[Ord. 1240-00, 6/12/2000, § 102]
Each person shall provide sufficient approved containers for receiving and holding municipal waste for collection. Containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times, so as not to create odors or attract vermin. Containers shall have a tight-fitting cover, be watertight and flyproof and be able to be carried easily by the collector. When mechanical bins or detachable containers are in use, they shall be easily accessible to the collection vehicle. Exception: those customers presently enrolled in the per-bag option offered by the Borough collector. Those persons presently enrolled in the per-bag option shall keep all bags securely tied to prevent waste and odors from escaping. The bags shall be placed out for collection as described in § 20-105 of this Part.
[Ord. 1240-00, 6/12/2000, § 103]
Containers shall be of durable, watertight, rust-resistant material
having a close-fitting lid and handles to facilitate collection. All
containers shall be kept in good and sanitary condition without the
accumulation of residue of liquids, solids or a combination of such
material on the bottom or sides of the container. No more water shall
be allowed or permitted in garbage than naturally accumulates from
table refuse. They shall not be overfilled so as to endanger fouling
of highway from wind, jolting or other causes and shall be cleaned
at sufficiently frequent intervals to prevent any nuisances from odors
and vectors. Any container that does not conform with this Part or
that is likely to injure the Borough collector or his employees or
hamper the prompt collection of municipal waste shall be replaced
upon notice.
[Ord. 1240-00, 6/12/2000, § 104]
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow any lead acid batteries,
hazardous waste or infectious waste to be placed in any container
used for municipal waste. Containers for municipal waste shall be
used only for municipal waste as hereinbefore defined. After a container
is emptied, it shall be cleaned by the occupant or proprietor as aforesaid
to prevent odors and the attraction of vectors.
A.
All infectious wastes and chemotherapeutic wastes generated in or
by any medical facility, hospital, clinic, doctor's office, dentist
office, mortuary facility, morgue or in-home dialysis provider shall
be stored separately from municipal waste, in containers clearly marked
as infectious waste, chemotherapeutic waste or biological hazard,
in a manner to prevent unauthorized access. All sharps shall be rendered
nonusable and disposed of in puncture-resistant containers. Storage,
transportation, sterilization and disposal shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
B.
All residential-generated sharps and other infectious wastes shall
be placed in a hard, clear plastic container with a tight-fitting
lid and be sealed with tape. Glass, metal cans, opaque plastic or
other containers are not permitted. Any container used for the disposal
of residential generated sharps or other infectious wastes is prohibited
from being commingled with source-separated recyclable materials.
These containers shall be disposed with municipal waste.
[Ord. 1240-00, 6/12/2000, § 105]
Containers for municipal waste shall not be kept in front of
the building on the premises where the municipal waste is accumulated
but shall be kept to the rear thereof at a location conveniently accessible
to the Borough collector from the alley if the premises are bounded
by an alley. If the premises are not bounded by an alley, then the
occupant or proprietor shall place such containers for collection
at a location readily accessible to the collector from the street
adjoining the premises not more than 12 hours prior to the scheduled
time of collection and shall remove the same to the place where such
containers are kept within 12 hours after collection has taken place.
Except as permitted hereby for collection from the street, containers
shall at no time be placed in front of any building or upon any sidewalk,
street or other public place, and then only if it is impossible to
place the same at a location otherwise permitted hereunder. All tree
trimmings, hedge clippings or similar yard waste shall be cut in lengths
not exceeding three feet and shall be securely tied in bundles not
exceeding 75 pounds in weight.
[Ord. 1240-00, 6/12/2000, § 106]
No municipal waste shall be allowed to accumulate on the ground
nor be deposited on any private or public property within the Borough
nor be deposited into any stream or other body of water. Further,
no person shall deposit municipal waste into any container within
the Borough not owned by such person or not located on property owned
or occupied by such person without the consent of the owner of that
container or the owner of that property, as the case may be. It shall
also be unlawful for any person to store or permit to be stored any
abandoned or junked motor vehicle outside of a completely enclosed
building or garage for a period of longer than seven days.
