As used in this article, the following terms will have the following
meanings:
BRUSH
Trimmings from shrubs, trees, and stalks from garden plants
(e.g., rosebush and bamboo). "Brush" does not include tree roots or
root balls.
BULK WASTE
Miscellaneous waste material of such size as is not normally
collected with garbage, including but not limited to furniture, plumbing
fixtures, manufactured-processed wood or wood by-products (two-by-fours,
landscaping timbers and decking materials), small amounts of concrete
waste, concrete blocks, paving stones, bricks and similar type materials
not exceeding a five-gallon bucket in volume.
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2019-17]
COLLECTIBLE RECYCLABLES
Includes aluminum containers, corrugated paper and other
containerboard, glass containers, magazines, newspaper, office paper,
rigid plastic containers, including those made of PETE and HDPE, and
steel containers. The items listed as "collectible recyclables" in
this definition may be modified by the Public Works Director in accordance
with the effective date of Wisconsin law or applicable Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources regulations or variances therefrom. The Public
Works Director shall be responsible for informing the public of all
acceptable collectible recyclables.
COLLECTIBLE WASTE
Garbage, collectible recyclables, brush, yard waste, and
bulk waste.
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE
Waste resulting from the operation of business enterprises,
including but not limited to offices, stores, taverns, service stations,
restaurants, and similar businesses, excluding hazardous, toxic, noxious
or offensive waste, brush, yard waste, bulk waste, or construction
debris.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
All waste resulting from construction or reconstruction of
any building, roadway, sidewalk, or sewer; also, any yard waste or
brush generated by a service contractor.
CONTAINERBOARD
Corrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping
containers and related products.
DISPOSABLE BAG
A one-way disposable bag made of polyurethane, paper, or
other plastic material with a securing twist tie, consisting of a
minimum of two ply for paper and a minimum of 1 1/2 mils' thickness
for plastic. Whenever the term "disposable bag" or "bag" is used in
this article, such words will mean a disposable bag as herein described.
FOAM POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING
Packaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies
one of the following criteria:
A.
It is designed for serving food or beverages.
B.
It consists of loose particles intended to fill space and cushion
the packaged article in a shipping container.
C.
It consists of rigid materials shaped to hold and cushion the
packaged article in a shipping container.
GARBAGE
Residential miscellaneous waste material, excluding recyclables,
including but not limited to discarded material resulting from handling,
processing, storing, or consumption of food which is subject to decomposition,
decay, and putrefaction, contaminated paper (used tissues), wood and
cloth. Garbage shall specifically exclude hazardous, offensive, noxious
or toxic wastes, bulk waste, construction debris, yard waste, and
brush, and it must fit in a garbage container so as to allow the lid
to close.
GARBAGE CART
One ninety-five-gallon cart. Such cart must be obtained from
the Village.
GREEN GRASS
Lawn clippings from mowing capable of decomposition and decaying.
HAZARDOUS AND/OR TOXIC WASTE
Waste materials or substances which, during normal storage
and handling, may be a potential cause of harm, sickness, or death,
such as explosives, petroleum products, metal or pharmaceutical materials,
corrosive chemicals, poisonous or pathogenic substances, pesticides,
chemicals, radioactive materials, toxic materials, and all other similar
harmful substances, whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form.
HDPE
High-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 2.
INFECTIOUS WASTE
Waste that contains pathogens with sufficient virulence and
in sufficient quantity that exposure of a susceptible human or animal
to the waste could cause the human or animal to contract an infectious
disease.
LDPE
Low-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 4.
MAGAZINES
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or a commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer,
clothes washer, dishwasher, electronics (such as computers, desktop
printers, fax/copier machines, televisions, computer monitors, DVD
players, VCRs, and cell phones), freezer, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator,
stove, furnace, boiler, dehumidifier, gas and charcoal grills, water
heater and exercise equipment.
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2019-17]
MANUFACTURING GARBAGE
Waste resulting from manufacturing processes or operations,
excluding hazardous, offensive, toxic or noxious waste, bulk waste,
yard waster brush, and construction debris.
MEDICAL WASTE
Any container, package or material that contains infectious
waste or that is from a treatment area and is mixed with infectious
waste.
METAL ITEMS
Any metal not conforming to the definition of collectible
recyclables.
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2019-17]
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A property containing five or more residential units, including
those which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPER
A newspaper and other materials printed on newsprint.
