[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Littleton 9-25-2000. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
A. These Regulations were adopted pursuant to §
181-1 and §
181-2 of the Code of the Town of Littleton.
[Amended 10-1-2010]
A. These regulations are intended to protect the public health
and general welfare by ensuring proper disposal of acceptable waste
and recyclable materials in a manner consistent with best management
practices. The Town Transfer Station is operated and maintained by
the Town of Littleton for disposal of acceptable waste and recyclable
materials that are generated within the boundaries of the Town of
Littleton. All refuse and other wastes originating outside the Town
boundaries are prohibited. The Transfer Station is a "Pay As You Throw"
facility.
A. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Waste which is defined, characterized or designated as hazardous
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or Massachusetts
State Agency by or pursuant to federal or state law. For purposes
of these regulations, the term "hazardous waste" also includes gasoline,
other automotive fluids, oil-based paint, and related solvents/thinners/pesticides.
These items should be saved for paint collection days or hazardous
waste day.
INELIGIBLE WASTE
Ineligible waste is defined as all hazardous and medical
waste (except waste motor oil and lead/acid automotive batteries).
Ineligible waste shall also include commercial garbage, construction
debris from contracted or commercial work, stones, rocks, pesticides,
and sewage wastes.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Material that has the potential to be recycled and which
is not commingled with solid waste or contaminated by significant
amounts of toxic substances as per 310 CMR 19.0006.
SOLID WASTE
Solid waste consists of all rubbish, garbage or refuse normally
generated, but excluding explosives, and ordnance materials, sludge,
highly flammable substances, cesspool or other human waste, human
or animal remains, and hazardous refuse of any kind, such as cleaning
fluids, crankcase oils, cutting oils, paints, acids, caustics, poisons,
drugs, radioactive materials, fine powdery earth used for filter cleaning
fluid and refuse of similar nature. Any recyclable materials, hazardous
waste and ineligible waste are specifically excluded from solid waste.
A. Use of the Town Transfer Station is limited to the acceptable
solid waste generated from "typical household use" only.
B. Only Town residents, property owners or the Town of Littleton
may deposit Solid Waste in the Town Transfer Station.
C. No person shall deposit in the Town Transfer Station solid
waste that is collected outside the boundaries of the Town.
D. No person shall pick over or remove any item from the Town
Transfer Station except for the designated swap shop area.
E. No person shall deposit material in the Town Transfer Station
except during the hours of operation.
F. Any legally disposed of item or material becomes the property
of the Town Transfer Station.
A. The hours of operation of the Town Transfer Station shall
be posted at the entrance of the Town Transfer Station and made available
at the Board of Selectmen's office.
B. All persons (vehicles) using the Town Transfer Station
must have a valid Transfer Station sticker.
1. Transfer Station stickers shall be displayed in a convenient
visible location solidly affixed to the vehicle transporting solid
waste, typically the front-lower-left (driver's side) portion
of the windshield.
2. A valid vehicle registration must be presented at the
time transfer station stickers are purchased. In cases where a Town
resident use a vehicle owned by a third party, documentation verifying
Town residency shall be presented in addition to a valid vehicle registration.
3. Transfer stickers are available at the Transfer Station
and can be purchased up to 30 minutes before closing.
4. The Board of Selectmen shall consult with, and consider
any recommendations of, the Town Highway Department prior to setting
any Transfer Station sticker rate.
5. Transfer Station stickers shall be made available for
senior citizens of the age of 60 or over at a discounted rate.
6. Transfer Station stickers are valid for one year, the
first day of October until the last day of September of the succeeding
year.
7. Transfer Station stickers are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
8. There shall be a limit of two stickers per household.
9. Any request for using the Transfer Station for purposes
of solicitations must notify the attendants at least one week prior
to the requested date. Under no circumstances shall solicitations
by minors take place without proper adult supervision.
[Amended 10-1-2010]
A. The Town Transfer Station employees shall take all necessary
steps to ensure an effective level of facility operation and service.
B. The Supervisor or his/her designee may, at his/her discretion,
close the Town Transfer Station when there is an equipment problem,
or any other problem that makes transfer of refuse not feasible, or
that may result in a health/safety hazard.
C. All vehicles must stop at the office prior to unloading
fee-able materials.
D. All materials accepted at the Town Transfer Station shall
be placed in only those areas designated by the Supervisor or his/her
designee.
E. In order to determine the acceptability and origin of the
same, all materials being disposed of at the Town Transfer Station
are subject to inspection by the Town Transfer Station employees.
F. All owners, operators, or persons in charge of a vehicle
shall, upon request, submit evidence or answer questions concerning
the origin or nature of the materials being disposed of.
G. Any unacceptable material found in any load intended for
the Town Transfer Station shall result in rejection of the entire
load.
H. The following items are prohibited from disposal into any
refuse container:
1. Any acceptable recyclable materials.
3. Construction debris, other than wood products.
I. Solid waste shall be placed in "fee based" special colored
trash bags only. Other trash bags may be placed inside a fee based
bag for disposal.
