No person shall place, collect, set out or deposit any refuse,
garbage or trash for collection and removal except as hereinafter
provided.
No vehicle shall be used for the collection of garbage, refuse
or rubbish unless the vehicle is covered with an adequate cover or
screen to prevent the escape or dislodging of the garbage, refuse
or rubbish collected therein.
A.
Permits; fee. Where it is required to use the public street or highway
for the purpose of placing a dumpster for any legal use, it shall
be unlawful to place said dumpster on the public street or highway
until a permit has been obtained from the Department of Building and
Code Enforcement. The fee for said permit shall be established by
resolution of the Board of Trustees.
B.
Standards for permits. Prior to the issuance of any permit by the
Building Department for a dumpster, the applicant must meet the following
standards:
(1)
The dumpster must be properly marked by reflectors and barricaded
with flashing lights in order to avoid a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian
traffic.
(2)
All applicants must produce a certificate of liability insurance
insuring the Incorporated Village of Mineola. The amount of insurance
shall be determined by the Department of Building and Code Enforcement.
(3)
A separate permit must be issued for each dumpster placed on a street
or highway.
(4)
No dumpster shall exceed 20 cubic yards of capacity.
(5)
Any dumpster containing animal or vegetable refuse shall be kept
covered at all times with a metal cover.
(6)
No dumpster shall be placed within 25 feet of any intersection.
(7)
The placement of a dumpster on streets or highways will be determined
by the Department of Building and Code Enforcement.
(8)
All dumpsters must conspicuously display the name, address and telephone
number of the owner of the dumpster.
