[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 1]
This Part shall be known and cited as the "Spring Township Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance."
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 2]
1. 
It is the intent and purpose of this Part to promote the public health, safety and welfare and to eliminate public health hazards, environmental pollution and economic loss by providing that all residential, commercial, industrial and institutional municipal solid waste accumulated or stored upon any property within the Township shall be collected, transported and disposed of within the following conditions:
A. 
All developed properties shall be served by a licensed hauler or through an exclusive contract with the Township.
B. 
All municipal solid waste shall be collected and removed by a licensed hauler.
C. 
All municipal solid waste shall be disposed of at a facility approved by the Township in accordance with State, Federal and County laws and ordinances.
2. 
These conditions are established to assure Township compliance with the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988 (P.L. 528, No. 101) ("Act 101").
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 3]
The following words and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
ACT 101
The Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988 (P.L. 528, No. 101).
ALUMINUM CANS
All empty, all-aluminum beverage and food containers.
AUTHORITY
The Centre County Solid Waste Authority.
BIMETAL CONTAINERS
All empty beverage or food containers consisting of steel and aluminum.
BULK WASTE
All waste materials too large for collection in ordinary containers. Examples of bulk waste include: furniture, appliances, carpeting and similar items. Bulk waste shall not consist of any items that may be packaged and disposed of using regular trash collection procedures.
COMMERCIAL
Any establishment engaged in a nonmanufacturing or nonprocessing business including, but not limited to, stores, markets, office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers and theaters. For the purposes of this Part, multifamily dwellings, townhomes, mobile home parks, hotels, motels, mixed use properties (combined business/residential on a single parcel) and farms which use commercial dumpsters shall be considered "commercial" establishments. It does not include properties where the primary permitted use is residential and accessory use is commercial (e.g., home occupations).
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Any church, school, civic service group, municipal functions and all other such functions.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Lumber, roofing material, sheathing, rubble, broken concrete, macadam, plaster and brick, conduit, pipe, insulation and other material which results from a construction, demolition or remodeling process.
CORRUGATED PAPER
All structural paper material with an inner core shaped in rigid parallel furrows and ridges.
CUSTOMER
The owner of any residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property located within the Township.
DEPARTMENT
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
DESIGNATED AGENT
An agent acting on behalf of a municipality whose powers and responsibilities are established in an intergovernmental agreement or similar document.
DISPOSAL
The incineration, disposition, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of municipal waste into or on the land or water in such manner that the waste or a constituent of the waste enters the environment, is emitted into the air or is discharged to the waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more rooms on premises which have cooking facilities and are arranged for occupancy by one person, two or more persons living together or one family. Each dwelling unit within a noncommercial building shall be considered an individual customer.
DWELLINGS
(1) 
MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not classified as a one- or two-family dwelling.
(2) 
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit only.
(3) 
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units only.
EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
An agreement entered into by Spring Township, or its designated agent, with a private person or legal entity for the collection and disposal of all municipal waste within Spring Township to the extent provided by this Part and the agreement.
FARM
A single parcel of land of at least 10 acres, which is used for normal agricultural purposes, including barns, greenhouses and not more than three single-family dwelling units.
GARBAGE
All animal and vegetable wastes attending or resulting from the handling, dealing, storing, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.
GLASS CONTAINERS
All bottles and jars made of clear, green or amber glass. Expressly excluded are non-container glass, plate glass, blue glass, lead crystal and porcelain and ceramic products.
HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) CONTAINERS
All plastic bottles and jars made exclusively from high-density polyethylene, such as milk and water jugs.
HIGH-GRADE OFFICE PAPER
All white paper, bond paper and computer paper used in commercial, institutional and municipal establishments.
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment engaged in manufacturing or processing including, but not limited to, factories, foundries, mills, processing plants, refineries and the like.
INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment engaged in service to persons including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, schools and universities.
LEAF WASTE
Leaves from trees, bushes and other plants, garden residue, chipped shrubbery and tree trimmings, but not including grass clippings.
LICENSED HAULER
A person who has obtained a license from the department authorizing said person to collect, transport and/or dispose of municipal solid waste and bulk waste from residential, commercial, industrial and institutional establishments.
MAGAZINES
Printed matter printed on slick or glossy paper.
MANAGEMENT
The entire process or any part thereof of storage, collection, transportation, processing, treatment and disposal of municipal waste by any person engaging in such process.
MUNICIPAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Public facilities operated by Spring Township and other governmental and quasi-governmental authorities.
MUNICIPAL WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material, resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial, industrial or institutional establishments and from community activities; also included is any sludge not meeting the definition of "hazardous waste" in the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act, from a municipal, commercial, industrial or institutional water supply treatment plant or air-pollution-control facility. The term does not include source-separated recyclable materials.
NEWSPAPERS
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" Expressly excluded are glossy advertisements and newsprint which has been soiled.
OCCUPANT
Any person, including domestic service employees, living and/or sleeping in a dwelling unit.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, municipal waste hauler, scrap dealer, corporation, limited liability company, association, institution, cooperative enterprise, municipality, municipal authority, the Federal government or a State institution or agency, or any other legal entity whatsoever, which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. In any provisions of this Part prescribing a fine, imprisonment or penalty, or any combination of the foregoing, the teen "person" shall include the officers and directors of any corporation or other legal entity having officers and directors.
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONTAINERS
Plastic soda bottles or other containers composed of the polymer PET.
PROCESSING
Any technology used for the purpose of reducing the volume or bulk of municipal waste or any technology used to convert part or all of such waste materials for off-site reuse. Processing facilities include, but are not limited to, transfer facilities, composting facilities, incinerators, recycling facilities and resource-recovery facilities.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Any used material having an economic value in the secondary materials market. This term includes, but is not limited to, the following materials: aluminum cans and articles, bimetal containers, glass containers, corrugated paper, magazines, computer printout paper, computer tab cards, high-grade office paper, steel cans, newspaper, paper products not chemically coated, plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, plastic high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers and other materials designated by the authority as having value.
RECYCLABLES
Source-separated recyclable materials, including materials listed in § 1501 of Act 101, and materials identified by the municipalities to be recycled.
REFUSE
All municipal solid waste which is regulated by Act 101 and the authority, except the following categories of solid waste:
(1) 
Bulk waste, including tires and appliances.
(2) 
Construction/demolition waste.
(3) 
Sludge.
(4) 
Infectious/pathological waste.
(5) 
Ash residue.
(6) 
Friable asbestos waste.
(7) 
Source-separated recyclable materials.
(8) 
Household hazardous waste.
(9) 
Oversized refuse items.
(10) 
Grass clippings.
(11) 
Leaf waste.
(12) 
Unacceptable waste.
REGULAR
At least three or more times per month.
RESIDENTIAL
See "dwelling unit."
RESIDUAL WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, other discarded material or other waste, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous materials resulting from industrial, mining and agricultural operations and any sludge from an industrial, mining or agricultural water supply treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility or air pollution control facility, provided that it is not hazardous. The term shall not include coal refuse as defined in the Act of September 24, 1968 (P.L. 1040, No. 318), known as the "Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act." The term shall not include treatment sludge from coal mine drainage treatment plants, disposal of which is being carried on pursuant to and in compliance with a valid permit issued pursuant to the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L. 1987, No. 394), known as the "Clean Streams Law."
STORAGE
The containment of any municipal waste on a temporary basis in such a manner as not to constitute disposal of such waste, and it shall be presumed that the containment of any municipal waste in excess of one year constitutes "disposal."
TOWNSHIP
Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
TRANSPORTATION
The off-site removal of any municipal waste generated or present at any time from the Township.
UNACCEPTABLE WASTE
The following categories of solid waste:
(1) 
Hazardous waste.
(2) 
Residual waste.
(3) 
Chemotherapeutic waste.
(4) 
Gas cylinders.
(5) 
Explosives and ordnance materials.
(6) 
Liquid waste (i.e., containing less than 20% solids by weight or towable).
(7) 
Drums, barrels and buckets unless lids have been removed and interiors cleaned and free of any residue.
(8) 
Radioactive materials.
(9) 
Any solid waste generated outside of the Township.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 4]
It shall be the duty of every person owning a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property within the Township where municipal solid waste is generated and accumulated, by his or her own expense and cost, except as otherwise specified in this Part, to provide and keep at all times a sufficient number of containers to hold all municipal solid waste accumulated between intervals of collection of such waste by a licensed hauler, and to ensure the sanitary and legal disposal of such waste in accordance with this Part and all other Township, State and Federal applicable laws and regulations.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 5]
1. 
