A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GARBAGE
Includes food, wastes, cartons, cardboard, tin food cans, rags, animal waste and similar matter.
B. 
Weight limit. Garbage shall not exceed 75 pounds per pickup.
C. 
Method of preparation. Kitchen food wastes shall be drained and wrapped in paper or plastic; animal wastes shall be bagged separately, then placed in the container. Cardboard cartons shall be cut up, flattened, and tied in bundles.
D. 
Containers. Containers shall be approved plastic or metal, watertight, with covers and handles. Disposable boxes shall be tied and sealed.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH
Includes ashes, boxes, tree branches, leaves, grass, hedge clippings, garden refuse, wood and similar matter.
B. 
Weight limit. Combustible materials shall not exceed 75 pounds per pickup.
C. 
Method of preparation.
(1) 
Combustible and noncombustible rubbish shall be placed in separate containers. Ashes shall be placed in a paper bag and then into a container.
(2) 
Tree trimmings must be tied in bundles, not longer than three feet in length and 18 inches in diameter.
(3) 
All boxes, disposable containers and packing crates in bulk must be dismembered into boards, not more than three feet long.
D. 
Containers. Containers shall be approved plastic or metal containers.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
NONCOMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH
Includes metals, bottles, crockery, small stones, dirt and similar matter.
B. 
Weight limit. Noncombustible rubbish shall not exceed 75 pounds per pickup.
C. 
Method of preparation. Combustible and noncombustible rubbish shall be placed in separate containers.
D. 
Containers. Containers shall be approved plastic or metal containers.
A. 
Paper. Paper shall be handled as provided in § 446-16 of this chapter.
B. 
Metal objects.
(1) 
Weight limit: 75 pounds.
(2) 
Method of preparation. Doors shall be removed from appliances.
C. 
Deposit recyclables.
[Added 8-22-2001 by L.L. No. 6-2001]
(1) 
All persons who are owners, lessees or occupants of residential dwellings in the Village shall place all deposit recyclables and glass recyclables in the recycling bins provided by the Village for pickup collection and recycling.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the owner, lessee or occupant of the residential building, or a Mineola Sanitation Department vehicle, to pick up such deposit recyclables or glass recyclables for his or her own use. Any person, firm or organization acting on behalf of a charitable institution shall be exempt from this regulation, provided permission is obtained from the Village Clerk in writing to pick up such recyclables.
Rubbish from building construction, alteration or repair or from contract operations on the premises will not be collected.
Large and bulky items, such as appliances, mattresses, furniture, and similar objects, will only be picked up by appointment with the Sanitation Department and must be placed at the curb for pickup.
Where any type of refuse or the combined total of four types of refuse placed for collection exceeds the weight limit of 75 pounds, the Village reserves the right to refuse the material, to defer collection or collect only part thereof. Where any class of refuse is placed in an improper container, or is not securely tied as set forth above, the Village reserves the right to refuse the material.
A. 
Placing refuse out; removal of containers.
(1) 
No class of refuse shall be placed on any street, avenue or public place on weekends, legal holidays or at any time before 6:00 a.m.
(2) 
Business zones. All containers must be removed within two hours after garbage and refuse has been picked up.
B. 
Container standards. The combined weight of any container and its contents shall not exceed 50 pounds. Containers shall be kept clean and in good condition. An ample number of containers for each class of material shall be provided.
C. 
Dogs and other animals.
(1) 
All dogs kept and harbored in any yard shall be properly tied and muzzled. Any interference by any animal with the work or safety of the person or persons collecting refuse shall result in a discontinuance of rear yard collection at that residence.
(2) 
The owner or harborer of any animal who shall not take proper precautions to ensure the safety of those persons making such rear yard collection of refuse shall be liable for any injury inflicted by such animal on any person employed in such collection.
D. 
Liability. The Incorporated Village of Mineola shall not be liable or responsible for any article or thing removed from the usual place of collection by any person or persons employed by the Incorporated Village of Mineola in the collection of refuse.
E. 
Snowstorms. In the event of any snowstorms, it shall be necessary for the owners or occupants of property to clear a path from the property line to the usual place of collection.
F. 
Safety measures.
(1) 
Gasoline, benzene, kerosene, turpentine or similar explosive or highly volatile liquids or any cartridges, shells, ammunition or explosives shall not be put out for collection.
(2) 
Broken glass, sharp metal or other material liable to injure the collector shall not be put out unless properly packaged to prevent injury.[1]
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Editor's Note: See also "Procedures for Disposal of Syringes, Lancets and Sharp Medical Waste," included at the end of this chapter.