As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
APPROVED CONTAINER
A watertight container constructed of galvanized metal or unbreakable
plastic which can withstand typical cold weather temperature (-20 F.) without
becoming brittle and which can stand up to normal use. A container shall not
exceed 20 gallons in capacity nor shall it weigh more than 30 pounds full,
and it shall be equipped with a tight-fitting cover and have two substantial
handles or bails for easy dumping. Plastic bags having at least a two-ply
or 1.3 mil thickness may be used if they are securely tied at the top and
are free from tears. Cardboard boxes may be used for trash and must be substantial
enough to prevent breakage or spillage and shall not be larger than two feet
in any dimension nor weight more than 30 pounds. Each such cardboard container
shall be securely tied on all sides.
[Amended 1-4-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
GARBAGE
Every waste accumulation of meat, vegetable or similar organic matter
that attends the preparation, use, cooking or storage of meat, fish, fowl,
fruit or vegetable and also includes tin cans, glass, paper cartons or other
cartons that have contained food materials.
OWNERSHIP
All garbage and trash set out for collection shall be vested in the
Village once it is placed in or on the solid waste material collection trucks.
All such material is declared to be public property.
TRASH
Includes discarded paper, rubber (excluding tires), cloth and leather
as well as inorganic waste, such as glass, porcelain, tin cans or other similar
matter, grass clippings, leaves and brush.
UNCOLLECTIBLE MATERIALS
Includes all other rubbish not included within the definitions of
"garbage," "trash" or solid waste material," including but not limited to
ashes, rocks, concrete bricks and similar solid materials, lumber, plaster,
earth, roofing or any large chunks of materials weighing over 30 pounds, such
as automobile frames or parts thereof. Also excluded are furniture, appliances
and flammable or explosive substances, paint, thinners, solvents, pesticides,
acids and similar substances and refillable-type gas cylinders.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit solid waste materials
or uncollectible materials within the public litter receptacles maintained
by the Village of Elmira Heights.
[Amended 11-6-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997]
Open burning shall be unlawful within the Village of Elmira Heights,
New York, located within the County of Chemung.
A. No open burning of garbage, rubbish or any other organic
refuse generated by land clearing, construction or recreation shall be allowed
without proper permit.
B. No creating an unsafe fire or allowing a fire to spread
and the resultant smoke interfere with others shall be allowed.
C. No discarding of flaming or glowing objects near combustible
materials shall be allowed.
D. Cooking fires will be allowed in approved outdoor cooking
appliances only.
E. Bonfires are not allowed unless proper New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation permits are obtained. (The resultant
smoke shall not interfere with others.)
(1) Permitted fires are to be attended at all times with
appropriate fire extinguishing equipment readily.
(2) The Elmira Heights Fire Department and Code Enforcement
officials shall be notified whenever outdoor burning is being conducted.
It shall be unlawful to place, deposit, leave or dump any solid waste
materials or uncollectible material of any kind on any premises in the Village
without the consent of the owner or tenant in possession thereof. For the
purpose of this section, vehicles or parts of vehicles not in condition for
normal use shall be considered as junk or uncollectible materials.
The Village or its agents shall not pick up materials placed for collection
in violation of any of the terms of this article. Each collection crew shall
carry a supply of printed cards listing the most common reasons for refusing
to collect refuse. There shall be a space for a checkmark next to the statement
which explains the reason for their refusal to collect the material involved
and they shall give the card to the resident or occupant of the premises.
If no person can be found at the premises, the crew will leave the card on
the container or the material which were not removed.
Any part of the operation of the Village solid waste disposal may be
done by contract with any enterprise offering the type of service required.
This includes but is not limited to maintenance of vehicles and equipment,
operation of an incinerator, collection of solid waste materials along routes
or any other component of solid waste collection and disposal service of the
Village. No such contract will be entered into without the approval of the
Village Board of Trustees.