Containers.
A. 
All refuse accumulated by owners of residential properties and/or the occupants of residential properties shall be placed in containers for collection by a licensed hauler. Refuse containers used for curbside collection shall be watertight, covered plastic or metallic cans or durable and lightweight plastic bags that can be easily and quickly handled by one person. Refuse containers shall be not less than five gallons nor more than 35 gallons capacity. The weight of a single filled container shall not exceed approximately 50 pounds. Use of bulk containers at multifamily establishments shall comply with the provisions of § 20-106, Subsection 2, below.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of each customer to keep all refuse receptacles in good repair and sanitary condition. Any receptacle which does not conform to the provisions of this Part or that may have ragged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the licensed hauler shall be promptly replaced upon notice. Failure to comply within 10 days will result in the removal of the defective receptacle as refuse.
C. 
A sufficient number of refuse receptacles shall be provided by the customer of the premises. No container shall be so filled that the lid will not fit tightly.
D. 
More than one family or living unit on the same premises may use the same containers, but each family must pay the established rate as though a separate container is being used.
2. 
Location of Containers. For residential properties with curbside collection, each refuse container shall be placed for collection so as to be accessible to the licensed hauler at ground level and at a point immediately behind the curbline of the street, within no more than 10 feet of the cartway of the street or alley from which the collection with a vehicle is made if there is no curbing, or at a location mutually agreeable between the resident, the Township and the licensed hauler. Failure to place containers at such locations may result in refuse not being collected. Location for collection of uncontainerized recyclable material shall be as specified by the Township. Location of bulk containers at multifamily establishments shall be in accordance with § 20-106, Subsection 2, below.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 6]
1. 
Containers. Storage of municipal solid waste on commercial, industrial and institutional properties may be done in the same type of containers as required for residential properties or by dumpsters as may be determined appropriate by the customer.
2. 
Location of Containers. Dumpsters for the storage and collection of municipal solid waste at commercial, industrial or institutional properties shall be located on the customer's premises at a place agreed upon by the customer of the commercial, industrial or institutional property and the licensed hauler. This location, and buffering, if required, shall be in compliance with zoning or other applicable municipal requirements for the location of such containers. Such locations shall not interfere with public or private sidewalks, walkways, driveways, roads, streets, highways, alleys or entrances and exits of public or private buildings.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 7]
It shall be unlawful for any person other than persons authorized by license by the department to collect and/or transport municipal solid waste, which is generated within the Township, as a regular hauling business. Authorization for one person to collect, transport and dispose of refuse for other persons may be given only by the department through the issuance of a license. The Township may decide to enter into an exclusive contract with a hauler licensed by the department for residential and/or commercial refuse collection or any part thereof.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 8]
1. 
Any person transporting municipal solid waste within the Township shall prevent or remedy any spillage from vehicles or containers used in the transport of such municipal solid waste. The licensed haulers shall collect refuse in vehicles which are suitable for such collection, which are dedicated for use in the performance of such collection and which bear prominent legible marking, signs or decals identifying them as being municipal solid waste collection vehicles, and stating the name and phone number of the licensed hauler. The vehicles shall be securely covered, watertight, strongly built and kept thoroughly cleaned and well maintained. Except for roll-offs, open trucks or trucks covered with tarps will not be used for the collection of municipal solid waste. Open trucks may be used for the collection of bulk waste and construction and demolition waste, provided the truck is tarped.
2. 
The Township, or its designated agent, shall have the authority to inspect the vehicles used for the transport of municipal solid waste as it deems necessary to determine compliance with this Part or any other ordinance, resolution and/or regulation of the Township. The licensed hauler shall correct deficiencies immediately upon notification by the Township or its designated agent, and said vehicle shall not be used for refuse collection until the deficiencies have been corrected.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 9]
All municipal solid waste produced, collected and transported from within the jurisdictional limits of the Township shall be disposed of at the facilities designated in the Centre County Solid Waste Management Plan.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 10]
It shall be unlawful for any person to bring any municipal solid waste into the Township or to transport municipal solid waste from one address to another within or outside of the Township for the purpose of taking advantage of the collection service to avoid the cost of collection.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 11]
1. 
