For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
ASHES
Residue from the burning of solid fuel, and including soot.
BULK REFUSE
Fixtures, furniture, screens, storm windows, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, and other waste of a similar nature and kind, not including, however, tree stumps, old and discarded automobiles or major parts thereof, building materials, dirt, stones and rocks, hazardous materials, and any other items the aggregate weight of which exceeds 100 pounds.
[Amended 2-19-2020 by Ord. No. 3779; 11-10-2021 by Ord. No. 3876]
CONTAINER
A watertight metal or plastic waste can with a tight-fitting cover, a plastic disposal bag of no less than three mills thickness, suitably tied, a kraft paper disposable bag of 100 pounds wet strength or any other receptacle as may be approved from time to time by the rules and regulations promulgated under this article.
CURBSIDE
The area within three feet of the existing curbline of a public street abutting the premises to be served.
GARBAGE
Any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter resulting from the use, storage or consumption of food.
HAZARDOUS COLLECTION CONDITIONS
Weather or environmental conditions along the collection route, including premises served by the Village of Ridgewood Division of Solid Waste Control, that can result in injury to Village employees. The Village Manager, Director of Operations, Supervisor of Operations, Supervisor of Sanitation, or the Director of Public Works or their designees shall make the determination if and when hazardous collection conditions exist and collection efforts shall be suspended.
[Added 2-19-2014 by Ord. No. 3404]
PRIVATE CONTRACTOR
Any person engaged in the business of waste collection and disposal.
RUBBISH
Wastepaper, cans, bottles, crockery, glass, glassware, rags, cartons, boxes, crates and any other ordinary waste, excluding recyclables.
[Amended 10-13-1992 by Ord. No. 2375]
WASTE
All refuse, and shall also include but not be limited to garbage, ashes, yard waste, bulk refuse, rubbish, litter and dead animals, excluding, however, organic human waste or parts and recyclables.
[Amended 10-13-1992 by Ord. No. 2375]
YARD WASTES
Lawn and garden refuse, grass and hedge clippings, weeds and shrubbery resulting from normal maintenance of lawns, gardens and grounds.
[Amended 9-13-1988 by Ord. No. 2178; 10-13-1992 by Ord. No. 2375; 2-19-2020 by Ord. No. 3780]
A. 
Garbage and rubbish shall be stored in and collected from watertight metal or plastic waste cans not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight.
B. 
Yard waste shall be stored in and collected from watertight metal or plastic waste cans not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight or in biodegradable paper bags of a minimum of 100 pounds wet strength, suitably sealed, which shall be collected with the contents thereof.
C. 
Loose bulk refuse shall be placed out in disposal containers. The containers shall be suitable so that materials will not spill or overflow in the course of pickup.
D. 
It shall be unlawful for any residential or commercial property owner, occupant or lessee to permit open or overflowing waste disposal bins on his or her property.
E. 
Carpet shall be cut into four-foot lengths, rolled, and securely taped or tied into bundles of 12 inches or less in height.
F. 
All mattresses, regardless of fabrication or size, must be contained in plastic mattress disposal bags prior to curbside set out.
G. 
Bulk refuse shall be limited in quantity to seven items maximum. When an item has been dismantled for pickup it still counts as one item. When loose materials are placed in disposable containers for pickup (such as bags), each disposable container counts as one item. Bulk refuse items should be separated from ferrous and nonferrous metals, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, microwaves, tires, and lead-acid batteries, which are all recycled and not included in the item count.
[Added 11-10-2021 by Ord. No. 3877]
[Amended 11-10-1987 by Ord. No. 2119; 2-19-2014 by Ord. No. 3404]
A. 
The Village of Ridgewood Division of Solid Waste Control shall collect solid waste from designated premises in the Village. The Village Manager is authorized and empowered to adopt rules and regulations from time to time in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare governing collection procedures and the manner, time and location of the placement for collection. Any such rule or regulation shall become effective after publication once in a newspaper circulating in the Village, and all rules and regulations shall be kept in the office of the Village Clerk for examination by the public during regular business hours.
B. 
In the event hazardous collection conditions exist along a collection route, as determined by the Village Manager, Director of Operations, Supervisor of Operations, Supervisor of Sanitation, or the Director of Public Works, or their designees, the Village shall suspend collection of solid waste and recyclables on all or part of that route until such time the hazardous collection conditions have been fully ameliorated so as to not cause injury to Village employees.
C. 
Collection routes that have all or part of their service suspended due to hazardous collection conditions shall have those materials picked up on the next scheduled collection date.
D. 
In the event unfavorable collection conditions exist along a collection route, as determined by the Village Manager, Director of Operations, Supervisor of Operations, Supervisor of Sanitation, or the Director of Public Works, or their designees, the Village may require residents to bring garbage and rubbish containers to the end of their driveways, until such time that such unfavorable collection conditions have been fully ameliorated.
[Added 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 3906]
[Added 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 3906]
Garbage and rubbish containers shall not be placed at the curb prior to 5:00 p.m. on the night before scheduled collection or after 6:00 a.m. on the date of scheduled collection. By 11:59 p.m. on the day of collection, all containers must be removed from the curbside.
A. 
Any person engaged as a private waste collection contractor in the Village shall, prior to commencing service, file a statement with the Village Clerk setting forth his name and address and telephone number of his office for transaction of business, together with the serial number and dates of expiration of all licenses, permits, certificates of authority or public convenience and registration approvals as may be required by law.
B. 
No private contractor shall render any service in the Village unless all equipment to be used for collection shall be equipped with covered watertight metal bodies constructed in a manner so as to eliminate spillage and unnecessary noise; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to any vehicle engaged exclusively in the collection of corrugated or waste paper.