[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 1]
This Part 3 shall be known as the "Refuse Storage, Collection and Disposal Ordinance."
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 2]
No person, association, firm or corporation shall keep or suffer to remain upon his or her premises, or any private property, any garbage, offal, carcass, putrid matter or other offensive or unwholesome matter, or cast the same upon any lot or piece of ground within the Borough of Watsontown, or upon the shores or margin of any street or body of water, or into any sewer inlet or upon any sidewalk or street in the said Borough. Nor may any person, firm or corporation use or permit to be used, any spot or place within the Borough as a public or private dump for garbage refuse or rubbish.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 3; as amended by Ord. 1991-1, 7/1/1991, § 1]
1. 
As used in this Part 3, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ASHES
The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke, or other combustible material.
DISPOSAL
Includes the storage, collection, disposal, or handling of refuse.
GARBAGE
All animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or consumption of foods.
PERSON
Any natural person, association, partnership, firm or corporation.
REFUSE
All solid waste except body wastes, and shall include garbage, ashes, rubbish, household goods, bedding, furniture, appliances, rugs, etc.
RESIDENCE
Consists of one or more rooms where one or more persons eat, sleep, or inhabit.
RUBBISH
Glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood, or nonputrescible solid wastes.
2. 
The singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 4; as amended by Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988; and by Ord. 1991-1, 7/1/1991, § 3]
1. 
Preparation of Refuse.
A. 
All refuse shall be drained free of excess liquids before disposal.
B. 
Garbage shall be wrapped in paper or similar material.
2. 
Refuse Containers.
A. 
Refuse containers shall include any containers as approved by the Borough for the collection of refuse.
B. 
Residential refuse containers shall be galvanized cans, having close fitting lids and handles to facilitate collection and having a capacity of not less than 10 gallons nor more than 20 gallons.
C. 
It shall be unlawful to permit the accumulation or residue of liquids, solids or a combination of such materials on the bottom or sides of containers, it being the intention of this provision that the interior of containers shall be kept clean through thorough rinsing and draining as often as necessary by the owner of the container.
3. 
Storage of Refuse.
A. 
Each householder, commercial establishment, or person having refuse shall provide himself with approved refuse containers and shall place and keep all refuse therein; as provided in this Part 3 relating to handling of rubbish.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to place refuse in any street, sidewalk, alley, stream, body of water or any public place, or upon private property, whether owned or not, unless such refuse is placed in an approved container, as provided in § 20-304, Subsection 2, of this Part 3. All refuse shall be placed in containers.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 5; as amended by Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1. 
Place of Collection. Refuse receptacles shall be placed for collection at ground level on the property, not within the right-of-way of a street or alley, and accessible to the side of the street or alley from which collection is made. Receptacles may be placed for collection at other than ground level when approved by the collector and an additional payment for extra service is agreed upon by both parties.
2. 
Frequency of Collection. Refuse shall be collected twice weekly. Hotels, restaurants, institutions, and commercial establishments may be required to have more frequent collection, if determined by governing body to be essential to protect the public health.
3. 
Hours of Collection. The Borough Council shall have the right to regulate the hours of collection as they deem advisable.
4. 
Licensing of Collectors.
A. 
No person who charges for their collection service shall collect, haul, or convey any refuse through or upon any of the streets or alleys of the Borough of Watsontown or dispose of the same in any manner or place without obtaining a license from the governing body of said Borough.
B. 
The fee for such license shall be as established from time to time by the Borough Council per annum, and all licenses shall be issued for the calendar year, or such portion thereof. There shall be no reduction in the fee for a license issued after the beginning of any calendar year.
C. 
Every person who shall apply for a license under this section shall state the type of refuse to be collected and the manner of collection.
D. 
No license shall be granted if the method of collection shall not conform to the requirements of this Part 3.
E. 
No licensed collector shall make any change in the method of refuse collection or type of equipment to be used by him without first receiving the approval of the governing body or an authorized agent.
F. 
It shall be unlawful for any unlicensed collector to collect or remove refuse from a household, institution, or commercial establishment.
5. 
Collection Vehicles.
A. 
All vehicles used for collection of garbage shall be equipped with closed bodies and shall have enclosed cargo space.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to collect, haul, transport, or convey garbage in open, unenclosed vehicles. Any garbage collector must have a proper conveyance in which such refuse can be conveyed in a manner as not to be a source of annoyance or to create unpleasant odors and so as not to leak, drip or be scattered upon any of the streets or alleys of the Borough.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 6]
1. 
Limitation on Quantity.
A. 
It is the intent of this Part 3 that the reasonable accumulation of refuse of each family for the collection period will be collected for the standard charge. The collector may refuse to collect unreasonable amount or may make an additional charge for such amounts. The standard charge covers the removal of refuse not to exceed two twenty gallon containers each week.
2. 
Contagious Disease Refuse.
A. 
The removal of wearing apparel, bedding or other refuse from homes or other places where highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed should be performed under the supervision and direction of the Health Officer. Such refuse should not be placed in containers for regular collections.
3. 
Inflammable or Explosive Refuse. Highly inflammable or explosive materials shall not be placed in containers for regular collection but shall be disposed of by the owner or possessor thereof.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 7]
The Borough Council of Watsontown shall have the power to promulgate and adopt, from time to time, rules and regulations implementing, but not in contradiction of, the provisions of this Part 3, and to establish fees for refuse collection.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 8]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Watsontown shall have the power to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more licensed refuse collectors for the collection of refuse within the Borough limits, at such rates of compensation and under such terms and conditions as shall be mutually acceptable to the contracting parties.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 9]
The collection and disposal of refuse in the Borough of Watsontown shall be under the supervision of the Borough Manager who shall be charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this Part 3 and such regulations as shall be promulgated and adopted by the Borough Council as herein provided.
[Ord. 1960-3, 11/18/1960, § 12; as amended by Ord. 1988-1, 8/1/1988]
Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, or employee, violating or assisting in the violation of any of the provisions of this Part 3 or of any regulations made by Council under the provisions hereof shall upon conviction thereof, pay a fine of not less than $5 or more than $600 and in default of the payment of such fine and costs of prosecution, shall be imprisoned in the County Jail for period of not more than 30 days. After notice, each day's neglect to comply with the provisions of this Part 3 or any such regulation shall be deemed a separate offense and be subject in all respects to the same penalty as the first offense, and separate proceedings may be instituted and separate penalties imposed for each day's offense after the first conviction.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also § 20-311, Trash Dumpsters, Subsection 5, which contains penalty provisions for that section.
[Added by Ord. 2008-01, 1/7/2008]
1. 
Definitions. As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
TRASH DUMPSTER
Any container used to store solid waste and debris on a property during special circumstances such as renovation, construction, cleaning, moving or any similar activity. Trash dumpster does not include the standard twenty-gallon container that is utilized for refuse pickup.
2. 
Use in Residential District. A trash dumpster may be utilized within a residential district upon the following terms and conditions:
A. 
The property owner must obtain a permit from the Borough of Watsontown prior to the placement of the trash dumpster on the property.
B. 
Only one trash dumpster shall be allowed on any property at any time.
C. 
A trash dumpster must be removed by the expiration of the permit.
D. 
A trash dumpster may not interfere with the line of sight at any traffic intersection, including streets and alleys.
E. 
A trash dumpster may not be located on or overhanging any public sidewalk.
F. 
A trash dumpster may not interfere with any pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
G. 
A trash dumpster may not be located on any public street or alley without the prior written consent from the Watsontown Police Department or the Codes Officer.
3. 
Use in Nonresidential Districts. A trash dumpster may be utilized in a nonresidential district upon the following terms and conditions:
A. 
The property owner must obtain a permit from the Borough of Watsontown prior to the placement of the trash dumpster on the property.
B. 
A trash dumpster must have a lid that can be completely closed. The only exception to this requirement is if the dumpster is being utilized solely for construction debris purposes.
C. 
A trash dumpster must be emptied at least once every 30 days or when it becomes full.
D. 
A trash dumpster may not interfere with the line of sight at any traffic intersection, including streets and alleys.
E. 
A trash dumpster may not be located on or overhang any public sidewalk.
F. 
A trash dumpster may not interfere with any pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
G. 
A trash dumpster may not be located on any public street or alley without the prior written consent from the Watsontown Police Department or the Codes Officer.
4. 
Permit. A property owner must obtain a permit from the Borough prior to the placement of a trash dumpster on any property. The cost of the permit shall be $5. The permit shall entitle the property owner to place a trash dumpster on the property for up to 30 days. The permit shall automatically expire 30 days from the day it is approved. A property owner may apply for an additional permit to keep the trash dumpster on the property for an additional 30 days. An additional permit shall be permitted in a residential district upon a showing of good cause. An additional trash dumpster shall be permitted in a nonresidential district unless it is shown that the trash dumpster is not being maintained in accordance with the ordinances of the Borough of Watsontown. The granting of an additional permit for a trash dumpster, in either a residential or nonresidential district, is conditioned upon the trash dumpster being emptied on the final day of the prior permit.
5. 
Penalty for Violation. Any property owner or other person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of an offense; and for each such offense, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and costs of prosecution; and in default of payment of fine and costs, to undergo imprisonment for not more than 30 days. Each violation of this section shall be considered a separate offense. Each day of the violation is deemed a separate offense.