As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BULK REFUSE CONTAINER
Any container used for the collection and/or disposal of
solid waste which is designed or intended to be transported from the
premises where it is used by mechanical means with its contents to
the dump site, or to be emptied by mechanical means upon the premises
where it is used into a waste transport vehicle. Without limitation,
it includes dumpster-type containers which are commonly used in multifamily
residential, commercial, industrial and public locations.
TRAFFIC WAY
The entire width between the property lines of any road,
street, way, alley, bridge or other similar structure not privately
owned or controlled, when any part thereof is open to the public for
vehicular traffic, which is the responsibility of the Borough or other
similar public entity to maintain over which the Borough has legislative
jurisdiction under police powers.
It is unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly or
recklessly handle, scavenge from, disturb or remove any contents of
any bin, bag or other container that is in place for collection of
garbage or recyclable materials at the designated location for pickup
by the Borough or any other entity for collection service.
The Borough of Summit Hill reserves the right to request the
removal of a bulk refuse container if:
A. Construction materials impede or block a pedestrian walkway and/or
public traffic way.
B. Street cleaning is scheduled.
C. Project site (around bulk refuse container area) is not cleaned daily.
D. Bulk refuse container is full of construction debris and not emptied
in a timely fashion as deemed acceptable by the Code Officer.
E. A weather warning is in effect.
This article shall be effective upon passage, and approved in
a manner prescribed by law.