For the purpose of this article:
ALUMINUMAluminum foil trays and aluminum foil and aluminum cans used for food and other nonhazardous materials, but excluding aerosol cans and cans that held paint-related products, pesticides, or other toxic or hazardous substances.
BAGSClear, colorless plastic bags designated for refuse, with sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when lifted by top. With a capacity not to exceed 30 gallons and a loaded weight of no more than 50 pounds.
BIMETAL AND TIN CANSTin-coated and steel cans, bimetal cans used for food preparation and other nonhazardous materials, but excluding aerosol cans and cans that held paint, paint-related products, pesticides, or other toxic or hazardous substances.
COLLECTORThe contractor selected by the Village to collect solid waste.
CONTAINER BOARDCorrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping containers and related products.
CONTAINER GLASSIncludes container glass only. "Glass" does not include ceramic cups, dishes, ovenware, plate glass, safety and window glass, heat-resistant glass such as Pyrex, lead-based glass such as crystal, or TV tubes.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARDIncludes corrugated cardboard only, it does not include waxed cardboard or chipboard such as cereal boxes, shoe boxes, and similar materials.
FOAM POLYSTYRENE PACKAGINGPackaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies one of the following criteria:
A. Is designed for serving food or beverages.
Consists of loose particles intended to fill space and cushion a packaged article in a shipping container.
Consists of rigid materials shaped to hold and cushion a packaged article in a shipping container.
GARBAGEAnd includes all waste resulting from the use, preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
HAZARDOUS WASTEAny substance or combination of substances, including any waste of a solid, semisolid, or gaseous form, which may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness or which may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or environment because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics. This term includes, but is not limited to, substances which are toxic, corrosive, flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers or explosives as determined by the Village.
HDPEHigh-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 2.
LDPELow-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 4.
LEAD-ACID BATTERIESAutomotive and related batteries that are comprised of lead plates and an acid electrolyte, the definition does not include nickel cadium batteries, dry cell batteries, flashlight batteries or batteries used in calculators, watches, hearing aides or similar devices.
MAGAZINESMagazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCEA residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer, clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, oven, refrigerator or stove, residential and commercial furnaces, boilers, dehumidifiers and water heaters, and allowing the disposal of microwaves if the capacitor has been removed.
MIXED PAPERSShall include all grades of papers, including white, colored, ledger, shiny, coated, carbonless or NCR papers; envelopes, including windowed, labeled, and kraft; magazines, phone books, computer printout paper, glued pads and tablets, file folders, keypunch cards, Post-it notes, spiral notebooks, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc.; can include paper clips and staples; does not include hand towels or other paper products from restrooms or soiled napkins and paper plates; also does not include carbon paper, cellophane, or any waxed paper.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGA property containing five or more residential units, including those which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPERSShall include newspapers and newspaper advertisements printed on newsprint, but does not include catalogues, magazines, cardboard, or other paper products.
NONRECYCLABLE MATERIALAny material other than a recyclable material and includes garbage, rubbish and other solid waste, including but not limited to ashes, plastic material other than the type included within recyclable materials, ceramics, broken glass of all types, window glass, styrofoam, Pyrex, light bulbs, mirrors, china, waxed paper, waxed cardboard, furniture, carpeting, used clothing and other materials not defined as recyclable materials for purposes of this article.
OFFICE PAPERHigh-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout are examples of office paper generally accepted as high-grade. This term does not include industrial process waste.
PERSONIncludes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, local governmental unit, as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a), Wis. Stats., state agency or authority or federal agency.
PETEPolyethylene terephthalate, labeled by the SPI Code No. 1.
PLASTIC BOTTLESShall includes only plastic bottles clearly marked with the recycling emblem, encircling the No. 1 (PET or PETE) or the No. 2 (HDPE); does not include motor oil bottles, even if they are labeled No. 1 or No. 2.
POSTCONSUMER WASTESolid waste other than solid waste generated in the production of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in § 291.01(7), Wis. Stats., waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in § 289.01(17), Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III)]
Polypropylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 5.
PSPolystyrene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 6.
PVCPolyvinyl chloride, labeled by the SPI Code No. 3.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALIncludes lead-acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil, yard waste, aluminum containers, corrugated paper and other container board, glass containers, magazines, newspapers, office paper, rigid plastic containers including those of PETE and HDPE, steel containers, waste tires and bimetal containers.
RECYCLABLE PLASTIC GENERALLYHigh-density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers and specifically means any plastic containers described as recyclable on the list maintained at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer, which list is incorporated herein by reference and is subject to revision and updating at any time.
SOLID WASTEHas the meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III)]
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(35), Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III)]
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid waste. Treatment includes incineration.
TIN CANSShall include tin-coated metal cans and steel containers.
WASTE OILContaminated petroleum-derived or synthetic oil, including but not limited to motor oil, vehicle lubricants or coolants.
WASTE TIREA tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTELeaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris and brush, including clean woody vegetative material no greater than four inches in diameter or four feet in length and holiday trees. This term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with intact root balls.