The Village of Woodridge, New York, does hereby establish, maintain
and continue a Sanitation Department for the collection and disposition
of garbage, refuse, waste and recyclables in the Village of Woodridge
and its vicinity, as further set forth herein.
The aforesaid garbage collection rates shall constitute a lien
upon the real property serviced, and such lien shall be prior and
superior to every other lien or claim, except a lien of an existing
tax, water rent or local assessment. If such amount remains unpaid
on the first day of July of the next succeeding year, the Village
Clerk-Treasurer shall certify the amount due and payable to the Board
of Trustees, which shall levy the same as taxes and add such unpaid
garbage bills and penalties to the succeeding tax roll of the Village.
Such tax shall be collected and enforced in the same manner and at
the same time as provided for the collection and enforcement of Village
taxes.
[Amended 11-18-2002 by L.L. No. 1-2002; 4-17-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
A. All garbage, rubbish and refuse to be collected for three or less
residential units or small commercial businesses, as further defined
herein, shall be placed in water-tight receptacles having suitable
handles and tight-fitting covers. Receptacles shall have a capacity
of not less than 10 gallons or over 35 gallons and shall not exceed
40 pounds when full. If receptacles used do not meet the above specifications
or are deemed unsafe by the Village's Sanitation Department,
said receptacles must not be used or must be replaced by the owner
within seven days after notice by the Village's Sanitation Department.
B. All multiple dwellings of four or more residential units and commercial
users, other than small commercial businesses as defined herein, must
have a one-and-one-half- or two-cubic-yard container (dumpster) for
each four apartments or part thereof. In multiple dwellings where
there are fewer than four residential units, a one-and-one-half- or
two-cubic-yard dumpster will be required if, in the judgment of Village's
Sanitation Department, the amount of garbage generated on a regular
basis warrants the use of said dumpster. These containers shall meet
with the specification of the Village at a location on the multiple-dwelling
unit's premises determined by the Sanitation Department.
C. Nothing shall be placed in a dumpster or receptacle that does fit
completely within the container with the lid closed.
D. In winter months, snow must be removed from around all garbage receptacles
or dumpsters in order for them to be used.
E. No garbage receptacle or dumpster shall be stored in front of a business
or residence or visible from a public road unless stored in a properly
maintained garbage house or enclosure.
F. All dumpsters shall be at all times kept in a place easily accessible
to private contractors as well as Village personnel and shall at all
times be kept clean, neat, leak-proof and rust-free and effectively
screened from public view on all sides. Enclosure walls shall be of
a height that effectively screens the dumpster from view. The enclosure
must be approved by the Building Inspector and shall be sized to ensure
garbage trucks can easily access the dumpster without damaging the
enclosure, with a minimum of two feet clearance on both sides. Dumpsters
and enclosures shall be outside any front yard, at least at least
25 feet from a public street or public right-of-way and no less than
15 feet from any other property line. Enclosure doors shall be in
good working condition and remain closed. Lessees of dumpsters shall
be responsible for notifying the company from whom they are leasing
said dumpster when they are in need of repair or if they have been
damaged. Cleaning up of spilled materials or garbage shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant of the property where the
dumpster is located.
[Amended 4-20-2015 by L.L. No. 5-2015]
G. All dumpsters shall have good working lids, and lids shall be kept
closed at all times. The dumpster shall be sized to accept all garbage
and ensure against overflows. The Building Inspector may order the
use of a larger dumpster if there have been overflows.
[Added 4-20-2015 by L.L.
No. 5-2015]
H. All dumpsters and other commercial, multifamily or bungalow colony
refuse containers must be enclosed on four sides. Three walls shall
consist of brick, block or other masonry material and/or stockade
wood fence set upon a concrete slab. The opening shall be fully enclosed
using chain link fence doors with neutral or earth-tone colored slats
as depicted in the photo below. Such containers shall be prohibited
within the front yard of any development and shall be located within
a designated service area to the rear or side of the commercial or
industrial establishment and out of view of public rights-of-way.
All refuse and waste storage containers shall be screened from adjoining
properties. Landscaping around the base of the walls that enclose
the trash container shall also be required. Multifamily and townhouse
developments exceeding 16 dwelling units shall be required to provide
trash compactors within centralized containers along with separate
recycling containers. Dumpster enclosures documented by the Building
Inspector as requiring extensive maintenance shall be fully updated
to comply with these standards.
[Added 4-20-2015 by L.L.
No. 5-2015]
I. Upon notice from the Building or Sanitation Department that a dumpster
is in need of repair, maintenance or painting, the owner shall within
seven days after receipt of the notice comply therewith. Failure to
comply with the notice shall constitute a violation, and the dumpster
may not be used.
[Added 4-20-2015 by L.L.
No. 5-2015]
[Added 4-17-2006 by L.L.
No. 1-2006]
A. Garbage collection dates will be determined by the Village Sanitation
Department for all sections of the Village. Any variation of dates
due to holidays shall be published in the official designated newspaper
and posted within the Village.
B. Garbage receptacles shall be placed for collection at the curbside
in the morning of the designated date for collection and, following
collection, removed from the curbside on the scheduled day of collection
and stored out of public view.
[Added 6-17-1996 by L.L.
No. 3-1996]
A. The Village of Woodridge Sanitation Department shall establish a
location where Village residents, including commercial businesses
located within the Village of Woodridge, can dispose of used tires.
B. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Woodridge, by resolution,
shall fix and adopt a per-tire disposal fee which may vary based upon
the size of the tire, as established by the Board of Trustees.