The purpose of this article is to provide for the regulation,
removal and disposal of garbage, refuse, recyclables and yard waste
from Village-plotted lots with one-, two- and three-dwelling residences.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
COMMERCIAL
Refers to business enterprises and activities associated
therewith, including churches, public and parochial educational institutions,
charitable organizations and Village-plotted lots with four or more
dwelling units.
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Waste, materials and debris from building construction, alterations,
demolitions or repairs and earth from excavation.
CONTRACTOR
An individual or business entity which, in the course of
performing work for payment, creates, collects or transports construction
waste, refuse, recyclable material, garbage or yard waste.
GARBAGE
Waste, spoiled food, and or any plant matter incidental to
and resulting from the use, preparation and storage of food but does
not include items when sealed in containers of a noncombustible nature.
PREMISES
One or more lots upon which any building or group of buildings
may be located and shall include more than one building located upon
a lot or lots under a single ownership or management.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Materials as defined by state law, rules and regulations,
a list of which will be maintained by the Department of Public Works.
REFUSE
All residential solid waste, putrescible and nonputrescible;
combustible materials, including garbage, ashes and solid materials,
but excluding construction waste and yard waste.
YARD WASTE
Organic waste resulting from the growing, trimming or removal
of plants and parts thereof from Village-plotted lots.
VILLAGE
The Village of Elm Grove or any solid waste contractor acting
on its behalf.
Any person violating any provisions of this code shall be subject to a violation for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and, upon conviction for any such violation, such person shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-16 of this Code.