[Amended 7-25-1996 by Ch. No. 2420]
A local composting program with the mandatory
separation of certain leaf and yard waste material from the garbage
or trash by the residents of the City of Pawtucket and the collection
of these yard waste materials is in effect in the City of Pawtucket.
The collection of the separated compostable leaf and yard waste material
shall be made periodically under schedules promulgated by the Director
of Public Works.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
BARRELS
Clean refuse containers weighing no more than 55 pounds filled.
[Amended 7-25-1996 by Ch. No. 2420]
CELLULOSE NET SHEETING
One hundred percent biodegradable mesh sheeting made from
cellulose yarn with built-in drawstring. Also referred to herein as
"bio-sheet."
COMPOSTING
A process of accelerated biodegradation and stabilization
of organic material under controlled conditions.
LEAVES
Seasonal depositions by deciduous and coniferous trees, shrubs
and brush.
PAPER LEAF BAGS
A paper sack of up to thirty-gallon capacity and meeting
specifications set by the Public Works Department.
RESIDENTS
Anyone residing in the City of Pawtucket who generates solid
waste at a location for which the City accepts responsibility for
disposal.
YARD WASTE
Grass clippings, weeds and hedge clippings.
The City of Pawtucket hereby implements a mandatory
leaf and yard waste source separation program for the purpose of composting
in accordance with the commitment by the City of Pawtucket to resource
recovery.
In the event that a resident fails to comply with any requirement of §
347-32 herein, the Director of Public Works or the Superintendent of Sanitation shall refuse to collect the leaf and yard waste material, and the resident shall immediately remove from the curb all leaf and yard waste material until the next scheduled pickup.