This chapter is titled and may be cited as the "Town of Islesboro
Solid Waste Control and Mandatory Recycling Ordinance."
[Amended 6-27-2018]
The fees for the deposition of other materials, including, without
limitation, white goods and/or appliances, furniture, televisions,
and computer monitors; demolition debris; automobile/truck tires up
to and including 16 inches; truck/tires over 16 inches; and batteries,
shall be in such amount as specified in the Solid Waste Control and
Mandatory Recycling Program Schedule of Fees established by the Board
of Selectmen from time to time after a public hearing on the same.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ATTENDANT
The person(s) employed by the municipality to supervise the
solid waste facility and operate any necessary equipment.
FACILITY
The Town of Islesboro solid waste facility.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
A substance designated as hazardous by the Maine Department
of Environmental Protection, also as defined by 38 M.R.S.A. § 1303-C,
Subsection 15, that shall include, but not be limited to, all electronics
and electronic components, batteries and items containing mercury,
such as thermometers and thermostats.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
HOUSEHOLD REFUSE
Ordinary solid wastes generated by normal household operations
except:
A.
Wastes identified in this chapter; or
B.
Other wastes identified by rules that include, but are not limited
to, white goods, appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires, construction
debris, stumps, brush, leaves and rock and masonry materials.
OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED BAGS
Bags approved by the Town for the deposit of household refuse,
sold by the Town specifically for use in depositing household refuse
at the facility
PERSON
Includes, but is not limited to, individuals, partnerships,
corporations, organizations and their agents.
RETURNABLE CONTAINERS
Containers deposited at the Transfer Station that may be
redeemed for cash under the provisions of 32 M.R.S.A. § 1863-A
et seq.
SPECIAL WASTE
Waste designated by the State Department of Environmental
Protection as special wastes.
TOWN
Town of Islesboro, Maine.
The provisions of this chapter shall supersede all other local
laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations contrary thereto,
or in conflict therewith.
This chapter may be amended as provided in Title 30-A M.R.S.A.
§ 3002.