This article shall be known as the "Recycling
Ordinance for the Town of Holland."
The purpose of this article is to promote recycling,
composting, and resource recovery through the administration of an
effective recycling program, as provided in § 287.11, Wis.
Stats., and Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code.
This article is adopted as authorized under
§ 287.09(3)(b), Wis. Stats.
It is not intended by this article to repeal,
abrogate, annul, impair, or interfere with any existing rules, regulations,
ordinances or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law.
However, whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions
of this article shall apply.
In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this article shall be held to be the minimum requirements
and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power
granted by the Wisconsin Statutes. Where any terms or requirements
of this article may be inconsistent or conflicting, the more restrictive
requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where a provision of this
article is required by Wisconsin Statutes, or by a standard in Ch.
NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, and where the provision of this article is
unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light of the Wisconsin
Statutes and Ch. NR 544 standards in effect on the date of adoption
of this article or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment
of this article.
The requirements of this article apply to all
persons within the Town of Holland Town limits.
The provisions of this article shall be administered
by the Town of Holland Town Board.
The provisions of this article shall take effect
on January 1, 1995.
For the purposes of this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BIMETAL CONTAINER
A container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made
primarily of steel and aluminum.
CONTAINER BOARD
Corrugated paper board used in the manufacture of shipping
containers and related products.
GLASS CONTAINER
A glass bottle, jar or other packaging container used to
contain a product that is the subject of a retail sale and does not
include ceramic cups, dishes, ovenware, plate glass, safety and window
glass, heat-resistant glass such as Pyrex,
® lead-based glass such as crystal, or television tubes.
[Added 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
HDPE
High-density polyethylene plastic containers marked by the
SPI Code No. 2.
MAGAZINES
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or commercial air conditioner, boiler, clothes
dryer, clothes washer, dehumidifier, dishwasher, freezer, furnace,
microwave oven, oven, refrigerator, stove or water heater.
[Amended 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A property containing five or more residential units, including
those which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPER
A newspaper and other materials printed on newsprint.
OFFICE PAPER
High-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential
facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout
are examples of office paper generally accepted as high grade. This
term does not include industrial process waste.
PERSON
Includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
local government unit, as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a), Wis.
Stats., state agency or authority or federal agency.
PETE or PET
Polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers marked by the
SPI Code No. 1.
[Amended 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
PLASTIC CONTAINER
An individual, separate, rigid plastic bottle, can, jar or
carton, except for a blister pack, that is originally used to contain
a product that is the subject of a retail sale.
[Added 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
POST-CONSUMER WASTE
Solid waste other than solid waste generated in the production
of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in § 291.01(7), Wis.
Stats., waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap
automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in § 289.01(17),
Wis. Stats.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Includes lead acid batteries; major appliances; used oil;
yard waste; aluminum, steel and other metals; corrugated paper or
other container board; magazines; newspapers and office paper; glass
and glass containers; plastic and containers (No. 1 and No. 2), including
those made of PETE (No. 1) and HDPE (No. 2); steel containers; waste
tires; and bimetal containers.
[Amended 12-10-2007 by Ord. No. 1-2007]
SOLID WASTE
The meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis. Stats.
SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change
the physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of
solid waste. "Treatment" includes incineration.
WASTE TIRE
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose
because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE
Leaves, grass clippings, and yard and garden debris, including
clean woody vegetative material no greater than six inches in diameter.
This term does not include stumps, roots, or shrubs with intact root
balls.
[Amended 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit
residences, multiple-family dwellings, nonresidential facilities,
places of business, industry or commerce, farms and governmental facilities
shall separate the following materials from post-consumer waste:
G. Corrugated paper or other container board.
I. Magazines or other materials printed on similar paper.
J. Newspapers or other materials printed on newsprint.
L. Plastic containers made of PETE (No. 1) and HDPE (No.
2).
[Amended 12-10-2007 by Ord. No. 1-2007]
The separation requirements of §
290-12 do not apply to the following:
A. Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties that send their post-consumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in §
290-12 from solid waste in as pure a form as technically possible.
B. Solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel
at a facility if less than 30% of the heat input to the facility is
derived from the solid waste burned as supplemental fuel.
C. A recyclable material specified in §
290-12 for which a variance or exemption has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under § 287.07(7)(d) or 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or § NR 544.14, Wis. Adm. Code.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with §
290-12 shall be clean and kept free of contaminants, such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable materials, including but not limited to household hazardous waste, medical waste, and agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from wind, rain, and other inclement weather conditions.
