This is a chapter amending, the Municipal Code of the Town of
Coventry, Clothing Collection Bins, establishing rules, regulations
and registrations of said clothing collection bins.
It is the intent of this chapter to encourage the proper, transparent
and community beneficial use of clothing collection bins that contribute
to reducing, the amount of textile and household waste going to landfills
by entities that also support charitable organizations and local economies.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DONATION DROPOFF BOX
A closed receptacle or container made of metal, wood, steel
or similar material designed or intended for the collection of unwanted
clothing, shoes, textiles and other household items.
PROPERTY OWNER
The person or entity having legal title to property and/or
the person shown as the owner of the property on the current assessment
rolls of the Town.
PROPERTY OWNER'S AGENT
Party that has express (oral or written) or implied authority
through employment, by contract or apparent authority to act for the
owner so as to bring the owner into contractual relationships with
other parties.
PERSON IN LAWFUL POSSESSION OF PROPERTY
A person that rents or leases a property from a property
owner, or a person that represents the lessee, such as a store manager,
regional manager, superintendent or other person with authority from
the lessee.
PERMITTEE
Any person, organization or corporation that receives a permit
to operate a bin in the Town pursuant to this chapter.
The Municipal Court of the Town of Coventry shall have jurisdiction
to enforce this chapter and to decree such relief, inclusive of fines
and penalties and injunctive relief, such as to fulfill the terms
of this chapter.