[Added 10-1-2010]
J. Fee based trash bags are one time use only. Emptying of
bags and reusing them is not allowed.
[Added 10-1-2010]
K. Fee based trash bags can be purchased at local stores.
(see attached list of stores) (We have not contracted with any stores
at this time, if the PAYT changes are voted a list of stores will
be added at that time).
[Added 10-1-2010]
L. Fee based trash bags cannot be purchased at the Town Transfer
Station.
[Added 10-1-2010]
A. Any Town resident or property owner who wishes to utilize
the Transfer Station for recycling purposes only shall obtain a recycling
permit first.
B. All users are responsible for separating their own recyclable
materials.
[Amended 10-1-2010]
A. The Board of Selectmen or its designee shall enforce these
regulations and may take such action as the Board of Selectmen or
such designee deems necessary to enforce these regulations.
B. If any investigation reveals a violation of these regulations,
the Board of Selectmen or its designee, shall order the person(s)
in violation to cure such violation and to comply with the violated
provisions.
C. These orders shall be in writing and may be delivered in
hand or by mail to the last-known address of the person in violation.
D. Violation of any portion of these regulations may result
in loss of privileges for use of the Transfer Station.
E. The Board of Selectmen or its authorized representative
may suspend or revoke permits or privileges issued hereunder for cause.
The suspension or revocation of privileges shall not entitle the sticker
holder to a refund of any portion of the fee collected for the issuance
of such sticker.
F. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person who violates
any provision of these regulations, or who fails to comply with any
order issued hereunder by the Board of Selectmen for which a penalty
is not otherwise provided in any of the General Laws shall be subject
to a penalty of up to $300. Each day that a violation exists and each
day's failure to comply with an order shall constitute a separate
offense.
G. Any returned checks will be subject to an additional processing
fee.
H. Disposing of solid waste in any trash bag other than inside
of a fee based trash bag will result in an illegal disposal fine of
$10 for each bag/barrel or other receptacle disposed of.
[Added 10-1-2010]
I. If the illegal disposal fine is not paid on the date of
occurrence, the users, Town Transfer Station sticker will become void.
Until such time as the fine is paid in full.
[Added 10-1-2010]
J. No person shall be allowed to dispose of any solid waste
unless they have a valid Town Transfer Station sticker.
[Added 10-1-2010]
A. Any person(s) to whom any order has been served may request
a hearing before the Board of Selectmen by filing with the Board of
Selectmen, within seven days after the day the order was served, a
written petition requesting a hearing on the matter. Upon receipt
of such petition, the Board of Selectmen shall set a time and place
for such hearing and shall inform the person in writing. The hearing
shall be commenced not later than 30 days after the day on which the
order was served. The Board of Selectmen upon application of the person
requesting a hearing, may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable
time beyond such thirty-day period if, in the judgment of the Board
of Selectmen the person has submitted a good and sufficient reason
for such postponement. At the hearing, the petitioner shall be given
an opportunity to be heard and show why the order should be modified
or withdrawn. After the hearing, the Board of Selectmen shall sustain,
modify, or withdraw the order and shall inform the person in writing
of its decision. If the Board of Selectmen sustains or modifies the
original order, it shall be carried out within the time period allotted
in the original order or in the modification.
B. Every notice, order, or other record prepared by the Board
of Selectmen in connection with the hearing shall be entered as a
matter of public record in the office of the Town Clerk or in the
office of the Board of Selectmen.
A. Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Board
of Selectmen may seek relief therefrom within 30 days in any court
of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of this Commonwealth.
[Added 8-24-2009; amended 10-1-2010]
A. Fee schedule calendar is from October 1st thru September
30th of each year.
B. Annual (non senior) sticker: $100.
C. Annual (non senior) second sticker: $50.
D. Annual (senior minimum age 60): $30.
E. Annual (senior minimum age 60) second sticker: $30.
F. Six month sticker Discontinued.
G. Annual Recycling only sticker: $30.
H. One day dump permit (restrictions apply) discontinued.
I. Replacement sticker: $15.
J. Thirty-three Gallon trash bag: $2 each.
K. Fifteen Gallon trash bag: $1 each.
L. Eight and five tenths Gallon trash bag: $0.75 each.
M. Appliances without Freon; dishwashers, stoves, water heaters
and etc.: $12 each.
N. Appliances with Freon; refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners,
dehumidifiers and etc.: $22 each.
O. Microwave ovens: $12 each.
Q. Propane tanks (empty): $14 each.
R. Tires (up to pick up truck size only): $5 each.
S. Bulky furniture; couches, stuffed chairs, mattresses and
etc.: $15 each.
T. Large metal items: $22 each.
U. Wood/building debris (excludes asphalt shingles, drywall
and insulation) Full size pick up truck load: $55.
V. Brush/logs (full size pick up truck load): $35.