[Adopted 8-16-1950]
[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
For the purposes of this article, the terms used herein are
defined as follows:
The act of refuse removal from a person's property by the
Department of Public Works or other refuse carter.
The Department of Public Works of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson.
An individual or individuals, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company, organization, or other legal entity of any kind.
Solid waste, trash, litter or any item discarded or rejected
by any person in the Village. Categories of refuse are defined as
follows:
BULK REFUSERefuse consisting of large household items, such as furniture, mattresses and box springs, stoves, washers, dryers and other large appliances, and large electronic items.
COMPOSTABLE REFUSERefuse consisting of yard waste, household food scraps, and ash from household fireplaces and wood stoves.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION REFUSERefuse consisting of lumber, concrete, pipe, brick, masonry, sheetrock, and other construction materials from buildings and other structures.
GARBAGE REFUSENonhazardous waste materials common to ordinary household, institutional or business use not listed as recyclable, bulk, or construction and demolition refuse.
HAZARDOUS REFUSEAll materials defined as such by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF).
RECYCLABLE REFUSEAll materials defined as such by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) plus textile recyclables.
COMMINGLED RECYCLABLESAll materials defined as such by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF).
PAPER RECYCLABLESAll materials defined as such by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF).
TEXTILE RECYCLABLESCloth, clothing, shoes, belts, hats, gloves, handbags, cloth shopping bags, drapes, curtains, towels, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, but not mattresses or pillows. Textile recyclables may be used, worn, torn, stained, etc.
Superintendent of the Department of Public Works of the Village
of Hastings-on-Hudson.
Village of Hastings-on-Hudson.
Village Manager of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson.
[Amended 10-10-1995 by L.L No. 8-1995; 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A.
Every generator of refuse to be collected within the Village by the
Department of Public Works or any other agency shall be required to
separate the refuse into nonrecyclable, recyclable, and hazardous
components and to further separate recyclable materials into categories
for collection as designated by the regulations of the Superintendent.
B.
Commingled recyclables and paper recyclables are eligible for curbside
pickup.
C.
Storage and collection of paper and commingled recyclables.
(1)
Paper recyclables shall be bundled with string or twine or placed
in paper bags or an appropriate container but not placed in a plastic
bag. Paper recyclables shall not be placed in the same container with
commingled recyclables. Paper items shall be kept dry until pickup.
(2)
Commingled recyclables (i.e., glass, plastic, and metal) shall be
clean and free from food waste and placed loose in an appropriate
container, not a plastic bag. Containers need not have lids, but shall
have drainage so as not to collect water. Containers shall not weigh
more than 50 pounds when filled.
(3)
For single-family and two-family residences, recycling refuse containers
shall be in a single location at the curb. If a person has difficulty
in adhering to this provision either because of human physical difficulty
or property difficulty, provisions will be made on a case-by-case
basis by the Village Manager or the Superintendent.
(4)
For multifamily residences, the owner or agent having management
or control of the building shall designate a common and accessible
location or locations within the grounds of the residence where recyclable
refuse is to be accumulated prior to collection. Such containers shall
be placed in a readily accessible location for collection by the Department
of Public Works. All walks and entrances to the location of refuse
storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions.
(5)
For nonresidential establishments, recyclable refuse containers shall
be placed in a readily accessible location for collection by the Department
of Public Works. All walks and entrances to the location of recyclable
refuse storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions
(6)
Recyclable refuse containers shall be put at the curb no earlier
than 5:00 p.m. the night prior to scheduled pickup. Recyclable refuse
containers for nonresidential properties shall be removed from the
curb no later than four hours after the garbage has been picked up.
D.
Disposal of recyclables other than paper and commingled recyclables.
E.
Storage and collection of garbage refuse.
(1)
All containers for the storage of garbage refuse shall be solid and
watertight and have a removable (nonhinged), tight-fitting lid. Containers
shall be free from handling hazards and made of such quality as to
prevent collapsing during handling. Containers shall have a maximum
capacity of 50 gallons and shall not weigh more than 50 pounds when
filled. If the container is lined with a plastic bag, the bag shall
be tied or twist-tied closed.
(2)
If garbage refuse is not stored in a container, it shall be contained
in a plastic bag durable enough to withstand standard use and be tied
or twist-tied closed and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
(3)
Any garbage refuse that cannot be placed in containers or bags shall
be securely bundled and tied and left at the curb for collection.
The weight of each bundle shall not exceed 50 pounds and shall be
limited to four feet in length and 18 inches in height, width or diameter.
(4)
All containers shall be maintained in a sound and sanitary condition.
(5)
For single-family and two-family residences, garbage refuse containers
shall be placed in a single location, either at the curb or at a location
chosen by the resident. If a person has difficulty in adhering to
this provision either by human physical difficulty or property difficulty,
provisions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Village Manager
or Superintendent.
(6)
For multifamily residences, the owner or agent having management
or control of the building shall designate a common and accessible
location or locations within the grounds of the residence where garbage
refuse is to be accumulated prior to collection. Such containers shall
be placed in a readily accessible location for collection by the Department
of Public Works. All walks and entrances to the location of refuse
storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions.
