As used in this local law, the following words shall have
the meanings indicated:
BULK WASTE
An item of solid waste larger than two feet by two feet by
four feet or heavier than 50 pounds.
CARDBOARD
A thick paperboard, including but not limited to corrugated
boxes, cardboard cartons, pasteboard and similar corrugated materials.
COORDINATOR
The Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Orangetown appointed
by the Town Board, or his representative.
DISPOSAL FACILITY
Any solid waste management plant or site under contract to
receive solid waste originating from within the Town of Orangetown.
DISPOSAL FEE
The fee charged by any disposal facility under contract with
the Town of Orangetown.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Any material, natural or manufactured which by itself or
in concentration with other like or dissimilar material will contaminate
to environmentally unsafe levels the atmosphere, soil or water whether
above or below the ground.
NEWSPAPERS
A paper product printed on newsprint, including all newspapers,
newspaper advertisements and comics. Not included in this definition
are magazines, telephone books or other advertising material printed
on glossy or slick papers, whether enclosed with the newspapers or
not.
NONRESIDENCE
Any building or parcel of land not used as a residence or
a multiple residence as defined in this section.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation
or any and all combinations of individuals acting in concert.
PRIVATE CARTER
A contractor providing collection of solid waste services in the Town, under license issued by the Sanitation Commission and subject to the rules and regulations and fee schedule of such Commission, as provided for in Chapter
17B of the Code of the Town of Orangetown and any amendments thereto.
RECYCLABLE COLLECTOR
A contractor under contract with the Town of Orangetown to
provide collection of recyclables for remanufacture or reuse, subject
to the terms and conditions of said contract with the Town of Orangetown.
RECYCLABLES
Solid waste consisting of newspapers, glass bottles and jars
and metal food and beverage cans and such other materials as designated
by the Recycling Coordinator and approved by the Town Board.
RECYCLING CENTER
Any combination of structure, machinery and facilities used
for the off-loading of recyclables from collection vehicles, the processing
of recyclables and the reloading of recyclables into vehicles for
marketing.
RESIDENCE
A building or parcel of land having three or fewer dwelling
units.
RESIDENT
A person residing in a residence.
SANITATION COMMISSION
The Sanitation Commission for the Town of Orangetown, as authorized by Chapter
17B of the Orangetown Town Code.
SOLID WASTE
Materials or substances discharged or rejected as being spent,
useless, worthless or in excess by the owner at the time of such discard
or rejection, except sewage and other highly diluted water carried
materials or substances and those in gaseous form. Such waste shall
include, but is not limited to, garbage, sludge, rubbish, ashes, incinerator
residue, street cleanings, dead animals, offal, abandoned vehicles,
agricultural waste, industrial waste, commercial waste and construction
and demolition debris.
SOLID WASTE SERVICE
The handling, removal, storage or disposal of solid waste,
including, but not limited to, placing or removing containers for
solid waste on or from sites within the Town not owned by the person
placing or removing the containers and transporting solid wastes from
or to any of the locations within the Town.
TOWN
The unincorporated area of the Town of Orangetown.
TOWN BOARD
The Town Board of the Town of Orangetown.