NOXIOUS AND/OR OFFENSIVE WASTE
Those wastes that are unwholesome, have an unpleasant smell,
or are otherwise noxious and/or offensive, such as manure, filth,
slop, carcasses, carrion meat, fish, entrails, hides and hide scrapings,
paint, kerosene, oil or greasy substances, and objects that may cause
injury to any person or animal, or damage to vehicles, such as barbed
wire, briar thorns, and similar materials.
OFFICE PAPER
High-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential
facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout
are examples of office paper generally accepted as high-grade. This
term does not include industrial process waste.
PATRON
Any person producing any type of waste material covered by
the regulations of this article, typically a resident. In the case
of a firm or corporation, the word "patron" will be construed to mean
the principal agent, officer or employee responsible for the firm
or corporation.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, association, local
governmental unit as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a), Wis. Stats.,
state agency or authority, or federal agency.
PETE
Polyethylene terephthalate, labeled by the SPI Code No. 1.
PLASTIC CONTAINER
An individual, separate, rigid plastic bottle, can, jar or
carton, except for a blister pack, that is originally used to contain
a product that is the subject of a retail sale.
POSTCONSUMER WASTE
Waste other than waste generated in the production of goods,
hazardous waste as defined in § 291.01(7), Wis. Stats.,
waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap automobiles,
and high-volume industrial waste as defined in § 289.01(17),
Wis. Stats.
PP
Polypropylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 5.
PS
Polystyrene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 6.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride, labeled by the SPI Code No. 3.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Lead acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil, yard waste,
and collectible recyclables as defined herein.
RECYCLING CART
A sixty-five-gallon or ninety-five-gallon cart authorized
for use in disposing of collectible recyclables. Such carts must be
obtained from the Village to be utilized for collectible recyclables.
SHARPS
Any needle or other device used for the administering and/or
transfer of any medicine, drug, solution or substance for the medical
treatment of any disease or condition of any human or animal, and
any scalpel, knife, tool or appliance used for the treatment, correction
or modification of any disease, condition or physical state of any
human or animal, where exposure to such thing in an uncontained or
unprotected state could subject a human or animal to a needle stick,
cut, laceration or other type wound, or to contact with any blood
or other bodily fluid of another, or any bacteria, virus, or any other
infectious, toxic or hazardous substance.
SHARPS CONTAINER
A red container for sharps, of a type of construction that
will reasonably resist penetration of sharps, and which has been generally
approved for such a medical use, and which is labeled as containing
sharps and, if appropriate, infectious waste and/or biohazard substances.
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
Throughfare open to the use of the public for the purpose
of pedestrian or vehicular travel. Width of right-of-way extends from
lot line to lot line and includes terrace, paved roadway, and in some
cases sidewalk.
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2019-17]
WASTE TIRE
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose
because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE
All materials originating in the yard and garden which are
capable of natural decomposition, including leaves and other vegetation,
exclusive of: brush as described herein, stumps, tree roots, and root
balls.
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A. Residential garbage collection. Normal accumulation of garbage from
residential patrons will be collected by the Village once each week.
Patrons must use a garbage cart as provided by or purchased from the
Village. Refer to the Village website for the map showing collection
days.
B. Residential recycling collection. Normal accumulations of collectible
recyclables from residential patrons will be collected by the Village
as a single stream (commingled and recyclables) pursuant to the published
Village collection schedule.
C. Bulk waste regular collection week. The Village will designate the first full week (no holiday) of most months for collecting bulk waste. During this week the Village will collect up to two cubic yards (a pile three feet by three feet by six feet) of rubbish, bulk waste and brown goods without charge. The term "brown goods" means furniture, mattresses, etc. Refer to the Village bulk waste collection schedule for the scheduled collection weeks. Bulk waste shall be placed behind the curb for collection on the normal garbage collection day. Additional waste over two cubic yards placed behind the curb during the bulk waste collection week will be picked up at an additional charge per cubic yard as determined by the Village (refer to Chapter
225, Fees and Charges).
D. Bulk waste noncollection week. A patron may request bulk waste collection during a noncollection week, such as a renter move-out, but collection is subject to the pickup charges as defined in Chapter
225, Fees and Charges, of the Village Code. The patron must call the Village Hall to schedule the pickup and pay the appropriate fee per Chapter
225. If a patron places bulk waste behind the curb during a noncollection week and does not schedule and pay for a collection by the Public Works Department, a notice will be issued to the property owner to remove the bulk waste. If the bulk waste is not removed within 48 hours after the date of notice, the Village will pick up the items and the property owner will be charged according to Chapter
225 of the Village Code.