(7)
For nonresidential establishments, garbage refuse containers shall
be placed in a readily accessible location for collection by the Department
of Public Works. All walks and entrances to the location of refuse
storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions.
(8)
Garbage refuse containers shall be put at the curb no earlier than
5:00 p.m. the night prior to scheduled pickup. Garbage refuse containers
for nonresidential properties shall be removed from the curb no later
than four hours after the garbage has been picked up.
(9)
If a dumpster is used, it shall be of sufficient strength for the
purpose of holding the material intended to be disposed of. Dumpsters
shall be either covered or contained in a covered structure so as
not to collect precipitation
F.
Residential compostable refuse.
(1)
Residential yard waste, including but not limited to leaves, grass
and branches generated on site, may be placed at the curb for pickup
according to the Village's pickup schedule.
(2)
Yard waste shall be placed in biodegradable bags or containers not
to exceed 50 pounds in weight.
(3)
Tree trimmings and brush shall be tied in bundles not over three
feet in length, weighing not more than 50 pounds.
(4)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any person
from utilizing self-generated vegetative yard waste and self-generated
vegetative household waste for compost, mulch or other agricultural,
horticultural, silvicultural, gardening or landscaping purposes. Any
such waste shall be composted or used in a manner not to endanger
public health, safety and welfare.
G.
Residential bulk refuse. Residents shall contact the Department of
Public Works for bulk refuse pickup. Items for bulk pickup shall be
put at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the night prior to scheduled
pickup. If a person has difficulty in placing the bulk refuse at the
curb, either because of physical difficulty or property difficulty,
provisions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Village Manager
or Superintendent.
H.
Hazardous waste. All hazardous waste shall be disposed of according
to Westchester County regulations.
I.
Construction and demolition refuse. Residents and nonresidential
establishments must arrange for the pickup of construction and demolition
refuse with a certified waste company or recycler.
J.
No animal substances and no dirt gathered from docks, or waste of
mills or factories, or recyclable, bulk, hazardous, construction or
demolition refuse, or any other materials which endanger public health,
safety and welfare shall be deposited or used to fill up or raise
the surface level of any lot or grounds of property within the limits
of the Village.
[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A.
Village-owned litter baskets shall not be used for the disposal of
refuse generated by households, institutions or commercial establishments.
B.
If a Village-owned litter basket or collection site consists of one
or more receptacles designated for the separate collection for recyclable
and nonrecyclable materials, users shall be required to separate their
litter into the designated categories and to place it in the proper
receptacle.
[Amended 4-3-1971; 2-5-1980 by L.L. No. 1-1980; 9-21-1999 by L.L. No. 4-1999; 5-3-2011 by L.L. No.
4-2011]
B.
Commercial refuse and incinerated residue may be collected by the
Department of Public Works, and the Superintendent of Public Works
is authorized to determine the fees for same based upon the fee schedule
adopted by the Village Board. The Village shall forward a bill for
such fees on a quarterly basis to the owner and, if appropriate, occupant
of the property. The bill will set forth the process for the owner
and/or occupant to appeal the charges to the Village Manager. If any
such bill is not paid within 30 days of issuance, the costs set forth
thereon shall be assessed against the property and become a lien thereon.
Any such bill which remains outstanding on April 15 of each year shall
be added to the Village tax bill for the property, collectible in
the same manner as delinquent Village taxes and assessments. Any appeal
must be filed with the Village Manager within 10 days of issuance
of the bill and must set forth the reason why the owner or occupant
believes the cost should not be payable by the owner or occupant under
the provisions of this section. If requested, the owner or occupant
will be given the opportunity to discuss their position with the Village
Manager. The decision of the Village Manager shall be made within
10 days after receipt of the appeal or any such discussion and shall
be final.
[Amended 9-6-2022 by L.L. No. 8-2022]
[Amended 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A.
The Superintendent of Public Works issues warnings requiring compliance
with the foregoing provisions. Failure to comply with or to perform
an act required by any such warning shall constitute a violation punishable
by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $250 per offense.
B.
The Village Manager, Superintendent of Public Works, or a designated
agent shall have the authority to conduct inspections of receptacles
containing any refuse in order to detect violations of this article.
C.
The Village may refuse to accept garbage refuse containing recyclables
or other nongarbage refuse at any refuse disposal facility owned or
operated by the Village.
[Added 12-15-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009[1]]
Yard waste, including leaves, grass, branches and similar materials,
may not be disposed of at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility
except as follows:
A.
Yard waste may be deposited only at the area designated by the Department
of Public Works for such waste and only at the times designated by
the Village Board of Trustees.
B.
Only yard waste produced in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson may
be deposited at the DPW facility.
C.
The only persons who may deposit yard waste at the DPW facility are:
(1)
Individual owners or tenants of property within the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson
who are depositing yard waste from only their own property.
(2)
Landscaping or home improvement contractors or companies, subject
to the following:
D.
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates any provision
of this section shall, upon conviction of violation, be fined not
more than $500 per offense. In addition, the yard waste permit may
be revoked at the discretion of the Village.
