[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of Town of Wescott 9-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-06. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the proper collection
and disposal of domestic refuse/solid waste, and to promote recycling
and resource recovery through the administration of an effective and
efficient refuse collection and recycling program as provided in §§ 287.09
and 287.11 Wis. Stats. This chapter supersedes all conflicting and
contradictory waste management and recycling regulations previously
enacted by the Town of Wescott, including, but not limited to: Ordinance
No. 83-1, adopted 5-17-1983; Ordinance No. 91-5, adopted 5-13-1997;
Ordinance No. 91-5A, adopted 8-21-1991; Ordinance No. 93-10, adopted
12-14-1993; Ordinance No. 2001-1, adopted 5-7-2001; Ordinance No.
2002-8, adopted 5-14-2002; Ordinance No. 2016-02, adopted 8-11-2016.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings given in this section, except where the context
clearly indicates a different meaning:
Discarded articles of such size as are not normally collected
with domestic wastes, such as but not limited to appliances, windows
and doors, but customarily considered normal household waste.
As designated by this chapter and receiving service from
the Town or its contractors, are those businesses customarily dealing
directly with the public at the business site for sales at retail
prices, and are not industrial or manufacturing entities, or by providing
a legitimate business service.
Substantial wastes resulting from building construction,
repair, alteration or demolition, and including but not limited to
concrete, asphalt, stone, siding, roofing supplies, brick, or dirt.
Garbage, refuse, ashes, but not including yard waste, bulky
waste, construction and demolition waste, and not including commercial,
agricultural, or industrial waste. Domestic waste is intended to include
only garbage, refuse, and small amounts of construction and demolition
materials normally generated by a household including furniture and
small appliances.
Dumping or disposal includes, but is not limited to, unloading,
throwing away, discarding, emptying, abandoning, discharging, burning,
or burying waste, garbage, refuse or sludge on, into or under any
property or lands, whether publicly or privately owned, within the
Town of Wescott.
Putrescible (capable of becoming putrid by rotting) animal
and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking,
storage and consumption of food.
All materials designated by the Town for inclusion in its
recycling program, as dictated by the corresponding resolution.
Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible
and noncombustible waste, such as but not limited to paper, cardboard,
cans, bottles, glass, plastic, metals, rubber, wood, cloth, litter,
yard waste and brush.
Sewage treatment residue in any form whatsoever, whether
solid, semisolid or liquid, which has been processed or treated in
any way, form or manner.
Garbage, rubbish, and all other discarded or salvageable
solid materials, including solid waste materials resulting from commercial,
agricultural operations and from domestic use and public service activities.
Concentrations of solid wastes such as pesticides, acids,
car batteries, oil paints, solvents, caustics, pathological wastes,
radioactive materials, flammable or explosive materials and similar
chemicals and harmful wastes which require special handling and disposal
to protect and conserve the environment.
Grass clippings, leaves, garden debris, and brush, but not
including stumps or tree limbs over two inches in diameter.
A.
The owner or occupant of any premises shall be responsible for the
sanitary storage of all solid waste and yard waste generated on those
premises.
C.
Toxic or hazardous wastes shall be stored in safe locations and in
separate, closed containers in accordance with applicable state and
federal regulations. Said containers shall be identified in accordance
with state and federal labeling requirements.
D.
Nuisance abatement. Where a nuisance is found to exist due to insufficient containers, the nuisance shall be abated pursuant to Chapter 250 of this Code.
E.
Enclosures. Premises other than single-family may be required by
the Town Board to construct an enclosure to visually and physically
screen their solid waste storage area where said area can be seen
from a single-family premises or public property.
Domestic refuse/solid waste shall be collected by the Town from
all single-family homes and multifamily dwellings with up to four
units (collectively "dwellings") on a weekly basis, provided such
waste is properly handled, prepared, contained, stored and located
in conformance with this chapter.
A.
All containers for the storage and collection of waste shall be maintained
as to prevent the creation of a nuisance to public health and safety.
All domestic refuse/solid waste must be placed in the container with
the lid closed. Domestic refuse/solid waste cannot be bagged in black
or nontransparent bags. Between collection days, containers must be
stored with the lid closed inside a garage or behind the front of
the dwelling being served.
B.
Containers for domestic refuse will be provided and owned by the
Town of Wescott.
C.
Up to one additional domestic refuse container may be purchased from
the Town of Wescott for weekly collection for a fee. The fee shall
be in an amount as set from time to time by resolution of the Town
Board; fees shall be paid to the Town of Wescott.
D.
The following waste is prohibited: liquid waste; building demolition
materials; bulky waste, including articles of such a size and/or weight
as to make collection impractical; recycling materials mixed with
other refuse; yard waste; asbestos; tires; used motor oil; medical
waste; batteries; stone and concrete; animal carcasses; or any hazardous
waste.
Domestic recyclable waste shall be collected on a weekly basis
in conformance with this chapter.
A.
All containers for the storage and collection of recyclable materials
shall be maintained as to prevent the creation of a nuisance to public
health and safety. All recyclable waste must remain unbagged and fit
in the container with the lid closed. Between collection days, containers
must be stored with the lid closed inside a garage or behind the front
of the dwelling being served.
B.
Containers for recycled materials shall be provided and owned by
the Town of Wescott.
C.
Up to one additional domestic recyclable waste container may be purchased
for a fee. The fee shall be in an amount as set from time to time
by resolution of the Town Board; fees shall be paid to the Town of
Wescott.
D.
Recycling materials may be mixed together, but no cardboard segments
shall exceed three feet in length.
Business/commercial refuse/solid waste/commercial recycling
shall be collected by private contract with the owner, in a manner
and frequency as needed to protect public safety, health and welfare.
Collection service for domestic refuse/waste/recycling is mandatory
for every habitable single-family home and multifamily dwelling with
four or less units in the Town of Wescott regardless of occupancy
status.
A fine may be imposed for the replacement of lost, stolen, damaged
or destroyed containers at the Town's sole discretion and may
be imposed as a special charge against the property being served.
The fine shall be in an amount as set from time to time by resolution
of the Town Board; fines shall be paid to the Town of Wescott.
All containers for collection service of domestic refuse/waste/recycling
must be placed at the end of the driveway of the respective dwelling
being served. The container must be unobstructed and placed on a flat
surface that is at least four feet away from any other object, snow
pile or low-hanging wire. The lid to the container must be closed
and face the road. Placement shall occur no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
the evening before collection is scheduled and no later than 7:00
a.m. of the date of collection. In between collection days, containers
must be stored inside a garage or behind the front of the dwelling
being served. Storage must take place no more than 24 hours after
pickup.
The Town of Wescott may, in its sole discretion, refuse to accept
domestic waste and/or domestic recyclable waste that has not been
maintained, stored or set out for collection as required by this chapter
or in a way that contravenes the public safety, health and welfare.
Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction,
be subject to the forfeiture amount in the Fine and Forfeiture Schedule
of the Town of Wescott that shall be as set from time to time by resolution
by the Town of Wescott. Each violation and each day a violation continues
or occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
In the event any portion of this chapter is found unlawful or
unconstitutional, the remaining portions shall remain in full force
and effect.
This chapter shall become effective on September 11, 2020.
