[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Porter
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-13-1991 by L.L. No. 5-1991]
This article may be cited as the "Town of Porter Recycling Law."
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It is the intent of the Town Board to provide for the disposal of
solid waste generated in the Town in an economical and environmentally
sound manner and to reduce the amount of solid waste disposed of by
landfill.
As used in this article, the following words shall have the
meanings set forth:
The person holding the contract with the Town of Porter to
collect solid waste materials in the Town.
All solid waste other than those listed above.
Natural person, corporations, partnerships, or any other
organization formed by two or more persons.
May include, but not limited to:
ALUMINUM ITEMSIncludes cans and other items made basically from aluminum.
METAL CANSContainers fabricated out of metal other than aluminum.
GLASSBottles, jar and other containers made from glass.
NEWSPRINTThe common inexpensive paper made from wood pulp and used primarily for newspapers. Excluded are glossy inserts, magazines and phone books.
PLASTICItems made from high-density polyethylene (HDP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Styrofoam items are excluded.
CARDBOARDWood pulp-based material, generally smooth on both sides with a corrugated center.
Such other materials as the Town Board may by resolution add
from time to time.
There is hereby established a program for the separation, preparation
and collecting of recyclable waste in the Town of Porter.
A.Â
The Town Board will determine from time to time what recyclables
are to be separated and separately collected and when. Such information
will be published in the official newspaper at least 30 days before
the effective date of such collection.
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The Town Board may change classification of nonrecyclables to recyclables
as defined herein if it determines that reclassification is cost-effective
or that economic markets exist for that waste. All generators will
be notified of the change pursuant to this section.
[Added 5-9-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994]
All designated recyclables shall be prepared, separated and
collected as hereinafter set forth.
Containers for recyclables will be procured by the Town and
distributed to each residence at no charge. Replacement containers
will be supplied as needed at a price to be established by the Town
Board.
Recyclable items will be separated from nonrecyclables and placed
in the appropriate containers. Aluminum, glass, metal and plastic
containers shall have the tops removed and shall be rinsed of contents.
From the time that a resident places recyclable materials at
curbside for collection, title to such materials shall vest in the
Town. No person who is not acting under the authority of the Town
shall collect or remove any such material. Each such removal shall
constitute a separate violation of this article.
[Added 5-9-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994]
The provisions hereof also apply to commercial, industrial and
institutional waste generators. In the event they do not have recyclables
collected pursuant to law or contract, they shall be responsible for
the same prior to being disposed of in any manner, whether left for
collection or delivered to a solid waste management facility. The
materials must be source separated.
Each violation of this article shall constitute an offense punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250.
