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.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The approved ninety-gallon container shall not exceed 200 pounds.
Recyclable items as defined in Article
II of this chapter are prohibited from being placed in regular garbage containers.
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.