E. Major appliances. Major appliances are not picked up by the Public
Works Department. With exception of electronics, appliances can be
taken to the Brown County Solid Waste Transfer Station (3734 W. Mason
Street). As it is illegal to dispose of electronics in landfills,
these devices can be taken to a licensed recycler or the Brown County
hazardous waste facility.
F. Commercial or manufacturing sources. Normal accumulations of garbage
from commercial or manufacturing concerns shall be collected weekly
by commercial hauler(s).
G. Brush. Brush will be collected most months during the second full week, except during spring and fall cleanup. Refer to the bulk waste/brush collection schedule for exact collection schedules. Brush and tree limbs removed by a contractor from private property will not be picked up by the Public Works Department but must be disposed of by the contractor. If a patron places brush behind the curb during a noncollection week, a notice will be issued to the property owner to remove brush from the street right-of-way as described earlier under definitions (§
432-1). If the brush is not removed within 48 hours after the date of notice, the Village will pick up the brush and the property owner will be charged according to Chapter
225 of the Village Code.
H. Yard waste. Yard waste will be collected curbside during the spring
and fall collection period designated by the Public Works Department
(refer to the published bulk waste schedule). No bags or reusable
containers may be used. No green grass will be collected. Yard waste
may not be disposed of with garbage or collectible recyclables, bulk
waste, or brush. Persons transporting yard waste shall be responsible
to cover or otherwise contain yard waste in a manner so as to prevent
scattering of yard waste during transport.
I. Construction debris. Construction debris shall not be picked up by
the Public Works Department. It shall be the responsibility of the
patron and/or contractor to dispose of construction debris as provided
by law.
J. Nonconforming collectible recyclable metal items are not picked up
by the Public Works Department and shall be taken to a licensed recycler
or the Brown County Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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2019-17]
A. Brush and yard waste. Brush and yard waste shall be placed in stacks
behind and aligned parallel to the curb and shall not obstruct the
street, gutter or sidewalk. In areas where the sidewalks is adjacent
to the curb, brush and yard waste shall be placed behind the sidewalk
in stacks aligned parallel to the sidewalk, in such a manner as to
not interfere with pedestrian use of the sidewalk. Brush shall be
placed four feet away from any structure in piles no larger than eight
feet long by six feet deep. Brush cut by contractors will not be collected
by the Village.
B. Bulk waste. Bulk waste shall be placed behind the curb in such a
manner so as to provide the greatest ease of loading and collection
into a truck. In areas where the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb,
bulk waste shall be placed behind the sidewalk in a manner as to not
interfere with pedestrian use of the sidewalk. All bulk waste shall
be free of jagged or sharp edges, protruding nails and screws, and
any other hazardous condition. Bulky material, such as wooden boxes
and lumber, shall be broken up so it can be reasonably handled and
loaded by an end loader into the collection truck.
The owner and/or occupant of any premises shall be responsible
for the proper disposal of lead batteries, waste oil, and used tires
as follows:
A. Lead acid batteries shall be taken to a retailer of lead acid batteries
for disposal.
B. Waste oil shall be disposed of at a state-approved disposal site
or at the Village waste oil collection facility on LeBrun Street.
C. Waste tires shall be returned to a tire retailer or taken to the
Brown County waste transfer facility.
Any ordinance in conflict herewith is hereby repealed to the
extent that the same is in conflict. This article establishes minimum
requirements and shall not be deemed as a limitation or repeal of
any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the intent
of the Village Board, where any requirements of this article may be
inconsistent or conflicting with more restrictive requirements of
state law, that the more restrictive requirements or interpretations
shall apply. Where a provision of this article is required by the
Wisconsin Statutes or by a standard in Chapter NR 544 of the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, or wherever this article is unclear, the provisions
hereof shall be interpreted in light of the Wisconsin Statutes and
Chapter NR 544 standards which were in effect on the date of adoption
of this article or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment
to this article.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
article, upon conviction, shall forfeit not less than $100 nor more
than $500 and pay the costs of prosecution, or, in the event of failure
to pay such forfeiture and costs within the time set by the court,
any such person shall be committed to the Brown County jail until
such forfeiture and costs are paid, but every such commitment shall
be for a definite term which shall not exceed 90 days. Each act of
violation shall constitute a separate offense.