[Adopted 7-21-1988 by Ord. No. 88-6 (Ch. 277, Art. III, of
the 1992 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those materials naturally formed from trees and bushes that
are suitable for composting and/or mulching purposes.
All residential, commercial and institutional property owners
and/or occupants within the Borough of Wallington.
Includes all solid waste, garbage, refuse, trash, etc., with the exception of recyclable materials as defined by Article II of this chapter, usually disposed of under the municipal garbage contract and normally placed for curbside pickup by residents of the Borough of Wallington for usual collection at regular intervals by the contractor.
Upon the adoption of this article and beginning October 1 through
November 30 and continuing during that period each and every year
thereafter, as promulgated by regulations issued by the Superintendent
of the Department of Public Works of the Borough of Wallington in
accordance with the terms hereof, it shall be mandatory for all persons
who accumulate leaves to separate the same from municipal solid waste
and recyclable materials and to place said leaves at curbside for
collection in accordance with this article at a scheduled interval
particular to that specific geographical area of the Borough of Wallington
as prescribed in the aforementioned regulations to be promulgated.
All persons shall accomplish those obligations contained in
the previous section in strict conformity with the following regulations:
A.
The use of any and all plastic container bags in conjunction with
actual leaf collection by the Borough of Wallington is prohibited.
B.
All leaves must be separated from municipal solid waste and recyclable
materials and, as a consequence, are prohibited from inclusion in
the regular curbside collection of municipal solid waste and/or recyclable
materials.
A.
Strict adherence to all requirements contained herein or regulations
to be promulgated notwithstanding, any person may choose to compost
and/or mulch his particular leaves on site for his personal horticultural
benefit, provided that such activities are of no adverse consequence
to health and safety codes currently governing or to be promulgated
to govern such activity and that such alternate means of disposal
are accomplished at no cost to the Borough of Wallington.
B.
At the option and expense of persons required to separate leaves
from municipal solid waste, said leaves may be brought to the leaf
composting facility under contract with the Borough of Wallington.
This article shall be enforced by the Borough Clerk, by the
Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, by the Board of
Health, Departments of Police and Public Works and any such other
employees or departments of the Borough of Wallington as designated,
in writing, by the Mayor and Council.
[Amended 12-20-1993 by Ord. No. 93-19[1]]
Any person who violates any provision of this article as well as regulations issued pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Wallington, with each violation constituting a distinct and separate offense.