Bulk waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the Centre County Solid Waste Management Plan at a State-permitted disposal facility, a facility especially designated by the Township to take such bulk items or a legitimate salvage dealer that is in the business of disposing or recycling such items. Bulk waste may be transported in a vehicle appropriate to the type of waste as to prevent spillage, accidental loss, etc.
2. 
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit any person not regularly engaged in the business of collecting municipal solid waste from hauling his or her bulk waste to a State-permitted disposal facility or to a disposal facility as designated by the Township in accordance with the regulations of the disposal facility.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 12]
All waste materials resulting from the building, structural alteration, repair, construction or demolition of buildings or structures shall be disposed of as permitted by applicable Township, State and Federal laws and regulations as may be in effect or as subsequently imposed. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the disposal of such waste in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit any person not regularly engaged in the business of collecting municipal solid waste from hauling his or her construction and demolition waste to a State-permitted disposal facility or to a disposal facility as designated by the Township in accordance with the regulations of the disposal facility.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 13]
1. 
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit a farmer from carrying out normal farming operations, including composting or spreading of manure or other farm-produced agricultural waste not otherwise prohibited or regulated for land applications. All such practices must be conducted in compliance with applicable Township, State and Federal laws and regulations as may be in effect or subsequently imposed.
2. 
The provisions of this Part do not apply to anything but the storage, collection, transportation and disposal of municipal solid waste and do not apply, therefore, to hazardous or residual waste as defined by the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act and its amendments. All hazardous or residual waste must be disposed of in compliance with applicable Township, State and Federal laws and regulations as may be in effect or subsequently imposed.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 14]
1. 
It shall be the duty and responsibility of every owner of property and every person occupying a dwelling unit, premises or place of business within the Township where municipal solid waste is produced and is accumulated to pay a service fee for the collection and disposal of this waste, except as otherwise provided by this Part, to a licensed hauler, exclusive contractor or to the Township. A licensed hauler, exclusive contractor or the Township may discontinue service for nonpayment of service fees by a resident, commercial, industrial or institutional establishment. To discontinue residential service, the customer shall be in arrears a minimum of 90 days and shall have received during this period a minimum of two written notices from the licensed hauler regarding the amount due and procedures for payment. The second notice shall be sent by certified mail. At the time of the discontinuance of service, the customer shall be considered in violation of this Part. Discontinuance of service due to nonpayment of service fees shall not relieve the customer from abiding by all of the requirements of this Part. The Township, or its designated agent, licensed hauler or exclusive contractor, may impose an administrative fee to reinstate customers whose service is disconnected.
A. 
Service Charges. The cost of such residential, commercial, industrial or institutional municipal solid waste collection service, and the responsibility of payment therefor, shall be borne by the owner of the premises from which said municipal solid waste is collected or upon which premises said refuse is accumulated and disposed of. No agreement between an owner and occupant or other person shall relieve the owner of any premises from liability for payments as set forth hereinafter.
B. 
Charges to Be Established by Resolution. All service fees established under an exclusive contract for the collection of municipal solid waste by the Township shall be established by a resolution of the Township. Service charges so established shall be reviewed at least annually and adjusted as necessary to ensure that all costs involved in the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste under the exclusive contract, including the administrative costs of the Township or its designated agent, are covered by the service charges.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 15]
1. 
Violations and Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Part shall, upon conviction by a district justice, be subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, together with the cost of prosecution, or imprisonment in the Centre County Prison for a period of not more than 30 days. Every violator of the provisions of this Part shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense each and every day such violation continues and shall be subject to the penalty imposed by this section for each and every separate offense.
2. 
Other Remedies. In addition to the foregoing penalty, the Township may require the owner or occupant of a property to remove any accumulation of municipal solid waste, and should said person fail to remove such municipal solid waste after five days following written notice, the Township may cause the solid waste to be collected and disposed of with the cost for such action to be charged to the owner or occupant of the property. Failure by the owner or occupant of the property to pay said charges within 30 days of notice may result in a lien being filed against the property.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 16]
This Part shall be subject to all applicable Federal, State and municipal laws and ordinances as well as rules and regulations as set forth by the Department.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 18]
This Part may be amended from time to time in accordance with the procedures as established by law.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 19]
This Part shall become effective upon adoption by the Township. The provisions of this Part relating to commercial, industrial and institutional establishments shall become effective 60 days after adoption.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 20]
This Part shall be known as the "Spring Township Recycling Ordinance," and the same may be cited in that manner.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 21]
1. 
