For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
LEAF WASTE
Leaves, garden residues, shrubbery and tree trimmings and
similar material, but not including grass clippings.
RECYCLABLES
Material having an economic value in the secondary materials
market. The following materials have such economic value: aluminum,
steel and bimetallic cans, clear glass, colored glass, newsprint,
plastics, high-grade office paper, and corrugated paper.
There is hereby established a mandatory program for the separate
collection of recyclable materials from residential and commercial
premises within the City of Lower Burrell.
Notwithstanding any provision of this article, any person having
ownership of the same may sell or donate recyclables to any person,
partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not for
profit; provided, however, that such materials may not be placed for
collection at, nor collected from the curbside.
[Added 12-13-2010 by Ord. No. 6-2010; amended 5-1-2023 by Ord. No. 3-2023]
A collection charge is hereby established for recyclables in
the amount of $24 semiannually, or on a basis as determined by the
City Council, payable within 30 days of the date of the bill. There
shall be a penalty imposed and assessed in the amount of 7% which
shall be added to all bills paid later than 30 days after the date
of said bill. The collection charge, penalty amounts, or fines may
be amended or changed from time to time by resolution.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense.