[Adopted 2-10-1997 by Ord. No. 96-002 (Ch. 23 of the 1997 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CURBSIDE SERVICE
Collection of garbage and trash from in front of the house,
and in no case from the rear lot of the property.
GARBAGE
Fruit, animal and vegetable food wastes collected in normal
household usage.
RUBBISH
All solid wastes other than garbage, offal and ashes from
homes; further classified as combustible (mostly paper, wood and cloth)
and noncombustible (metals, glass and crockery).
TRASH
Includes rubbish and ashes. "Trash" does not include leaves
in quantity, large tree limbs; rocks, dirt and building materials
in quantity; or large bulky items, such as old refrigerators, washing
machines, water heaters, bed springs, mattresses, sofas, etc.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
collect, purchase or accept or to offer to collect, purchase or accept,
within the corporate limits of the Town, any garbage, waste, scrap,
trash or recyclable materials of any kind or description, except where
a permit from the Mayor and Town Council has first been had and obtained,
authorizing such collection, purchase or acceptance.
Commercial receptacles shall be maintained in a manner to prevent
rodent access and harborage, in sanitary and structurally sound condition,
secured in a manner so as to prevent the scattering or discharge of
any contained refuse material.
[Amended 5-11-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-O-009]
Violations of this article are municipal infractions, subject
to a fine of $50 for each offense. Each day a violation continues
shall constitute a separate offense.