It has come to the attention of the Town Board that there has
been a proliferation of clothing bins, donation bins and recycling
bins that have been unattended, vandalized, or left in such disrepair
as to become eyesores. This chapter is intended to protect the public
health, safety and welfare and protect the environment by establishing
rules and regulations for clothing bins, donation bins and recycling
bins.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CLOTHING BINS, DONATION BINS and RECYCLING BINS
An attended or unattended receptacle, trailer or container
made of metal, wood, steel or similar material for permanent or temporary
use, designed or intended for the collection of unwanted clothing,
shoes, textiles, books and other similar household items.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
An incorporated political subdivision of a state that is
composed of the citizens of a designated geographic area and which
performs certain state functions on a local level and possesses such
powers as are conferred upon it by the state. For this section, fire
districts are included within this definition.
SITE HOST
The owner or lessee of the property site of a clothing bin,
donation bin or recycling bin within the Town of Thompson.
The front of every clothing bin, donation bin or recycling bin
shall conspicuously display the following:
A. The name, address, and telephone number and the Internet web address
of the owner and operator of the clothing bin, donation bin or recycling
bin.
B. A statement, in at least two-inch typeface, that either reads: "This
collection bin is owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization"
or "This collection bin is owned and operated by a for-profit organization."
C. If the clothing bin, donation bin or recycling bin is owned by a
not-for-profit organization, the front of the collection bin shall
also conspicuously display a statement describing the charitable causes
that will benefit from the donations.
D. If the clothing bin, donation bin or recycling bin is owned by a
for-profit company, the front of the collection bin shall conspicuously
display a statement that reads "[name of company] is a for-profit
company; deposits are not tax-deductible."
E. A clothing bin, donation bin or recycling bin operated by a for-profit
entity on behalf of or in conjunction with a not-for-profit organization
shall have the name, address, telephone number and internet web address
of both entities on the front of the bin.
In the event that any provision of this chapter shall be deemed
illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,
then only that specific provision shall not be enforced, and all other
sections and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.