[Adopted as Sec. 7.06 of the former Municipal Code]
The purpose of this article is to promote the safe and proper disposal of household solid waste generated by single- and two-family properties. Multiple-family and commercial/industrial properties receiving collection January 1, 1997, in the Village of Slinger are also included, provided there has been no change in ownership since that time.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
APPROVED GARBAGE CONTAINER
The Village of Slinger ninety-gallon container purchased by the property owner from the Village.
BULKY WASTE
Any item whose large size precludes the item from being placed in the approved container. Items include, but are not limited to: chairs, tables, mattresses, sofas, other furniture type items, carpet, etc.[1]
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any substance or combination of substances including any waste of a solid, semisolid, liquid or gaseous form which may cause or significantly contribute to any increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible hazard to human health or the environment because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics. This term includes, but is not limited to, substances which are toxic, corrosive, flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers or explosives as determined by the Department of Natural Resources.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or commercial air conditioner, boiler, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dehumidifier, dishwasher, freezer, furnace, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator or stove.
NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES
Commercial, retail, industrial, and institutional facilities and properties. This term includes multiple-family dwellings greater than two units per building/property. Refuse collection for these properties shall not be provided by the Village.[2]
PERSON
Includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, local governmental unit, as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a), Wis. Stats., state agency or authority or federal agency.
POST-CONSUMER WASTE
Solid waste other than solid 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, or high volume industrial waste, as defined in § 289.01(17), Wis. Stats.
SOLID WASTE
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis. Stats.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(35), Wis. Stats.
SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid waste. "Treatment" includes incineration.
STORAGE
The interim containment of solid waste in an approved manner after generation and prior to collection and ultimate disposal.
STORAGE AREA
The area where persons place containers during non-collection days as well as areas where containers are set out on collection day.
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Editor's Note: The definition of "curb tender system," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Participants in the Village of Slinger refuse collection program shall separate those materials required by Article II of this chapter of the Village of Slinger Code.
Storage areas shall be kept in a nuisance- and odor-free condition. Litter shall not be allowed to accumulate. Collection crews will not be responsible for cleaning up loose materials from any containers which have become ruptured or broken due to wet conditions, animals, vandalism or other cause. The occupant and/or owner shall be responsible for cleaning any litter caused by their solid waste.
A. 
Placement for collection. Residential solid waste in the approved container shall be placed immediately behind the curb of the public street or adjacent thereto and must be accessible.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Winter collection. During winter months, solid waste shall neither be placed on top of the snow bank, nor shall solid waste be placed in the roadway. The owner shall either shovel out an area behind the curb in which to place the solid waste or shall place the solid waste in their driveway.
C. 
Multiple-family units, commercial and industrial properties shall make the container accessible to the collection crews.[2]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
At no time shall collection crews be expected to exit the vehicle to move containers to allow collection. It shall be the responsibility of all persons, firms or corporations to ensure that containers are accessible by collection crews.[3]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II); said ordinance also repealed original Sec. 7.06F, Collection of bulky waste, which immediately followed.
The approved ninety-gallon container shall not exceed 200 pounds.
A. 
All solid waste garbage and recyclables shall be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to or by 7:00 a.m. on the day of pickup.
B. 
All containers that are tagged for violation of this article shall be removed from the curbside collection point within 24 hours after the regular collection time.
C. 
Village employees or employees of licensed contractors shall not enter any structures to remove solid waste.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Subsection (4), concerning white goods, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Recyclable items as defined in Article II of this chapter are prohibited from being placed in regular garbage containers.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Dead animals, except animal parts from food preparation for human consumption.
B. 
Undrained food wastes.
C. 
Hot ashes.
D. 
Hazardous waste.
E. 
Toxic waste.
F. 
Explosives or ammunition.
G. 
Drain or waste oil.
H. 
Flammable liquids.
I. 
Tires.
J. 
Biohazard wastes (medical waste).
K. 
Building/construction waste.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to place, deposit, or cause to be deposited, for collection, any waste or refuse not generated within the corporate limits of the Village. This provision shall apply to building/construction waste brought into the Village by businesses who receive Village refuse services.
The Public Works Department shall together with the Village of Slinger Police Department be responsible for investigating illegal dumping violations in compliance with this section, and shall work with the contractor and Director of Public Works and assure the effect of the solid waste/recycling program in the Village of Slinger.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).