[Amended 10-26-1988 by L.L. No. 38-1988; 3-20-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991]
It is the goal of the Village of Montebello to reduce the total amount
of solid waste disposed of by the Village. To accomplish this goal, the Village
desires to implement a recycling program mandating the separation of recyclables
from other refuse produced by residential and nonresidential premises. This
program is further designed to protect the health and safety of the residents
of the Village.
[Amended 10-26-1988 by L.L. No. 38-1988; 3-20-1991
by L.L. No. 1-1991]
No person shall place recyclables in the same refuse receptacle or otherwise
mix with other forms of refuse for collection, removal or disposal.
The Mayor or the Village Board, as the case may be, is hereby empowered
to promulgate rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to effectuate
the intent and requirements of this article.
The Police Department of the Town of Ramapo and/or the Building Inspector,
his designees or any Code Inspector of the Village shall have the power, right
and authority to issue an appearance ticket, as the same is defined in Article
150 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of New York, for the violation
of any section of this article.
[Amended 10-26-1988 by L.L. No. 38-1988]
Any person who shall violate this article or who shall knowingly assist
therein shall be subject to the following penalties:
A. Upon the first or second offense, the refuse shall not
be collected.
B. For a third or subsequent offense, the refuse shall not
be collected and the offender shall be subject to a fine of not less than
$50 nor more than $100.
[Added 1-20-1993 by L.L. No. 1-1993]
Rockland County Local Law Number 6 of 1990, as may be amended from time
to time, and the regulations attendant thereto, collectively referred to herein
as the “County Recycling Law,” shall be considered as a part of
this article, and shall supersede and control any provisions or requirements
herein less stringent than, or conflicting with, the County Recycling Law.
The County Recycling Law shall be interpreted as adding to this article. This
article shall not be interpreted or applied in a way subtracting from the
County Recycling Law. All terms, provisions and definitions herein shall also
be understood to include those terms, provisions and definitions contained
within the County Recycling Law, but not contained herein. To the extent of
any conflict the County Recycling Law shall control.