[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
For the purposes of this Part, the following terms shall have
the meaning ascribed to them herein:
Stoves, refrigerators, water tanks, washing machines, appliances,
furnaces, plumbing equipment (e.g., toilets, sinks, tubs), furniture
and other waste materials.
Conventional building materials waste resulting from building
construction, remodeling, repair and/or demolition operations, such
as lumber, drywall and flooring.
A device or container one cubic yard or larger used or intended
for the storage of bulky waste, construction debris, refuse, and like
materials.
Material which is hazardous, volatile, highly inflammable,
radioactive, or otherwise dangerous, including asbestos fibers, infectious
waste, all petroleum-based distillates, liquids, gasses and suspensions,
alcohol-based liquids, and any other material which, under any federal,
state, or Borough law must be disposed of in any manner other than
by being placed in a sanitary landfill.
Waste (animal, vegetable and/or other matter) that results
from the use or consumption of meats, fish, fowl, birds, fruits, grains
or other animal or vegetable matter (including, but not by way of
limitation, discarded cans and other food containers and all putrescible
or decomposable waste animal or vegetable matter which is likely to
attract flies, rodents or other pests), manure and other waste matter
normally accumulated in or about a stable, or any animal, livestock
or poultry enclosure, and resulting from the keeping of animals, poultry
or livestock.
A permit issued by the Building Code Official or a designated
representative authorizing the temporary placement of a dumpster in
or upon a street or public grounds or upon private property.
An enclosure used for storing items on a temporary basis.
A PSC shall not include containers customarily used for household
waste and debris. A PSC shall not include dumpsters.
Any and all waste wood, wood products, tree trimmings, grass
cuttings, dead plants, weeds, leaves, dead trees or branches thereof,
chips, shavings, sawdust, printed matter, paper, pasteboard, rags,
straw, discarded mattresses, discarded clothing, shoes and boots,
waste pulp and other products such as are used for packaging or wrapping
ashes, cinders, floor sweepings, glass, mineral or metallic substances,
and any and all other waste materials not otherwise included in the
definitions herein.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
It shall be illegal for any person to place one or more dumpsters
or PSCs in or upon any street or public grounds without first having
obtained a permit.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
Every person seeking to place one or more dumpsters or PSCs in or
upon a street or public grounds shall apply to the Building Code Official
or a designated representative for a permit. No permit shall be issued
for placement of one or more dumpsters or PSCs on a street or public
grounds unless placement on private property is not reasonably feasible.
3.
Every applicant for a permit to place one or more dumpsters or PSCs
upon a street or public grounds shall be responsible for repairing
any damage caused by the applicant's use of the street or public
grounds for such purpose.
4.
Application for a permit must be submitted to the Building Code Official
or a designated representative at least three days prior to the proposed
placement.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
Permits issued for placement on streets and/or public grounds shall
be limited in duration to 30 days.
2.
The duration of permits may be extended for good cause shown at the
discretion of the Building Code Official or a designated representative
up to a maximum of 60 total days for placement on streets and/or public
grounds within each twelve-month period measured from the issuance
of the first permit.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
No dumpster or PSC shall be transported, emptied or serviced between
the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any day, nor shall any mechanical,
hydraulic or electrical loader, compactor, packer or conveyor be utilized
during such hours.
2.
No dumpster shall be filled beyond the top of such dumpster. Dumpsters
shall be emptied as soon as practical when full.
3.
No dumpster located in a public street shall be filled by means of
a chute, conveyor belt, or other device located in, above, on or across
a street, or by dropping or throwing items in, above, on or across
a street, unless the permit authorizing placement of such dumpster
specifically authorizes such method.
4.
A permit shall be issued for only one dumpster or PSC per property
at one time unless the Building Code Official shall determine there
is good cause for permitting more than one at a time.
5.
All dumpsters and PSCs shall be in a condition free from rust, peeling
paint and other forms of deterioration.
6.
The dumpster and/or PSC must not contain any excessive advertising
beyond the identification of the company name and phone number of
the company which placed the container on the property.
7.
The use of a PSC shall not be for the storage of any commercial or
business-related items. The use of a PSC must be for temporary relocation
of items from or for the premises the permit indicates only. No household
items from any locations other than the premises indicated on the
permit (the premises on which the PSC is located) can be stored in
the PSC. A PSC is not a shed and shall not be used as a shed.
8.
Hazardous materials, including flammable and biohazard substances,
shall not be stored in any PSC.
9.
No trash or debris shall be stored in any PSC.
10.
No dumpster or PSC shall exceed 40 cubic yards in area.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
The Building Code Official or a designated representative must approve
the proposed location of any dumpster or PSC placed in or upon a street
or public grounds. Such units shall not be placed in such a manner
that a person lawfully using the sidewalk must detour into the street
in order to go around the unit.
2.
Dumpsters and PSCs placed in or upon a street or public grounds shall
be visible at night from all angles of traffic flow. Means to provide
nighttime visibility include but are not limited to the use of reflecting
tape at least two inches in width, reflectors, cones or other methods,
such methods being subject to the approval of the Building Code Official
or a designated representative in his or her sole discretion.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
Dumpsters and PSCs are prohibited from being placed on the streets
where it is practicable to locate the dumpster or PSC elsewhere on
the private property of the permit applicant in the opinion of the
Building Code Official.
2.
No dumpster or PSC shall be placed on a side yard of a corner property
which fronts on a street where it is practicable to locate the dumpster
elsewhere on the property in the opinion of the Building Code Official.
3.
Dumpsters and PSCs shall not be located in any required open space,
landscaped area, on any sidewalk or trail, or in any location that
blocks or interferes with any vehicular and/or pedestrian circulation,
and shall be located in accordance with all applicable Building and
Fire Code regulations for the purpose of ensuring safe ingress and
egress to dwellings, access to utility shutoff valves, and for fire
protection.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
In the event of an emergency any dumpster or PSC may be removed
by Borough or a designated representative, and/or police or fire personnel.
The Borough shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by such
emergency removal.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
1.
No hazardous material or organic waste shall be placed in a dumpster
or PSC.
2.
It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder to maintain the
dumpster and/or PSC free of any rodents, vermins or insects.
3.
Any person who violates the restrictions set forth herein shall be
personally liable for such actions. This liability is in addition
to any criminal sanctions that may be imposed.
[Ord. 583, 6/13/2016]
Violation of this Part shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed $1,000. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute
a separate violation.