The Township, recognizing that the reclamation of recyclable materials has become an important method for addressing the growing solid waste disposal problem through conservation of landfill space, preservation of natural resources and a reduction in energy consumption, does hereby authorize the storage, collection and transportation of recyclable materials in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988 (P.L. 528, No. 101) ("Act 101"), the Centre County Solid Waste Management Plan and this Part.
2. 
This Part is intended to be an integral part of an overall system designed to facilitate recycling and foster the cooperation of the residents.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 22]
The following words and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
ACT 101
The Pennsylvania Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988 (P.L. 528, No. 101).
ALUMINUM CANS
All empty, all-aluminum beverage and food containers.
AUTHORITY
The Centre County Solid Waste Authority.
BIMETAL CONTAINERS
All empty beverage or food containers consisting of steel and aluminum.
BRUSH WASTE
Any portion of a tree, bush, thicket, shrub or scrub, other than leaves, that is to be discarded.
BULK WASTE
All waste materials too large for collection in ordinary containers. Examples of bulk waste include: furniture, appliances, carpeting and similar items. Bulk waste shall not consist of any items that may be packaged and disposed of using regular trash collection procedures.
COMMERCIAL
Any establishment engaged in a nonmanufacturing or non-processing business including, but not limited to, stores, markets, office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers and theaters. For the purposes of this Part, multifamily dwellings, townhomes, mobile home parks, hotels, motels, mixed use properties (combined business/residential on a single parcel) and farms which use commercial dumpsters shall be considered "commercial" establishments. It does not include properties where the primary permitted use is residential and accessory use is commercial (e.g., home occupations).
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Any church, school, civic service group, municipal functions and all other such functions.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Lumber, roofing material, sheathing, rubble, broken concrete, macadam, plaster and brick, conduit, pipe, insulation and other material which results from a construction, demolition or remodeling process.
CORRUGATED PAPER
All structural paper material with an inner core shaped in rigid parallel furrows and ridges.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION
The scheduled collection and transportation of recyclable materials placed at the curbline or other area designated by the collector.
CUSTOMER
The owner of any residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property located within the Township.
DEPARTMENT
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
DESIGNATED AGENT
An agent acting on behalf of a municipality whose powers and responsibilities are established in an intergovernmental agreement or similar document.
DISPOSAL
The incineration, disposition, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of municipal waste into or on the land or water in such manner that the waste or a constituent of the waste enters the environment, is emitted into the air or is discharged to the waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
DROP-OFF SITES
Those specified locations, staffed or unstaffed, where recyclable materials may be taken at specified times.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more rooms on premises which have cooking facilities and are arranged for occupancy by one person, two or more persons living together or one family. Each dwelling unit within a noncommercial building shall be considered an individual customer.
DWELLINGS
(1) 
MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGA building or portion thereof containing more than two dwelling units and not classified as a one- or two-family dwelling.
(2) 
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing one dwelling unit only.
(3) 
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGA building containing two dwelling units only.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The official designated herein or otherwise charged with the responsibilities of administering this Part or the official's representative.
EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
An agreement entered into by Spring Township, or its designated agent, with a private person or legal entity for the collection and disposal of all recyclable materials within Spring Township to the extent provided by this Part and the agreement.
FARM
A single parcel of land of at least 10 acres, which is used for normal agricultural purposes, including barns, greenhouses and not more than three single-family dwelling units.
GARBAGE
All animal and vegetable wastes attending or resulting from the handling, dealing, storing, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.
GLASS CONTAINERS
All bottles and jars made of clear, green or amber glass. Expressly excluded are non-container glass, plate glass, blue glass, lead crystal and porcelain and ceramic products.
HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) CONTAINERS
All plastic bottles and jars made exclusively from high-density polyethylene, such as milk and water jugs.
