There is hereby established a program for the mandatory separation and collection of newsprint, glass, metal, bimetal, aluminum cans, plastics and other recyclables.
[Adopted 8-28-1991 by Ord. No. O-11-1991]
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. O-16-1997]
As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
All products made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone, the product being transparent or translucent and being used for packaging or bottling of various matter, commonly known as glass; excluding, however, leaded glass, crystal, blue and flat glass, commonly known as window glass.
All disposable, recyclable containers fabricated primarily of aluminum metal or bimetal and commonly used for beverages, fruits, vegetables and other liquid or dry matter.
Includes recyclable paper of the type commonly known as newspaper, but excluding therefrom periodicals, magazines, inserts and chemically coated paper.
Includes any legal or equitable owner of real estate upon which is situate any commercial or single-family or multiple-family residential structure.
HDPE (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE)"Natural" (without color) commonly found in milk, cider, spring and distilled water jugs; rubbing alcohol, large vinegar, juice (not clear) and single-serve drink bottles; eye drop containers, grocery bags, base cups. "Colored" commonly found in laundry, dish detergent, fabric softener and saline solution bottles; also bleach, lotion, motor oil and antifreeze bottles; dental floss and baby wipe dispensers.
PET (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)Commonly found in soft drink bottles, Pepto-Bismol, Ocean Spray, honey, liquor, Palmolive dish detergent and liquid Spic 'n' Span bottles; other clear bottles with nubs; ovenable food trays; boil-in-the-bag bags.
Clear, green and brown glass; aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans; PET and HDPE plastics; newsprint and leaves.
Any person or owner subject to any collection and disposal requirements now or hereafter ordained.
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. O-16-1997]
Each resident shall place for disposal, removal or collection newsprint, glass and/or metal and aluminum cans, including clear, green, brown glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, bimetallic cans, PET and HDPE plastics, newsprint and leaves in strict conformity with the following regulations:
A.
Newsprint shall be bundled separately and secured in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds and shall not be contained in plastic bags.
B.
Glass shall be clean, with contents, labels and caps removed. All glass shall be placed in a container as provided, said container which when full shall not exceed 50 pounds.
C.
Metal, steel, bimetal and aluminum cans shall be clean, with contents and labels removed and shall be placed in a container as provided, said container which when full shall not exceed 50 pounds.
D.
Leaves shall be in plastic bags not exceeding 50 pounds in weight.
E.
Christmas trees and portions thereof shall have all holiday trimmings, hooks and fasteners removed.
F.
Alternatively, the City Manager may, with the concurrence of the collector and City Council, permit products herein defined as clear glass, green glass, brown glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, bimetallic cans, PET and HDPE plastics and newsprint, to be placed in the same container. Public notice of the appropriate manner of separation and schedule of collection shall be given by the City.
G.
Each container of recyclable materials shall be clearly marked by affixing thereto an appropriate decal or other clear marking approved by the City Manager. Recyclables shall not be placed in plastic bags or other disposable bags or containers made of a polyethylene or other similar base, excluding leaves.
H.
All other solid waste shall be prepared for collection separate from clear, green, brown glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, bimetallic cans, PET and HDPE plastics, newsprint and leaves.
I.
The collection of solid waste shall take place at least weekly and collection of recyclables at least weekly on the same day scheduled for solid waste collection, in accordance with a schedule approved by the City Manager.
J.
Ownership of recyclables set out for collection shall thereupon vest in the City of Farrell. It shall be unlawful for a person or entity to collect, remove or dispose of recyclables which are the property of the City of Farrell without first having obtained an appropriate permit. Each such collection in a violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
K.
Preparation of rubbish and garbage.
(1)
Owner shall be responsible for the purchase of receptacles or bags as the case may be for collection and shall provide same to any occupant or occupants obligated to participate in any refuse collection and disposal service.
(2)
All refuse collection and disposal service billing statements, the first billing cycle following the effective date of this article, will be directed to the owner of the property being served.
[Amended 8-26-1996 by Ord. No. O-8-1996; 8-26-1996 by Ord. No. O-9-1996; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this article or of any regulation adopted by Council, under the provisions hereof, shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine not more than $1,000, plus costs, or be subject to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days, or both. Each violation or failure to comply and each day the same is continued shall constitute a separate offense.
The City Manager, upon approval by Council and notice to residents, may from time to time add or delete items to be recycled.
The City Manager of the City of Farrell is hereby authorized and directed to do all matters and things required to be done for the proper carrying out of the purposes of this article.