[Adopted 10-29-1991 by L.L. No. 3-1991]
Whenever used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated
or unless the context or subject matter requires a different meaning,
the following words shall have the respective meanings hereinafter
set forth:
ASHES
All substances or material which remains after combustion.
AUTHORITY
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority.
AUTHORIZED AGENT
A person who has agreed, in writing, to issue distinctively
labeled garbage bags on behalf of the Village and to pay the necessary
fees thereof.
DESIGNATED BAG
A plastic bag of such size and design as shall be determined
by the Board of Trustees, containing a distinctive label and to be
used for the collection and disposal of garbage and trash in the Village
of Whitesboro.
GARBAGE
All organic waste material, both animal and vegetable.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
A.
A waste or combination of wastes which, because of its quantity,
concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics,
may:
(1)
Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality
or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible
illness; or
(2)
Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health
or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed
of or otherwise managed.
B.
All those chemical, wastes, oils and/or all those articles or
materials listed under Chapter 27-0903 of the Environmental Conservation
Law as drawn up by the Commissioner.
HEAVY TRASH
Large discarded items that do not fit in a designated bag,
such as, but not limited to: sofas, stoves, refrigerators, water tanks
and similar objects and material.
LANDFILL
A disposal facility or part of a facility where solid waste
is placed in or on land and which is not a land treatment facility,
a surface impoundment or an injection well.
PAPER
Wastepaper, cardboard, and cardboard boxes and containers.
PERSON
An individual, trust, firm, joint-stock company, corporation,
partnership, association or any interstate body.
PERSON IN CHARGE
A natural person, association, partnership, firm or corporation
that occupies, manages, uses or controls premises.
RECYCLABLES
Items which have been designated by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid
Waste Authority as being reusable and designated not to be landfilled
by the Authority.
REFUSE
All other waste material not otherwise specifically defined.
STORAGE
The containment of waste, garbage or refuse for a period
of over 60 days in such a manner as not to constitute disposal of
such waste.
TRASH
All discarded material not suitable for further use.
WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, trash, sludge and all other waste material
not otherwise specifically defined.
WHITE GOODS
Washing machines, clothes dryers, refrigerators, freezers,
hot water tanks and all other similar types of materials that are
of recyclable value.
No person shall dispose of garbage, rubbish, ashes or recyclables
except pursuant to the following regulations:
A. All garbage, trash, ashes and refuse shall be placed in designated
bags and shall not exceed 50 pounds in weight.
B. Recyclable materials, as designated by Authority, shall be separated
in accordance with Authority regulations and be placed in clear, transparent
plastic bags not exceeding 50 pounds in weight nor 40 gallons in capacity.
C. All bags and containers for both garbage and recyclables shall be
placed alongside the curb not earlier than 4:00 p.m. Eastern standard
time during the winter and 6:00 p.m. daylight savings time in the
summer, the afternoon prior to the scheduled pickup.
D. Collection by the contractor designated by the Board of Trustees
shall begin not earlier than the time specified in the contract.
E. No private collections shall commence prior to 6:00 a.m., including
dumpsters, no later than 5:00 p.m.
F. All containers shall be removed from the curb area on the day of
collection.
No person will dispose of garbage originating within the Village
except in front of the person's property where he or she resides and
shall not dispose of any garbage, refuse, trash, or recyclables on
neighbors' property, Village property or in any public receptacle.
Heavy trash items that are too large to be placed in the designated
bags may be disposed of by requesting a pick up from the Village's
authorized collection agent and by purchasing a specially designated
"heavy trash" label from the Village Clerk and affixing it to the
item.
No hazardous wastes and/or materials, including, but not limited
to, paint, tar, sealer cans, and chemicals of any kind shall be collected
by the Village. It is the responsibility of the producer or user of
such items to provide for their safe disposal.
Unmounted automobile and truck tires and the like shall not
be collected with the garbage and trash pickup. They may be disposed
of by requesting a pickup from the Village's authorized collection
agent and by purchasing a specially designated "tire" label from the
Village Clerk and affixing a separate label to each tire.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-11, General penalty.
Amendments to this article may be made by resolution of the
Village Board.
[Added 12-11-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
Collection of fees for the enforcement of §§
234-12,
234-13,
234-14,
234-15,
234-16,
234-17, inclusively, for work done by the Village. In the event that an owner of a property fails to comply with the requirements and/or provisions of any one or more of §§
234-12,
234-13,
234-14,
234-15,
234-16, or 124-17 of the Village Code, the work may be done under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor and any expenses thereof shall be assessed and mailed to the owner of such property by first-class mail at the mailing address maintained by the Assessor of the Town of Whitestown. If such bill is not paid within 30 days, the Village Clerk shall report to the Village Board of Trustees. The Village Board shall have the power to add the unpaid bill to the next Village tax bill to constitute a lien and shall be collected in the same manner and the same time as the annual Village tax.
[Adopted 9-27-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any container, including, but not limited to, cans, bags,
or dumpsters used for the purpose of disposal of unwanted waste or
recyclables.
The Codes Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement
of the provisions of this article.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this
article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant
to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not
exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense
against the provisions of this article shall constitute a separate
violation each day the offense is continued.
This article will take effect on October 1, 2005.