[Code 1993, § 11.19(10)]
(a) 
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BIMETAL CONTAINER
A container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum.
CONTAINER BOARD
Corrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping containers and related products.
FOAM POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING
Packaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies one of the following criteria:
(1) 
Is designed for serving food or beverages.
(2) 
Consists of loose particles intended to fill space and cushion the packaged article in a shipping container.
(3) 
Consists of rigid materials shaped to hold and cushion the packaged article in a shipping container.
HDPE
High density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI code no. 2.
LDPE
Low density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI code no. 4.
MAGAZINES
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator or stove.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A property containing five or more residential units, including units which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPER
A newspaper and other materials printed on newsprint.
NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES
Commercial, retail, industrial, institutional and governmental facilities and properties. Such terms do not include multiple-family dwellings.
OFFICE PAPER
High grade printing and writing paper from offices in nonresidential facilities and properties. Printed white ledgers and computer printouts are examples of office paper generally accepted as high grade. Such term does not include industrial process waste.
OTHER RESINS and MULTIPLE RESINS
Plastic resins labeled by the SPI code no. 7.
PERSON
Includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, business entity, association, local governmental unit, state agency or authority, or federal agency.
PETE
Polyethylene terephthalate, labeled by the SPI code no. 1.
PLASTIC CONTAINER
An individual, separate, rigid plastic bottle, can, jar or carton, except a blister pack, that is originally used to contain a product that is the subject of a retail sale.
POST-CONSUMER WASTE
Solid waste, other than solid waste generated in the production of goods, hazardous waste, as defined Wis. Stats. § 291.07(7), waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap automobiles or high volume industrial waste, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 289.01(17).
PP
Polypropylene, labeled by the SPI code no. 5.
PS
Polystyrene, labeled by the SPI code no. 6.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride, labeled by the SPI code no. 3.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Includes lead acid batteries; major appliances; waste oils; yard wastes; aluminum containers; corrugated papers or other container boards; foam polystyrene packaging; glass containers; magazines; newspapers; office papers; rigid plastic containers, including those made of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and other resins or multiple resins; steel containers; waste tires; and bimetal containers.
SOLID WASTE
Has the meaning specified in statute.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY
Has the meaning specified in Wis. Stats. § 209.01.
SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid waste. The term "treatment" includes incineration.
WASTE TIRE
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris and brush, including stumps, roots or shrubs with intact root balls.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(2)]
The purpose of this article is to promote recycling, composting and resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling program, as provided in Wis. Stats. § 287.116 and Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 544.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(4)]
It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing rule, regulation, ordinance or permit previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this article shall apply.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(5)]
In its interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by statute. Where any terms or requirements of this article may be inconsistent or conflicting, the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where a provision of this article is required by statute, or by a standard in Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 544, and where the article provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light of the statute and the Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 544 standards in effect on the date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this article.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(8)]
The provisions of this article shall be administered by the Village Board and its duly designated agents.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(19)]
(a) 
For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this article, any authorized officer, employee or representative of the solid waste contractor for the Village and/or the Police Department may inspect recyclable materials separated for recycling, post-consumer waste intended for disposal, recycling collection sites and facilities, collection vehicles, collection areas of multiple-family dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties, and any records relating to recycling activities, which shall be kept confidential, when necessary, to protect proprietary information. No person may refuse access to any authorized officer, employee or authorized representative of the solid waste contractor and/or the Police Department who requests access for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper or interfere with such an inspection.
(b) 
Any person who violates a provision of this article may be issued a citation by the Police Department. The issuance of a citation shall not preclude proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter shall not preclude the issuance of a citation under this subsection.
(c) 
Penalties for violations of this article may be assessed as follows:
(1) 
Any person who violates § 66-86 may be required to forfeit $50 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation and not more than $2,000 for a third or subsequent violation.
(2) 
Any person who violates a provision of this article, except § 66-86, may be required to forfeit not less than $10, nor more than $1,000 for each violation.
[Code 1993, § 11.21]
(a) 
Permission required. No person, unless granted permission by the Village allowing for the collection and removal of recyclable materials, shall collect or remove any recyclable material which has been deposited or placed by any person adjoining such premises for collection and disposal.
(b) 
Exception. For the purposes of this section, the term "recyclable material" shall not include the usual household appliances which may be deposited for collection and disposal.
(c) 
Enforcement. The duly authorized police officers of the Police Department shall exclusively enforce the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section.
(d) 
Violations; penalties.
(1) 
First offense. Any person who shall violate the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $25, nor more than $100, together with the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until such forfeiture and costs are paid, but not exceeding three days.
(2) 
Second offense. Any person found guilty of violating Subsection (a) of this section, who has previously been convicted of a violation of such subsection within one year, shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $50, nor more than $500 for each such offense, together with the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until such forfeiture and costs are paid, but not exceeding six days.
(3) 
Third offense. Any person found guilty of violating Subsection (a) of this section, who has previously been convicted of a violation of such subsection two times within one year, shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $100, nor more than $500 for such third offense, together with the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until such forfeiture and costs are paid, but not exceeding nine days.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(11), (12)]
(a) 
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties shall separate the following materials from post-consumer waste:
(1) 
Lead-acid batteries.
(2) 
Major appliances.
(3) 
Waste oil.
(4) 
Yard waste.
(5) 
Aluminum containers.
(6) 
Bimetal containers.
