[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of West Hartford 9-28-1976. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 1-27-1981; 12-16-1986; 12-18-1990]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any person who holds himself or herself out for hire to collect
solid waste from residential, business, commercial or other establishments.
Premises used for wholesale or retail trade, schools, hotels,
motels, nonprofit organizations and fraternal organizations.
Real property and any incidents thereto and interest therein
defined as a "Condominium" in C.G.S. § 47-68a or defined
as a "Common Interest Community" in C.G.S. § 47-202.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
The Department of Public Works of the Town of West Hartford
acting through its Director or its designee.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
A premises used for the manufacture or assembly of a product.
As defined in Section 22a-241b-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies.
Any items designated by the Department of Environmental Protection
pursuant to the C.G.S. § 22a-241.
Real estate containing one or more dwelling units but shall
not include hospitals, motels or hotels.
[Added 1-27-1981; amended 12-18-1990]
B.
These licenses and registrations shall be valid for
one calendar year and shall expire on the last day of February in
each year; however, the Department may issue a temporary license,
which shall be valid for one week only from the date of issue.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Sec. 7-13 of the 1972
Code, entitled "Receptacles required," which immediately followed
this section, was repealed 1-27-1981.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Sec. 7-12 of the 1972
Code, entitled "License to engage in business: required, compliance
with rules and regulations," which immediately preceded this section,
was repealed 1-27-1981.
The Department shall issue regulations concerning
the collection of bulk refuse not placed in approved containers.
No hazardous refuse will be collected by or
disposed of by the Department. It shall be the responsibility of the
generator of such waste to provide for the disposal of same in accordance
with applicable state regulations.
[Amended 1-27-1981; 12-18-1990; 9-13-2016]
Residential property with fewer than four dwelling
units and condominiums shall be provided once-a-week collection on
a schedule to be determined by the Department. The Director of Public
Works may determine the means and methods by which collection will
be provided to condominiums by the Town and may revise the same from
time to time. [1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Sec. 7-17 of the 1972
Code, entitled "Commercial and industrial collection," amended 6-26-1979
as "Private schools, churches and synagogues," and which immediately
followed this section, and former Sec. 7-18 of the 1972 Code, entitled
"Fees and charges," as amended, were repealed 1-27-1981.
[Added 1-27-1981]
The Council, by resolution, may establish fees
for:
[Amended 11-13-1979; 1-27-1981; 12-16-1986; 5-10-2005]
The Director of the Department of Public Works
shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations concerning
the separation, collection, removal, storage, hauling, licensing and
disposition of refuse, garbage, trash, commercial and industrial waste
and all salvageable material.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Sec. 7-20 of the 1972
Code (originally adopted by the Town as Sec. 7-22), entitled "Collection
of fees, charges," which immediately followed this section, was repealed
6-26-1979.
[Amended 6-28-1994; 5-10-2005]
No salvage operations by private operators will
be permitted from refuse material placed at the curb for collection
by the Department of Public Works.
[Amended 1-27-1981; 12-16-1986; 5-10-2005]
It shall be the duty of the Director of Public
Works or designee to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any
rules or regulations promulgated under this chapter in conjunction
with any other appropriate department heads.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 94-10, Disposal area designated,
added 6-11-1985, was repealed 10-9-2012, effective 11-19-2012.
[Added 10-27-1987]
No refuse shall be collected from any premises
in the Town of West Hartford from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
[Added 12-18-1990]
Effective on and after January 1, 1991:
A.
All properties, other than residential property as defined in § 94-1 of this chapter, shall provide for the separation of designated recyclable materials from solid waste pursuant to C.G.S. § 22a-241.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
B.
Any owner or tenant of a property, other than residential property as defined in § 94-1 of this chapter, who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to civil penalties as follows:
(1)
A written warning on the first violation.
(2)
A civil penalty of no less than $100 for the second
violation within a twelve-month period.
(3)
A civil penalty of no less than $200 for the third
violation within a twelve-month period.
(4)
A civil penalty of no less than $500 for the fourth
violation within a twelve-month period.
[Added 12-18-1990]
A.
In conformance with C.G.S. § 22a-241b and
regulations to be promulgated by the Director of Public Works, each
person who generates solid waste from a residential property shall
separate recyclable materials from solid waste.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
B.
Recyclable materials from residential properties with
fewer than four dwelling units shall become the property of the Town
of West Hartford when placed at the curb for collection. It shall
be a violation of this chapter for any person not authorized by the
Town of West Hartford to collect or pick up or cause to be collected
or picked up any recyclable material placed at the curb from residential
properties with fewer than four dwelling units.
C.
Any resident may donate or sell recyclable materials
to any person, partnership, club, association or corporation, whether
operating for profit or nonprofit, but such recyclable materials shall
not be collected at the curb.
D.
Any person who violates any provisions of this section
of this chapter or regulations promulgated shall be subject to refusal
of refuse collection and civil penalties as follows:
(1)
A written warning on the first violation.
(2)
A civil penalty of no less than $50 for the second
violation within a twelve-month period.
(3)
A civil penalty of no less than $100 for the third
violation within a twelve-month period.
(4)
A civil penalty of no less than $200 for the fourth
and subsequent violations within a twelve-month period.
[Added 12-18-1990]
A.
In accordance with C.G.S. § 22a-220c, collectors
shall assist the Town of West Hartford in identifying persons responsible
for creating loads containing significant quantities of recyclable
materials mixed with solid waste.
[Amended 6-28-1994]
B.
Upon the Town's request, collectors shall issue warning
notices to individuals believed to be in violation of the separation
requirements pursuant to C.G.S. § 22a-220c and promptly
notify the Director of Public Works or a designee of the alleged violation.
[Amended 6-28-1994; 5-10-2005]
C.
Any collector who knowingly mixes other solid waste
with items designated for recycling or violates provision of this
chapter shall be subject to civil penalties pursuant to C.G.S. § 22a-220a.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
