[Adopted 8-20-1979 (Ch.
16, Art. II, of the 2007 Code)]
[Amended 11-2-1992]
The following rules and regulations are hereby established for
the use of the demolition debris site for refuse disposal, to be known
as "Rocky Hill."
[Amended 4-1-1991; 11-2-1992]
A.
The demolition debris site shall be under the direction and supervision
of the Director of Public Services, who may establish such further
rules and regulations governing the collection of garbage and rubbish
not inconsistent with the provisions of this article as he deems necessary.
B.
The attendants at the demolition debris site shall designate the
areas for deposit of refuse and may prohibit the deposit of refuse
which does not conform to the requirements of this article. They shall
be subject to the direction of the Director of Public Services. The
attendants shall be sworn in as constables for the purpose of enforcing
the provisions of this article.
[Amended 11-2-1992]
A.
The Methodist Road site, Rocky Hill Park, shall be open to the public
on those hours specified by the Mayor and as posted on the premises
at his direction. Rocky Hill may be closed temporarily by the Mayor
or in his absence the Director of Public Services because of adverse
weather or emergency conditions.
B.
Rocky Hill shall be closed on the following holidays: New Year's
Day, Martin Luther King Jr., Day, Washington's Birthday, Patriots'
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving
Day, Veterans' Day, and Christmas, and any other holiday declared
by the Mayor.
C.
The depositing of refuse at the demolition debris site shall be limited
to the hours of operation during which hours an attendant shall be
present. When there is no attendant in charge, the area shall be closed
with a locked chain or gate.
[Amended 11-2-1992]
A.
The following items shall be separated and deposited in the appropriate
area by the user before or upon entering the disposal area:
(1)
Landfill material/demolition debris. Cement, bricks, rocks, dirt,
shingles, mattresses, couches, stuffed furniture, carpet, underlayment,
Sheetrock®, plaster, stumps, unburnable
wood as determined by attendant, toilets, sinks, sawdust, wood chips,
and televisions.
(2)
Burnable material. All wood, brush, etc., with the exception of wood
larger than three inches in diameter or wood as determined by the
attendant as unburnable.
(3)
Metals. All metals and objects of large bulk and heavy items, such
as stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.
(4)
Tires. Automobile tires and truck tires (no loader tires).
B.
The following items will not be accepted at the Rocky Hill site:
(1)
Cardboard, paper, plastic, and household trash, i.e., garbage and
items acceptable at curbside pickup.
(2)
Dead animals or animal manure of any kind.
(3)
Contents of cesspools or septic tanks.
(4)
Explosives or other volatile materials or any chemical or waste found
hazardous by any federal or state agencies.
(5)
Hot coals or ashes.
(6)
Motor vehicle, trailer and construction equipment bodies.
(7)
Any material which the attendant, because of character or quality,
considers hazardous or detrimental to the efficient and sanitary operation
of the area.
(8)
Any refuse or material collected from premises outside of the City.
C.
Fill materials will be accepted at the demolition debris site in
any quantity not inconsistent with these rules and regulations without
payment of any fee, provided there is a current need for same as determined
by the Director of Public Services or his designated representative.
If no need exists or loads are mixed and contain refuse as well as
acceptable fill, such material shall be classified as refuse and accepted
in accordance with the schedule of fees.
[Amended 9-24-1979; 7-6-1982; 4-16-1984; 2-3-1986; 3-6-1989; 4-1-1991; 4-16-1991; 11-2-1992; 11-25-2002]
A.
Residential permits. The City Clerk shall issue, upon receipt of the annual fee set forth in Chapter A400, Master Fee Schedule, a permit for admittance to the demolition debris site to City residents. These permits shall be valid only for that vehicle, the registration numbers of which are listed on the permit, and shall be affixed to and displayed on that vehicle. No vehicle failing to display a permit shall be admitted to the demolition debris site. These permits shall be color-coded so as to be easily identifiable.
B.
Per-load fees for commercial operators. The fees set forth in Chapter A400, Master Fee Schedule, shall be charged for per-load commercial use of the demolition debris site. Payment shall be made with coupons purchased in advance from the City Clerk, except that persons who deposit three or more loads per week may make arrangements to pay on a monthly basis. Failure to make required payments within 30 days from the date of billing will result in the suspension of all permits issued to that person until such bill is paid in full. The Director of Public Services shall be furnished with a monthly report on all accounts. No cash will be accepted by the attendants at the demolition debris site. The attendant shall determine whether the vehicle entering the demolition debris site contains a full or partial load, and the fees will be adjusted accordingly.
C.
Revocation.
(1)
Residential permits shall be revoked when the holder thereof ceases
to be a City resident.
(2)
The Director of Public Services may suspend or revoke the permit
of any person found violating any of the provisions of this article
after notice to that person and an opportunity to rebut the evidence
of such violation.
(3)
Any person whose permit has been suspended or revoked by the Director
of Public Services may, within 30 days of the notice of said action,
appeal, in writing, to the municipal officers, who may after public
hearing affirm, reverse or modify the action of the Director.
[Amended 11-2-1992]
All refuse must be fastened, secured, confined, covered or loaded
on transporting vehicles to prevent any portion thereof from falling
to the ground prior to it being deposited where designated by the
attendant at the demolition debris site.
[Amended 11-2-1992]
The burning of refuse or kindling of any fires in the demolition
debris site is prohibited, except in designated areas.
[Amended 11-2-1992]
No pets or children under the age of 12 years shall go upon
or be permitted within the demolition debris site except while in
the confines of a motor vehicle.
