Town of Foxborough, MA Chapter 224 Solid Waste

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Foxborough as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Article I Recycling

[Adopted as Art. V, § 12, of the General Bylaws]

§ 224-1 Authority to adopt regulations.

[Amended 1-30-2023 STM by Art. 1]

The Select Board is hereby authorized to adopt, and from time to time to amend, as necessary, such regulations as it shall deem in the public interest to require the recycling of any type of solid waste, including but not limited to paper, glass, metal and plastics.

A. Such regulations shall provide, at a minimum, for the separation of designated recyclable material or materials from other solid waste and shall conform to the requirements of applicable General Laws.

B. Such regulations shall apply to specified places of generation, including at a minimum:

(1) Places of generation within Foxborough for which the Town has assumed a direct or contractual responsibility to collect, transport or dispose of municipal solid waste; and

(2) All residential structures not exceeding three dwelling units in any one building.

§ 224-2 Fines for violations.

The Board may establish fines for violations of such regulations not to exceed $50 per violation.