All solid waste originating within the limits of the
Town of Old Saybrook shall be collected, transported, and disposed of either
by the Town or by refuse collectors licensed jointly by the Town and the Authority
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No other person or business
entity shall collect, transport, or dispose of solid waste, with the exception
that individual generators of solid waste and owners of property upon which
solid waste has accumulated may collect, transport and dispose of such waste
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter or such regulations as the
Director may from time to time adopt.
No solid waste collected from outside the boundaries
of the Town of Old Saybrook shall be disposed of under a license or registration
issued pursuant to this chapter.
No person may enter the Old Saybrook transfer station
unless he or she is a resident of Old Saybrook, a licensed refuse collector,
or has permission from the Director.
No person shall remove recyclable materials, including
but not limited to scrap metal, newspapers, unbroken glass, bottles, cans,
tires, and other collectibles, from the designated disposal site without authorization
from the Director.
Once recyclable materials are placed at curbside or other
designated areas, it shall be a violation of this chapter for any person or
entity, other than those authorized under this chapter, to collect or remove
recyclable materials from said area.
At the option of the Director, one who violates Subsection A or B of this section may be required to make restitution to the Town of Old Saybrook for any materials illegally removed.
Nothing in this chapter shall limit the right of anyone
to dispose of his or her own recyclables in any other lawful manner, provided
that such materials have not been set out on the curb or placed in any designated
collection or disposal site.
The owner of each premises in which solid waste is generated
and accumulated shall provide suitable receptacles or containers for storing
solid waste until it is collected or removed. Solid waste containers shall
be maintained in good and sound condition. They shall be equipped with securely
fitting covers and shall be replaced when no longer in a good and sound condition.
Containers for reyclables shall be clearly marked with the name of the material
they are intended to hold and shall be located as required by a plan approved
by the Director.
Containers for commercial solid waste. The standard container
for commercial solid waste shall be a watertight, vermin proof, galvanized
or plastic receptacle of not less than 20 nor more that 30 gallons capacity
and with a tight lid.
Grass cuttings from lawns will be collected if they are
placed at curbside in a closed waterproof plastic or paper bag of less the
30 gallons capacity. Leaves will be collected if they are separated from all
other waste including twigs, branches and grass clippings and placed at curbside,
in a separate closed waterproof plastic or paper bag of less than 30 gallons
capacity.
Refuse collectors are required to remove dry leaves,
twigs, brush and grass clippings that are not bagged and placed at curbside
in cases where the collector and the occupant can agree to an appropriate
price for such service and the occupant ensures a safe and clear passage to
the location of such refuse.
No person, firm or corporation shall store or accumulate
solid waste in any location in the Town of Old Saybrook, unless it is stored
in approved solid waste containers, except in cases where the Director has
issued an exemption from these rules.
Any accumulation of solid waste that is not stored as
set forth above is deemed a nuisance and is prohibited. In such cases, the
Director may notify the owner of such premises, or any other party responsible
for the prohibited accumulation. Failure to remove such accumulation within
10 days of notification is a violation of this chapter.
Littering. Solid waste shall not be cast, placed or deposited
in such manner that it may be carried or deposited by the elements upon any
public place or upon the property of another person.[1]
Hazardous waste. It is unlawful to place hazardous waste
or similar dangerous substance into any solid waste or recyclables container
or to submit such substance to the transfer station or the Mid-Connecticut
System.
Bulky waste and scrap metal must be separated from solid
waste by both residential and commercial generators, and shall be delivered
to a specified location, at such time as the Director may designate.