(7) 
Corrugated paper or other container board.
(8) 
Foam polystyrene packaging.
(9) 
Glass containers.
(10) 
Magazines.
(11) 
Newspaper.
(12) 
Office paper.
(13) 
Rigid plastic containers of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and other resins or multiple resins.
(14) 
Steel containers.
(15) 
Waste tires.
(b) 
The separation requirements of Subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the following:
(1) 
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties that send their post-consumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources (DNR) that recovers the materials specified in Subsection (a) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
(2) 
Solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel at a facility, if less than 30% of the heat input to the facility is derived from the solid waste burned as supplemental fuel.
(3) 
A recyclable material for which a variance has been granted by the DNR under Wis. Stats. § 287.11(2m) or Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 544.14.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(13)]
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with § 66-80(a) shall be clean and kept free of contaminants, such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable materials, including, but not limited to, household hazardous waste, medical waste and agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from wind, rain and other inclement weather conditions.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(14)]
(a) 
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties shall manage lead-acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil and yard waste as follows:
(1) 
Lead-acid batteries shall be brought to the Village recycling center or taken to a licensed vendor of the resident's choice.
(2) 
Major appliances shall be handled at the Village recycling center and then removed by a licensed vendor, or the resident may take such appliances to a licensed vendor of his choice.
(3) 
Waste oil shall be handled at the Village recycling center and then removed by a licensed vendor, or the resident may take such waste oil to a licensed vendor of his choice.
(4) 
Yard waste shall be taken to the Village compost site or other appropriate yard waste management unit.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(15)]
(a) 
Except as otherwise directed by Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 544, occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of the separated materials specified in § 66-80(a)(5) – (15):
(1) 
Aluminum containers shall be cleaned and brought to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
(2) 
Bimetal containers shall be cleaned, ends cut and brought to the Village recycling center or taken to another licensed vendor.
(3) 
Corrugated paper or other containerboard shall be clean and flattened, and brought to the Village recycling center or taken to another licensed vendor.
(4) 
Foam polystyrene packaging shall be cleaned and brought to the Village recycling center or taken to another licensed vendor.
(5) 
Glass containers shall be cleaned, caps removed and taken to the Village recycling center or an appropriate licensed vendor.
(6) 
Magazines shall be taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
(7) 
Newspapers shall be put into brown paper bags and taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
(8) 
Office paper shall be taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
(9) 
Rigid plastic containers shall be prepared and collected as follows:
a. 
Plastic containers made of PETE, including no. 1 liquor and soda containers, shall be cleaned, caps removed and taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
b. 
Plastic containers made of HDPE, including no. 2 milk and shampoo containers, shall be cleaned, caps removed and taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
c. 
Plastic containers made of PVC, including yogurt, cottage cheese, etc., shall be temporarily allowed in the landfill.
d. 
Plastic containers made of LDPE, including no. 4 containers, shall be temporarily allowed in the landfill.
e. 
Plastic containers made of PP, including no. 5 containers, shall be temporarily allowed in the landfill.
f. 
Plastic containers made of PS, including no. 6 containers, and all foam polystyrene packaging shall be cleaned and taken to the Village recycling center or other licensed vendor.
g. 
Plastic containers made of other resins or multiple resins, including no. 7 containers, shall be temporarily disposed of by residents in the landfill.
(10) 
Steel containers shall be cleaned, ends removed and taken to the Village recycling center or a licensed vendor.
(11) 
Waste tires shall be disposed of by residents at an approved facility other than the Village recycling center.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(16)]
(a) 
Owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 66-80(a)(5) – (15):
(1) 
Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials.
(2) 
Notify tenants about the established recycling program, in writing, at the time of renting or leasing the dwelling and at least semiannually thereafter.
(3) 
Provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid waste by the tenants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling facility.
(4) 
Notify tenants of reasons to reduce and recycle solid waste, which materials are collected, how to prepare the materials in order to meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, locations and hours of operation, and a contact person or company, including the name, address and telephone number of such person or company.
(b) 
The requirements specified in Subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings, if the post-consumer waste generated within the dwelling is treated at a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources (DNR) that recovers for recycling the materials specified in § 66-80(a)(5) – (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
[Code 1993, § 11.19(17)]
(a) 
Owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 66-80(a)(5) – (15):
(1) 
Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials.
(2) 
Notify all users, tenants and occupants of the properties, in writing, at least semiannually, of the established recycling program.
(3) 
Provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid waste by the users, tenants and occupants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling facility.
(4) 
Notify the users, tenants and occupants of the reasons to reduce and recycle, which materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, locations and hours of operation, and a contact person or company, including the name, address and telephone number of such person or company.
(b) 
The requirements specified in Subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties, if the post-consumer waste generated within the facility or property is treated at a processing facility licensed by the state department of natural resources (DNR) that recovers for recycling the materials specified in § 66-80(a)(5) – (15) from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
[Added 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 19-2021]
(a) 
Beginning on the 2021 real estate tax bill payable in 2022, all household units shall be charged a recycling fee.
(b) 
A household unit shall be defined as a single-family residence, apartments up to four units, and condominium units. A single-family residence shall be counted as one household unit. A two-family dwelling shall be counted as two household units and so on.
(c) 
Each household unit shall be charged $19.62, which represents 50% of the Village's contractual unit charge of $39.24 for recycling services annually.
(d) 
The recycling fee shall be added to applicable real estate tax bills.