The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
and enforcement of this Article 1:
AGENCY
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County.
BULK ITEMS
Items including, but not limited to, pianos, beds, box springs,
mattresses, sofas, furniture, furnishings, fixtures and white goods.
COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE
Refuse that is readily combustible in nature, including,
but not limited to, paper and paper products, wood and wood products,
tree branches, yard trimmings, straw and bedding, but not including
materials of a dangerously flammable or explosive nature.
CONSTRUCTION SITE
Any site upon which one or more residential, industrial or
commercial structures is being demolished, built, assembled or significantly
altered or remodeled.
GARBAGE
Wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking
and consumption of food, including, but not limited to, animal and
vegetable materials from kitchens in residences, hotels, restaurants,
and institutions and waste from the handling, storage and sale of
produce.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Waste that is toxic, corrosive, dangerously flammable, explosive
or otherwise, because of its characteristics, poses a substantial
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly stored or
disposed of, including, but not limited to, pathological waste, pesticides
or pesticide containers and radioactive materials.
JUNK
Any discarded material, bulk items, private service waste
and excessive amounts of materials other than garbage, rubbish or
combustible refuse.
LANDSCAPE WASTE
Items including, but not limited to, grass clippings, shrubbery
cuttings, leaves, tree limbs (less than four inches in diameter) and
other materials accumulated as a result of the care of lawns, shrubbery,
vines and trees.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE REFUSE
Refuse that is not readily combustible, including, but not
limited to, ashes, metals, tin cans, metal furniture, dirt, small
quantities of rock and pieces of concrete, glass, crockery, other
mineral waste; street rubbish, including, but not limited to, street
sweepings, and catch basin dirt.
ONE-WAY GARBAGE CONTAINER BAGS
A disposable garbage container bag constructed of paper or
plastic having a gauge of 1.5 to three mils, but not less than 1.5
mils, capable of being tightly closed by means of crumpling, rolling,
stapling or twist-tying and having a capacity of no less than 20 gallons
and no more than 30 gallons.
OWNER
Any person, agent, firm or corporation having legal or equitable
interest in the property.
PRIVATE SERVICE WASTE
Nonsystem waste, including, but not limited to, large auto
parts (excluding rimless tires), tree stumps, earth, sod, rocks, concrete,
rubble and waste from remodeling, construction and demolition of buildings,
excavations and other materials.
PROJECT USE AGREEMENT
The 1992 Project Use Agreement by and between the Village
and the Agency, as amended from time to time.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Newspapers, aluminum cans, glass and other refuse which from
time to time may be designated by the Village as recyclable materials
and that may be disposed of through the Village's recycling program.
RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Containers provided by the Village, or a licensed scavenger
so authorized by the Village, to residents for the specific and sole
purpose of storage and placement for pickup of recyclable materials
designated by the Village as refuse that may be disposed of through
the Village's recycling program. Such recycling containers shall be
of a size and shape as designated from time to time by the Village
and shall be clearly marked as the property of the Village, or a licensed
scavenger of the Village, and shall be used only for purposes of disposing
of recyclable materials through the Village's recycling program.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Village's program for the collection of recyclable materials, as described in Section
11-1-6 of this Code.
REFUSE
Solid waste material, except body waste.
RUBBISH
Refuse other than garbage, including ashes, cans, glass and
building materials.
SCAVENGER
A person who cleans or removes solid waste.
SYSTEM WASTE
Garbage and general household waste discarded by persons
residing in single- family dwellings or multiple-family dwellings.
WHITE GOODS
Items including, but not limited to, stoves, ovens (including
microwave ovens), washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, refrigerators,
freezers, dehumidifiers, water softeners, water heaters, trash compactors
and dishwashers.
Disposable refuse and junk shall only be stored and disposed of in accordance with the applicable provisions of this article, including, without limitation, the provisions set forth in this Section
11-1-2.
(A) General storage. It shall be unlawful for any person to store any
garbage, rubbish, junk or combustible refuse, except for the express
purpose of having it collected by a duly authorized collector within
a period not to exceed seven days. It shall be unlawful to place or
permit to remain anywhere in the Village any building material, garbage
or other material subject to decay, other than leaves or grass, or
rubbish and other materials which can be blown away by the wind, except
in a tightly covered, waterproof container or in a properly designed
and used composting container or enclosure.
(B) Open burning and incineration prohibited.
(1)
No person shall burn or set fire to, or allow to be burned or
set fire to, any hay, grass, leaves or any combustible material whatsoever
within the Village.
(2)
No person shall burn or set fire to, or allow to be burned or
set fire to, any garbage or refuse within the Village.
(C) It shall be unlawful to permit or store any combustible refuse in
such a way as to create a fire hazard.
(D) Discarded material or junk.
(1)
It shall be unlawful to place or pile junk on any premises for
a period of more than seven days.
(2)
It shall be unlawful to place any discarded refrigerator or
freezer in any place that is accessible to children, unless either:
(a) the latching or locking mechanism on the door of the discarded
item has been removed; or (b) the doors of the discarded item have
been locked in such a manner so as to prevent the opening of the doors
by hand.
(E) Hazardous waste. Hazardous waste shall not be placed in containers
for regular collection, but shall be disposed of as directed by the
Village Manager or his or her designee at the expense of the owner
or possessor thereof.
(F) Collection. Except as otherwise set forth in this Article 1, no person shall remove refuse from any premises in the Village on a private basis, or transport same through the Village without first obtaining a business license from the Village pursuant to Chapter
9 of this Code.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the
requirements of federal or state laws, nor shall this conflict with
any other provision of this Code which regulates more strictly any
of the subjects of this Article 1.
In the interest of public health and safety, the principal owner
or occupant shall be responsible for cleaning the premises, or easement
thereto, of strewn garbage, rubbish or combustible refuse.