[Added 8-9-2010 by by Ord. No. 3-2010]
A. Purpose. The Town of Holland Recycling Facility shall be used only
by occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences for
the disposal of the recycling materials and other solid waste items
specified herein. No other items, including construction materials
and debris, and solid waste or recyclable materials from manufacturing,
commercial, retail, agricultural or other business operations, may
be disposed of at the Recycling Facility.
B. Recyclable materials accepted. The following recyclable materials
shall be accepted at the Town of Holland Recycling Facility:
(1)
Those items described in Subsections
A through
E of §
290-16.
(3)
Major appliances, subject to payment of a disposal fee for those
appliances containing freon as established by resolution of the Town
Board.
(4)
Engine drain oil.
[Amended 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 7-2019]
C. Solid waste items accepted. The following solid waste items shall
be accepted at the Town of Holland Recycling Facility:
(1)
Household furniture and furnishings, subject to payment of the
household item disposal fee established by resolution of the Town
Board.
(2)
Electronic devices, subject to payment of a disposal fee as
established by resolution of the Town Board.
(3)
Fluorescent bulbs, subject to payment of a disposal fee as established
by resolution of the Town Board.
[Amended 8-9-2010 by by Ord. No. 3-2010]
A. Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences shall
manage lead acid batteries, major appliances, waste tires, and engine
drain oil as follows:
(1) Lead acid batteries shall be left with the retail business that sold the replacement battery or be delivered to the Town Recycling Facility as provided in §
290-14.1B.
(2) Major appliances shall be disposed of by contacting an accepting vendor for disposal or be delivered to the Town Recycling Facility as provided in §
290-14.1B.
(3) Waste tires shall be disposed of by the owner of the item by leaving
with the retail business that sold the replacement tires or be disposed
of by contacting an accepting vendor for disposal.
[Amended 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 7-2019]
(4) Engine drain oil shall be taken to a service station, repair garage, or car dealer that accepts drain oil, or be delivered to the Town Recycling Facility as provided in §
290-14.1B.
B. Occupants of multiple-family dwellings and all nonresidential facilities
and properties shall manage lead acid batteries, major appliances,
waste tires, engine drain oil and yard waste as follows:
(1) Lead acid batteries, major appliances, waste tires, and engine drain
oil shall be disposed of by the owner of the item by contacting an
accepting vendor and then delivering the item as directed.
(2) Yard waste shall be disposed of by composting of the material on
the site at which it is produced or by arranging for disposal by an
accepting vendor.
[Amended 12-10-2007 by Ord. No. 1-2007]
Except as otherwise directed by the Town Board or its representatives, occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of separated materials specified in §
290-12E through
M:
A. Steel/tin cans: rinse out can.
B. Aluminum: rinse out thoroughly. Examples include TV
dinner trays, foil wrap, pot pie pans, aluminum cans, and siding.
C. Clear and colored glass: rinse contents out of the
jar or bottle thoroughly and remove and discard the cover, lid, or
cap. Acceptable examples of containers include catsup, barbecue sauce,
salad dressing, pickle, jam, jelly, peanut butter, beer, liquor and
wine bottles. Nonacceptable materials include plate glass, ceramics,
clay items, and light bulbs.
D. Plastic containers: rinse out thoroughly and remove caps and rings. Examples are milk jugs and liquid detergent bottles. All plastics identified as Nos. 1 and 2 shall be recycled except as specified in §
290-13.
E. Magazines, newspapers, office paper and other printed
paper materials need not be separated from each other but should be
bundled, boxed, or packaged in such a way to avoid windblown distribution
of the paper around the recycling center grounds.
F. These items (Subsections
A through
E) are to be separated and placed in the appropriate containers at the Town of Holland Recycling Facility.
G. The Town of Holland reserves the right to change any
of the methods of preparing and collecting the materials in this section
and shall provide a written notice to its residents of such changes.
[Amended 12-10-2007 by Ord. No. 1-2007]
Recyclable materials, upon placement at the
curb or collection site, shall become the property of the Town of
Holland. Recyclable materials, upon collection by any permitted collector,
shall become the property of the Town of Holland.
The Town of Holland reserves the right to designate
additional solid waste materials as recyclable or currently collected
materials as no longer recyclable in accordance with state law and
to either add or delete them from any collection services provided
by the Town of Holland or its contractors. The Town of Holland shall
provide written notice to its service recipients of this declaration.