HIGH-GRADE OFFICE PAPER
All white paper, bond paper and computer paper used in commercial, institutional and municipal establishments.
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment engaged in manufacturing or processing including, but not limited to, factories, foundries, mills, processing plants, refineries and the like.
INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment engaged in service to persons including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, schools and universities.
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Includes, but is not limited to, automotive, truck and industrial batteries that contain lead.
LEAF WASTE
Leaves from trees, bushes and other plants, garden residue, chipped shrubbery and tree trimmings, but not including grass clippings.
MAGAZINES
Printed matter printed on slick or glossy paper.
MANAGEMENT
The entire process or any part thereof of storage, collection, transportation, processing, treatment and disposal of municipal waste by any person engaging in such process.
MUNICIPAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Public facilities operated by Spring Township and other governmental and quasi-governmental authorities.
MUNICIPAL WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material, resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial, industrial or institutional establishments and from community activities; also included is any sludge not meeting the definition of "hazardous waste" in the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act, from a municipal, commercial, industrial or institutional water supply treatment plant or air-pollution-control facility. The term does not include source-separated recyclable materials.
NEWSPAPERS
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" Expressly excluded are glossy advertisements and newsprint which has been soiled.
OCCUPANT
Any person, including domestic service employees, living and/or sleeping in a dwelling unit.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, municipal waste hauler, scrap dealer, corporation, limited liability company, association, institution, cooperative enterprise, municipality, municipal authority, the Federal government or a State institution or agency, or any other legal entity whatsoever, which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties. In any provisions of this Part prescribing a fine, imprisonment or penalty, or any combination of the foregoing, the term "person" shall include the officers and directors of any corporation or other legal entity having officers and directors.
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) CONTAINERS
Plastic soda bottles or other containers composed of the polymer PET.
PROCESSING
Any technology used for the purpose of reducing the volume or bulk of municipal waste or any technology used to convert part or all of such waste materials for off-site reuse. Processing facilities include, but are not limited to, transfer facilities, composting facilities, incinerators, recycling facilities and resource-recovery facilities.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Any used material having an economic value in the secondary materials market. This term includes, but is not limited to, the following materials: aluminum cans and articles, bimetal containers, glass containers, corrugated paper, magazines, computer printout paper, computer tab cards, high-grade office paper, steel cans, newspaper, paper products not chemically coated, plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, plastic high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers and other materials designated by the authority as having value.
RECYCLABLES
Source-separated recyclable materials, including materials listed in § 1501 of Act 101, and materials identified by the municipalities to be recycled.
REFUSE
All municipal solid waste which is regulated by Act 101 and the authority, except the following categories of solid waste:
(1) 
Bulk waste, including tires and appliances.
(2) 
Construction/demolition waste.
(3) 
Sludge.
(4) 
Infectious/pathological waste.
(5) 
Ash residue.
(6) 
Friable asbestos waste.
(7) 
Source-separated recyclable materials.
(8) 
Household hazardous waste.
(9) 
Oversized refuse items.
(10) 
Grass clippings.
(11) 
Leaf waste.
(12) 
Unacceptable waste.
REGULAR
At least three or more times per month.
RESIDENTIAL
See "dwelling unit."
RESIDUAL WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, other discarded material or other waste, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous materials resulting from industrial, mining and agricultural operations and any sludge from an industrial, mining or agricultural water supply treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility or air pollution control facility, provided that it is not hazardous. The term shall not include coal refuse as defined in the Act of September 24, 1968 (P.L. 1040, No. 318), known as the "Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act." The term shall not include treatment sludge from coal mine drainage treatment plants, disposal of which is being carried on pursuant to and in compliance with a valid permit issued pursuant to the Act of June 22, 1937 (P.L. 1987, No. 394), known as the "Clean Streams Law."
STEEL CANS
Empty all-steel food and beverage containers.
STORAGE
The containment of any municipal waste on a temporary basis in such a manner as not to constitute disposal of such waste, and it shall be presumed that the containment of any municipal waste in excess of one year constitutes "disposal."
TOWNSHIP
Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
TRANSPORTATION
The off site removal of any municipal waste generated or present at any time from the Township.
UNACCEPTABLE WASTE
The following categories of solid waste:
(1) 
Hazardous waste.
(2) 
Residual waste.
