time to time the fees set forth in this chapter following the procedure set forth in Chapter 8, Fees, of the Village of Florida Code.
B.
Initial fees shall be as follows:
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Replacement container
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$75
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Bulk waste (with approval)
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$205 per ton (minimum one ton)
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Bulk waste (without approval)
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$250 per ton (minimum one ton)
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A.
Any fee incurred pursuant to this chapter shall be paid within 30
days after mailing of the invoice. Unpaid fees shall accrue penalties
in accordance with Village Law § 5-518(4) at 0.5% per month
until paid or discharged.
B.
If any fees including interest thereon, are not fully paid on or
before April 30, the unpaid amount shall become a lien upon the real
property and may be collected in the same manner and at the same time
as provided by law for Village taxes.
Property owners may request additional units by filing a form
promulgated by the Village Clerk.
Any person, firm or corporation found to be violating any provision
of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $250
for the first offense or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15
days, or both; not more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding
15 days, or both for the second offense within 18 months; not more
than $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days or both
for the third offense within 18 months. Each day on which any violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
