[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
Dumpsters and portable storage containing devices ("PODS®") defined for purposes of this Part as temporary,
portable storage containers, bins, trailers or devices dropped off
on or near a parcel of property, pursuant to a contract, agreement
or lease, between a property owner or property resident, with a person
or entity that provides such portable storage and/or disposal devices,
for the purpose of temporarily storing personal property, disposing
of remodeling or construction material, or to temporarily store or
dispose of other types of waste or debris, are hereby regulated by
the Borough of Rankin as follows.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
1.
Off-Street. Dumpsters or PODs® shall
be placed on the property being serviced and not on the street or
alley way, including, but not limited to the area of streets or alley
ways in front of or otherwise adjacent to the property for which the
dumpster or POD has been contracted for or leased. No dumpster or
POD shall be located within 10 feet of an abutting building. Where
compliance with this provision is not possible by virtue of the proximity
of the buildings to one another, or where other compelling reasons
(example: narrowness of street prevents delivery of dumpster onto
property), temporary on street placement is permitted subject to the
requirements below.
2.
On-Street. If permitted and the construction dumpster or POD is placed
on the public street or alley, the dumpster shall be directly in front
of the property address utilizing the dumpster. Additionally, a dumpster
or POD placed in the street shall:
A.
Not be more than 18 inches from the curb;
B.
Not obstruct driveways of abutting properties;
C.
Be protected at both ends by a barricade, which after sunset, shall
have a flashing yellow light attached to it; or
D.
Have a reflector or reflective area of not less than 36 square inches
at each end;
E.
May not be utilized where the remaining usable width of the roadway
does not allow for the safe passage of motor vehicles around it as
determined by the Borough's Code Enforcement Officer, Chief of
Police or Borough Engineer.
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1.
A dumpster or POD placed on a public street may not remain for longer
than 21 days at any one time and, absent an emergency condition, not
more than on three separate occasions in one twelve-month period.
2.
A dumpster or POD placed off street may remain for 30 days, and,
absent an emergency condition, not more than on three separate occasions
in one twelve-month period.
3.
When the need for the dumpster or POD is the result of an emergency
condition at the property to be served (example: water or fire damage;
storm damage) then in such instance the dumpster may remain for the
length of time necessary to remove the debris as determined by the
Code Enforcement Officer. In such instances, the use of the dumpster
is not counted towards the limit of three times per twelve-month period.
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1.
The following requirements shall be maintained while the dumpster
or POD is on or at the site:
A.
The area around the dumpster or POD shall be kept free of debris
and litter;
B.
Any dumpster or POD into which animal or vegetable waste or material
has been dumped or deposited shall be removed or emptied within 24
hours; and
C.
Any dumpster or POD producing or causing noxious, foul or offensive
odors shall be immediately removed or cleaned to eliminate the odor.
D.
A full dumpster or POD shall be removed from the property within
two business days.
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A dumpster or POD shall only be used to contain and remove debris
and material generated at the location where the dumpster is placed.
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The name and telephone number of the owner of the dumpster or
POD and/or the company that is responsible for the dumpster or POD
shall be displayed in a weather proof manner on the dumpster or POD.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
A permit shall be required for any construction dumpster or
POD used in the Borough of Rankin. The permit shall be obtained from
the Rankin Code Enforcement Office and must be displayed on the dumpster
or POD in a weather proof fashion or front window of residence or
establishment.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
The permit fee for the placement of dumpsters or PODs® in the Borough of Rankin shall be set by the
Rankin Borough Council, by resolution, and will be set forth on the
Borough of Rankin's Schedule of Fees, as amended from time to
time by resolution, a copy of which can be obtained from the Rankin
Borough Secretary.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
Any dumpster or POD not in compliance with this Part is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the Borough
at the owner's or responsible person's expense. Abatement
shall, at the Borough's option, include the removal and/or the
emptying of the dumpster; or the removal of the POD.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
1.
Violations of any provision of this Part shall be punishable by a
fine in an amount of not more than $300 for each day violation is
in effect.
2.
In addition, a person found guilty of a violation of this Part shall
be ordered to abate the problem and pay the cost incurred by the Borough
if the Borough abated the problem. The Borough also reserves the right
and is hereby empowered to file a lien against the real property in
connection with which the dumpster or POD is being utilized, for the
costs incurred by the Borough to remove and store or dispose of the
dumpster or POD, plus 10% of said costs, pursuant to Pennsylvania
Borough Code, Section 1202(4), in the manner provided by law for the
collection of municipal claims. The Borough may additionally pursue
such other method(s) for obtaining relief provided by law and/or in
equity.
[Ord. No. 549, 11/10/2020]
This Part does not apply to dumpsters or waste disposal receptacles that are separately regulated by Chapter 20 of the Borough of Rankin Code of Ordinances pertaining to the Borough's storage, collection and removal of solid waste program and does not amend, repeal or replace any part of Chapter 20.