(3) 
Chemotherapeutic waste.
(4) 
Gas cylinders.
(5) 
Explosives and ordinance materials.
(6) 
Liquid waste (i.e., containing less than 20% solids by weight or flowable).
(7) 
Drums, barrels and buckets unless lids have been removed and interiors cleaned and free of any residue.
(8) 
Radioactive materials.
(9) 
Any solid waste generated outside of the Township.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 23]
Those recyclable materials separated under the provisions of this Part shall not be considered municipal waste and shall not be subject to provisions of Township ordinances relating to the disposal of municipal solid waste at authority facilities; provided, however, it is a requirement under this Part that all recyclable materials must be disposed of at Authority facilities.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 24]
The Township hereby establishes a program for the mandatory separation of recyclables from municipal waste by residential dwellings and commercial, industrial and institutional establishments.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 25]
1. 
All recyclable materials generated within the Township shall be collected by a refuse hauler. Commercial, industrial and institutional establishments may utilize an individual recycling program in conformance with § 20-207.
2. 
The Township or its designated agent may, through a competitive bidding process, award an exclusive service contract for all or part of recycling collection. The Township or its designated agent may enter into an exclusive service contract with another government entity for all or part of recycling collection.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 26]
1. 
Commercial, industrial and institutional establishments conducting their own recycling programs, not under an exclusive contract as may be established by the Township for the collection of recyclables, shall file with the Township, or its designated agent, and have approved by the Township, or its designated agent, plans for individual recycling programs which provide for, at a minimum, the recycling of items listed in rules and regulations for the recycling program.
2. 
In addition to filing an individual recycling plan, commercial, industrial and institutional customers who choose to establish an individual recycling program are required to submit semiannually to the Township, or its designated agent, weigh slips or other certification which show by weight and type the material recycled by that establishment. If weigh slips are not used, the form of certification to be submitted under this section requires the prior approval of the Township, or its designated agent. Required information is due within 60 days of the end of the reporting period designated in the regulations for the recycling program.
3. 
An individual recycling plan for commercial, industrial or institutional establishments shall provide the following information:
A. 
Applicant's company name, address, telephone number, contact person and owner's name.
B. 
Company name, address, telephone number and contact person for entity providing the recycling service.
C. 
Description of materials to be recycled, frequency of collection, method of storage and how service will be provided.
D. 
Form of certification to assure proper disposal of recyclable materials.
E. 
Municipality in which the establishment is located.
F. 
Other information as may be required by the Township, or its designated agent, which is intended to assure the proper disposal of recyclable materials.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 27]
The Township, or its designated agent, shall establish and promulgate regulations on the manner, days and time of collection of recyclable materials and for the bundling, handling, location and time of placement of such materials for collection. Regulations shall be promulgated for each of the programs undertaken for residential dwelling units and commercial, industrial and institutional establishments.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 28]
1. 
Lead-Acid Batteries. No person shall place a used lead-acid battery in mixed municipal solid waste, or discard or otherwise dispose of a lead-acid battery except by delivery to an automotive battery retailer or wholesaler, to a secondary lead smelter permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency, or to a collection or recycling facility authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. 
Separation and Disposal of Leaf Waste, Brush Waste and Grass Clippings.
A. 
Leaf Waste. All residential and commercial, industrial or institutional establishments that gather leaves shall separate all leaf waste from municipal solid waste and place it for collection at the times and in the manner theretofore or hereafter prescribed by the Township.
B. 
Brush Waste. All residential and commercial, industrial or institutional establishments that gather brush shall separate all brush waste from municipal solid waste and place it for collection at the times and in the manner theretofore or hereafter prescribed by the Township.
C. 
Grass Clippings. All residential customers and commercial, industrial or institutional establishments that mow and subsequently collect grass from their lawns shall separate all grass clippings from municipal solid waste. All persons responsible for grass cutting are encouraged to recycle the clippings on the lawn as mulch or through composting. All grass clippings not left on the lawn or privately composted shall be deposited at Township-designated grass recycling drop-off locations. No leaf, brush waste or other non-grass materials are permitted at the Township-designated drop-off locations. The Township-designated grass recycling drop-off locations are for the sole use of Township residents and businesses for grass originating in the Township.
