As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
RECYCLABLE
Discarded material which may be reclaimed, comprising solid
waste in the form of paper, glass, metals and plastics, and which
may be further defined as follows:
A.
Paper, clean and unsoiled, including newsprint,
all newspapers and newspaper advertisements, supplements, comics and
enclosures; magazines and telephone books; and corrugated boxes, cardboard,
cardboard cartons, pasteboard and similar corrugated and kraft paper
materials, provided that they are free of foreign matter and refuse.
Paper recyclables do not include miscellaneous stationery products,
such as discarded letters and envelopes, or any paper products other
than those listed.
B.
Glass, including clear (flint) glass rinsed
clean of food or beverage residue; and amber, brown and green glass
food containers rinsed clean of food or beverage residue. Glass which
is excluded from the recycling program is as follows: mirrors, china
and ceramic material.
C.
Metals, including ferrous and bimetal cans with
one end removed; and aluminum cans, including beverage cans and cans
used to contain foodstuff rinsed clean of food residue. Metals which
are excluded from the recycling program are lawn chairs, screen frames,
air conditioners, dryers, refrigerators, hot-water tanks, stoves and
other white goods which are collected as bulk on the designated day.
D.
Plastics, including plastic containers used
to hold food, beverage and other household commodities. Plastics which
are excluded are plastic utensils, plates, toys and other items not
used to contain food or beverage.
E.
Tires, including any continuous solid or pneumatic
rubber (or similar material) cushion used to encircle a wheel of a
motor vehicle or like device.
[Added 11-7-1994 by L.L. No. 9-1994]
The Recycling Coordinator is hereby authorized
to establish collection schedules and routes for the collection of
recyclable materials and to cause reasonable notice of requirements
thereof to be given to the residents of the recycling areas, subject
to approval of the Village Board.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
chapter, used motor oil shall only be disposed of by delivery to a
service station which is required under state law to accept such material
or through other facilities authorized by law to accept such material.
[Amended 11-19-2018 by L.L. No. 31-2018]
A. In the event that an owner or occupant of a dwelling
within the Village fails to separate and prepare recyclable materials
for collection in accordance with the provisions of this chapter after
being given reasonable notice of these requirements, collection of
all solid waste from such dwelling will be suspended until such time
as the owner or occupant can demonstrate compliance with the provisions
of this chapter. Such compliance can be demonstrated by placing properly
separated and prepared recyclable materials at the curb in one or
more designated recycling containers on the next scheduled collection
date for such recyclable materials.
B. In addition to the provisions of Subsection
A above, any person, firm, company, association, corporation or business of any kind committing an offense against this chapter or any provision or section thereof shall be guilty of a violation. Each day that such violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Such an offense shall be punishable by a fine of $750 and/or 15 days in jail for each offense.
It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of
Public Works, the Department of Public Works Sanitation Foreman, the
Code Enforcement Officers, police officers and other authorized officials
to administer the provisions of this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect upon filing with
the Secretary of State.