[Adopted 3-10-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989]
It is hereby determined by the Town Board that the disposal
of garbage, rubbish and construction debris and the operation of dumps
and facilities for the disposal of garbage, rubbish and construction
debris unless under proper control are likely to constitute a hazard
and menace to the health and safety of the residents of the Town of
Stockport, and it is the intent of this article to prohibit the disposal
and the operation of dumps and facilities for the disposal of garbage,
rubbish and construction debris in the Town of Stockport.
No person or governmental agency shall remove, transport or
permit the removal or transportation of any offensive or toxic materials
within the Town of Stockport, except in such manner or by such conveyance
as will prevent the creation of a nuisance or the loss or discharge
of such material in a public place.
[Amended 8-5-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article may,
upon conviction, be penalized by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment
not exceeding one year, or both. Each day such violation shall continue
shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the penalties
herein provided, the Town Board may also maintain an action or proceeding
in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel
compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of this article.
[The Columbia County recycling regulations are in effect
and enforced within the Town of Stockport.]