As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
GARBAGE
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
RECYCLE/RECYCLING
The process of separating approved waste materials for collection
and conversion into reusable materials to reduce waste products in
the landfill.
RUBBISH
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage;
the term shall include paper rags, cartons, boxes, wood, rubber, leather,
tree branches, tin cans, metals, plastic, glass, crockery, dust, and
other similar materials.
Private individuals or firms engaged in the business of recycling
collection in the Town of Denton or who may use the streets of Denton
for the transport of these materials shall be subject to all federal,
state, or local laws, ordinances, codes, or regulations applicable
to the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, including air
and noise pollution. All recycling collection vehicles shall be maintained
watertight and litter-free.
All recycling must be stored and offered for collection in the
provided container unless exempted herein. The regulations are as
follows:
A. Residents should rinse and clean any soiled materials before placing
them in the provided recycling container.
B. Only items listed on the container labels will be collected. Cardboard
should be flattened and bundled and may be left next to the recycling
container. Cardboard should not be left out during or when rain is
expected. No household waste or packing materials will be collected.
C. All receptacles shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
They shall not be set out for collection containing free liquids or
rainwater. They shall be kept free of offensive odors resulting from
the lack of cleanliness.
D. Recycling receptacles and/or containers shall be placed at the curb
or roadside or alley by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection
but shall not be so placed prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before collection,
and empty receptacles/containers shall be removed from the curb, roadside
or alley by 11:00 p.m. of the day of collection. Receptacles/containers
shall not be kept at the curb or roadside between scheduled collections,
and they shall be stored on the premises at such locations to be unseen
from the public streets or roads or from the front yards of immediate
neighboring property.
E. All owners and tenants of structures containing not more than 10
residential dwelling units within the Town shall be required to comply
with the fees established by the Denton Town Council for recycling.