As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
BULK WASTE
Large household items, such as furniture, mattresses, major appliances, scrap metal items and carpets. Bulk waste shall not include items that are prohibited under §
71-5.3
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
Any nonresidential establishment, any multifamily dwelling
with four or more units or any mixed-use establishment.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Remains of major remodeling, construction, reconstruction,
repair and demolition operations on houses, apartments, pavements
and other structures, such as excavated earth, stones, concrete, bricks,
plaster, roofing, sheathing, lumber and insulation, as well as rubble
from the installation of plumbing, heating and electrical systems.
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
Solid waste originating in and around residential premises,
including all residential users and such multiple residential, mixed
residential and/or commercial users as may elect and be approved by
the Department of Public Works Superintendent to receive solid waste
collection services.
UNIT
Each unit shall be equal to one ninety-six-gallon container
of garbage.
Single- and two-family
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1 unit per dwelling unit
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Multifamily (3+ units)
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0.5 unit per dwelling unit
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Commercial
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As determined by the Superintendent
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Property owners may request additional units by filing a form
promulgated by the Village Clerk.
Any person, firm or corporation found to be violating any provision
of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $250
for the first offense or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15
days, or both; not more than $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding
15 days, or both for the second offense within 18 months; not more
than $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days or both
for the third offense within 18 months. Each day on which any violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense.