It is the intent of this article to establish a mandatory recycling
program within the Town of Philipstown and to empower the Town Board to adopt
regulations therefor, thereby promoting and protecting the health, safety
and welfare of the residents of the town, conserving energy and natural resources
and protecting the environment.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PERSONS
Includes all individuals, partnerships, corporations, municipalities,
owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, associations and organizations residing
or owning, operating, managing, leasing or occupying any premises, land, residence
or business within the Town of Philipstown.
RECYCLABLES
Solid waste consisting of:
E.
Plastic bottles which are either polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) and/or
high-density polyethylene (HDPE). These normally have a recyclable symbol
on the bottom with Number 1 or 2.
G.
White goods, which are defined as appliances and large solid metal items,
including but not limited to washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves,
water tanks, hotwater heaters, air conditioners, vending machines, copy machines,
axles, transmissions, tire rims, metal tubs and shower stalls.
SOLID WASTE
Includes all garbage, refuse, rubbish and waste.
Any person who violates or neglects to comply with any provision of
this article, or any regulation promulgated hereunder, shall be guilty of
a violation punishable as follows:
A. Conviction of a first offense: up to $100.
B. Conviction of a second offense: up to $250.
C. Conviction of a third or subsequent offense: up to $500
and/or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months.
If any section, paragraph or provision of this article is adjudged to
be invalid, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the section, paragraph
or provision expressly stated in the decision to be invalid, and all other
sections, paragraphs or provisions of this article shall continue to be valid
and fully effective.