D. 
Nothing herein shall require any person to gather leaf waste, brush waste, or grass clippings or prevent any person from utilizing such for compost, mulch or other agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, gardening or landscape purposes.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 29]
1. 
It is understood that any recyclable materials located at the curbline are the property of the Township. It is further understood that any recyclable materials deposited in storage bins associated with multifamily residential dwellings shall belong to the property owner. Recyclable materials deposited in containers owned by the authority are the property of the authority.
2. 
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to collect or remove or cause to be collected or removed any such recyclable materials specified by the Township rules and regulations unless authorized by the Township or its designated agent. Each such collection in violation hereof shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as outlined herein.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 30]
The Board of Supervisors shall appoint an enforcement officer or officers to enforce and administer the provisions of this Part.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 31]
Any person may donate or sell recyclable materials to individuals or organizations. Otherwise, such materials are to be placed at curbside, in drop-off facilities or storage bins, or similar authorized locations for collection by the exclusive contractor or licensed hauler, as applicable.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 32]
1. 
Nonparticipation.
A. 
Upon the discovery of any violation under the terms of this Part, the Township may, through its authorized agent, give notice to the owner or occupant of a violation hereunder, either by personal delivery to such owner or occupant, by United States mail directed to the last known address of such person or persons, as shown in the real estate registry records of the Township, or by leaving the same on the premises where such violation occurs.
B. 
Such person shall, within seven days after the delivery, mailing or leaving of such notice, make settlement by paying to the Treasurer of the Township a sum as specified by Township resolution, which may from time to time be amended by Township resolution, for the violation. Upon the failure of such person to make settlement, as aforesaid, within seven days, the Township may institute an action for violation pursuant to Subsection 2 of this section.
C. 
Nothing contained in this Part shall affect, in any way, the provisions of this Part regarding separate offenses for every day any violation occurs.
2. 
Fines for Nonparticipation or Nonpayment. On neglect or refusal of the occupant of any dwelling serviced by curbside recycling collection; residential dwelling unit; or commercial, industrial or institutional establishment to separate recyclable materials from municipal solid waste and place them at curbside or sites established by the Township, or its designated agent, or make settlement as otherwise provided in this section, that person shall, upon conviction before a district justice of such violation, be sentenced to pay a fine specified by Township resolution, which may from time to time be amended by Township resolution, together with the costs of prosecution, to be collected as now provided by law. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
3. 
Unauthorized Collection. If any person, firm, corporation or other entity, unauthorized by the Township or its designated agent, collects or removes or causes to be collected or removed any such recyclable materials as specified in the Township regulations, or in violation of the provisions of this Part, such person, firm, corporation or other entity shall, upon conviction by a district justice in a summary proceeding, be subject to a fine specified by Township resolution, which may from time to time be amended by Township resolution, together with the costs of prosecution. Upon judgment against any such defendant by summary conviction, and on default of the payment of the payment of the fine or penalty imposed and the costs, such defendant may be sentenced and committed to the County jail for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day of a violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense and shall be subject to separate summary proceedings before a district justice and subject to a penalty imposed by this Part for each and every day such violation shall continue.
4. 
Pilfering of Collection Containers. If any person is responsible for pilfering of collection containers issued to a residence slated for either curbside collection or any other phase of the Township recycling program, such person shall, upon conviction by a district justice in a summary proceeding, be subject to a fine specified by Township resolution, which may from time to time be amended by Township resolution, together with the costs of prosecution. Upon judgment against any such defendant by summary conviction, and on default of the payment of the payment of the fine or penalty imposed and the costs, such defendant may be sentenced and committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day of a violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense and shall be subject to separate summary proceedings before a district justice and subject to a penalty imposed by this Part for each and every day such violation shall continue. The affected resident will be responsible for replacing any missing container through purchase from the Township or its designated agent.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 33]
This Part shall be subject to all applicable Federal, State and municipal laws and ordinances as well as rules and regulations as set forth by the department.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 35]
This Part may be amended from time to time in accordance with the procedures as established by law.
[Ord. 2009-04, 7/6/2009, § 36]
This Part shall become effective upon adoption by the Township. Provisions of this Part relating to commercial, industrial and institutional establishments shall become effective 60 days after adoption.